Comparison

Set vs Calendar & Focus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Set

Features
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ONE-TAP RESCHEDULE Running late? One tap, and your schedule rebuilds itself. - Tap Reschedule and everything reflows instantly - Drag to reorder; times update live - No manual math, no mental load Life doesn't go according to plan. Your task manager shouldn't punish you for it. --- NEW: SCAN TASKS FROM IMAGE (PRO) Photograph any list (handwritten notes, whiteboards, screenshots) and Set turns it into scheduled tasks. - Reads durations, dates, and planner layouts like "10.15 - Jogging" - On-device Apple Intelligence, with smart parsing on every device - Review and edit everything before it's added --- NEW: APP BLOCKER (PRO, iPhone & iPad) Block distracting apps with Screen Time. - Shield chosen apps or categories while your task timer runs - Or "Until Today is clear," where finishing your plan unlocks your phone - Breaks are never blocked --- BEAT TIME BLINDNESS Set calculates exactly when each task starts and ends. - Know your real end-of-day time - Plan evenings without guilt - Perfect for ADHD: no more "Wait, it's already 8 PM?!" --- WEEK STRIP & BROWSE - Swipe down to reveal the week strip, then plan and schedule tasks for any day - Drag tasks onto date pills to reschedule instantly - Browse project tasks with filters for priority, due date, and duration --- CALENDAR & REMINDERS SYNC (PRO) Your real schedule, built into your day. - Import Calendar events as locked tasks in Today - Pull from multiple Reminders lists with notes and due times - Unlocked tasks flow around fixed events automatically --- TASK CARDS Everything in one place. - Edit all details directly within the card - Lock start times to keep tasks fixed during recalculations - Type "45m", "tomorrow", "at 2pm", or "Feb 14" to auto-set duration, date, or start time --- FLEXIBLE TIMER - Continuous timer, not rigid Pomodoro blocks - Overtime counting goes negative to recreate deadline pressure - Check off subtasks from the Timer page - White noise, ambient sounds, Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Live Activities --- SUBTASKS, TEMPLATES & NOTES (PRO) - Break tasks into subtasks: swipe, tap, drag to manage - Save and reuse task templates for recurring workflows - Rich notes with Markdown formatting - NEW: AI rewriting cleans up formatting or turns notes into clear steps --- REPEATING TASKS & DUE DATES - Daily, weekly, or custom repeat schedules (PRO) - Track streaks and completion history (PRO) - Due dates auto-surface tasks in Today --- STATS & ACHIEVEMENTS (PRO) Turn focus into dopamine. - Detailed charts and productivity breakdowns - 24 unlockable achievements --- WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Dynamic Island timer - Floating mini timer and menu bar timer on Mac --- PROJECTS & STAGES - Projects → Stages → Tasks hierarchy with progress bars - Drag tasks between stages freely - Quick-capture Inbox - Export Today, projects, or Inbox as styled PDFs --- CUSTOMISATION (PRO) - Custom themes, accent colours, and completed icon (tick or slash) - Ambient sounds, sound effects, and notification styles - Light / Dark / Black modes --- MORE - Undo & Redo across the whole app (⌘Z) - Keyboard shortcuts and right-click context menus - Scheduled breaks, priority colours, drag-drop everywhere --- FREE vs PRO Free: 8 Today tasks, 3 projects, full timer, widgets, iCloud Sync, export to PDF. Pro: Unlimited everything, Scan Tasks from Image, App Blocker, Calendar & Reminders Sync, AI notes, subtasks, templates, repeating tasks, stats, themes, sounds, and more. --- WHO IT'S FOR - People with ADHD or time blindness - Anyone whose day never goes to plan - Creators, freelancers, and students who need flexible structure --- WHAT MAKES SET DIFFERENT? Most task apps make you manually adjust times when life happens. Set does it for you, in one drag or one tap. Tasks are scheduled sequentially, so everything flows naturally. It's task management that thinks the way you do.

About

Calendar & Focus

This app integrates task management with your calendar, allowing you to drag and drop tasks directly onto your schedule. It syncs with Google and Apple calendars, offering a unified workspace to plan your day efficiently without switching between multiple tools.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop task scheduling
  • Two-way Google/Apple Calendar sync
  • Task and subtask management
  • Project organization
  • Customizable interface
  • Fast, gesture-based interactions
Features
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PLAN YOUR TASKS WHERE YOUR TIME ACTUALLY LIVES Most productivity apps force you to choose between a task list and a calendar. You capture tasks in one place, schedule them somewhere else, and spend your day constantly switching between tools. Modo brings tasks and calendar together in a single workspace. A resizable calendar lives at the top. Your tasks stay below. When you're ready to plan your day, simply drag a task onto your calendar and instantly turn it into a scheduled event. No copy-pasting. No duplicate planning. No switching between apps. Whether you're managing work projects, planning your weekly schedule, keeping up with classes and homework, building habits, or staying on top of appointments, Modo keeps everything in one clear plan. WHY PEOPLE USE MODO • Plan your day faster • Turn tasks into calendar events instantly • Stay focused on your priorities • Keep tasks and schedule in one place • Build a realistic plan you can actually follow • Reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue ONE PLAN FOR WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE Plan the things that compete for your time in one place. • Work shifts and project tasks • Classes, homework, and study sessions • Events, appointments, and personal routines • Your own calendar and shared calendars DRAG-AND-DROP SCHEDULING Scheduling should be simple. Drag any task directly onto your calendar to create a time block in seconds. Move plans around as priorities change and keep your schedule flexible throughout the day. • Drag tasks onto your calendar • Create time blocks instantly • Reschedule with simple gestures • Keep tasks and events connected GOOGLE & APPLE CALENDAR SYNC Modo works with the calendars you already use. Connect Google Calendar or Apple Calendar to see your own and shared calendars alongside your tasks. Everything stays in sync as your plans change. • Two-way Google Calendar sync • Two-way Apple Calendar sync • Real-time updates • Automatic event import • Recurring events • Custom reminders • Google Meet support • Participants and locations TASKS BUILT FOR REAL PLANNING Tasks are more than simple checklists. Every task can include subtasks, a scheduled date and time, estimated duration, priority status, and project assignment. • Subtasks • Due dates and scheduled times • Estimated duration • Priority stars • Project organization PROJECTS THAT MATCH HOW YOU THINK Capture ideas quickly and organize them later. Modo includes two smart default projects: Inbox — for collecting tasks and ideas quickly. Today — for everything scheduled or due today. You can also create your own projects, customize colors, choose sorting options, and organize them however you like. DESIGNED FOR SPEED Modo is built around gestures and fast interactions. Less tapping. Less friction. More planning. • Drag to schedule • Swipe to organize • Fast navigation • Clean and focused interface STOP MANAGING TASKS AND CALENDARS SEPARATELY Download Modo and plan your day the way it actually works. Terms of Use: https://modoplanner.com//terms

Screenshots

Set4 screens
Calendar & Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Set at every 10 days against Calendar & Focus's every 4 weeks. Set also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Set sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Calendar & Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Set ships an update every 10 days, Calendar & Focus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Set versus Calendar & Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetCalendar & Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB105 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMATTHEW PETER DICKERSONRuslan Trischenkov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Set

Subscriptions2
  • Set Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Set Pro Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Set Pro Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

Calendar & Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Modo Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Modo Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Set free?
Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calendar & Focus free?
Calendar & Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Set or Calendar & Focus have ads?
Neither Set nor Calendar & Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Set or Calendar & Focus?
Set ships an update every 10 days, and Calendar & Focus every 4 weeks. Most recently, Set was updated on September 12, 2026 and Calendar & Focus on September 23, 2026.

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