# Sprout vs Focus One

The clearest difference is rating: Focus One at 5.0 against Sprout's 4.3. Focus One also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Sprout's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sprout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Focus One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus One holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sprout has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Sprout's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus One's.

Sprout ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sprout | Focus One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-smart-adhd-task-app/id6754895173/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-one-adhd-ai-planner/id6756778795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JONATHAN DOUGLAS LAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850818875) | [Jan Broberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862738148) |

## What reviewers say

### Sprout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-smart-adhd-task-app/id6754895173)

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage tasks and reduce overwhelm using AI, gamification, and a virtual pet. It offers features like flexible streaks, gentle reminders, and AI-powered task breakdown to support executive dysfunction.

**Highlights:** AI-powered task management, Virtual pet companion that grows, Flexible streaks with 'Free Days', Gentle reminders and calming themes, AI Brain Dump for scattered thoughts, Goal setting and progress tracking, Focus Timer and breathing exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sprout Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Sprout Premium Annual 7-Day Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Sprout Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### Focus One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-one-adhd-ai-planner/id6756778795)

This planner is designed for individuals who struggle with task initiation due to ADHD. It presents tasks one at a time, offers AI-powered prioritization, and includes features to break down overwhelming tasks without guilt.

**Highlights:** One task at a time display, AI task prioritization, Guilt-free 'Too Hard Right Now' button, Executive dysfunction-friendly task breakdown, ADHD-friendly focus timer with resets

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sprout free?

Sprout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus One free?

Focus One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sprout or Focus One?

Focus One is rated higher. Sprout averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Focus One averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sprout or Focus One have ads?

Neither Sprout nor Focus One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sprout or Focus One?

Sprout ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus One every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sprout was updated on November 6, 2026 and Focus One on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*