Comparison

Do First vs Focus:Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Do First

This task manager helps you prioritize your to-do list using the Eisenhower Matrix. Organize tasks by urgency and importance, and separate work and personal life. Data syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix prioritization
  • Work/Self spaces
  • Fast task capture
  • iCloud sync with Mac
  • Light and Dark Mode
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Do First is an iOS task manager built around the Eisenhower Matrix, the 4-quadrant method for sorting tasks by urgency and importance. If you are looking for a simple priority matrix or a clearer way to plan your day, Do First helps you stay focused on what truly matters. Capture tasks quickly on iPhone, organize them in a clean 4-quadrant view, and keep work and life separated with Work / Self spaces. If you also use Do First on Mac, your data stays in sync through iCloud. Key features: - 4-quadrant overview: sort tasks by urgency and importance at a glance - Work / Self spaces: keep work and life neatly separated - Fast task capture and organization: add tasks quickly and move them into the right quadrant - iCloud sync with Mac: keep your priorities aligned across devices - Light and Dark Mode support: follows your system appearance Privacy: Do First collects no data. Your tasks stay on your device and in iCloud. Put the important first. Download Do First and plan your priorities with clarity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus:Focus Timer

Features
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【Focus Tomato】is a minimalist, immersive focus timer designed for a distraction-free experience. It combines ambient soundscapes, productivity insights, and deep work tools to help you maintain concentration during study or work sessions. **Ambient Soundscapes** A carefully curated collection of background sounds including nature scenes, white noise, and atmospheric tones. Each sound can be adjusted to your preferred volume level for optimal focus. **Productivity Insights** Track your focus sessions with detailed analytics. View your daily, weekly, and monthly focus patterns through simple charts and statistics that help you understand your productivity habits. **Deep Work Tools** Built-in features support extended concentration periods. Customizable timer intervals, break reminders, and session history allow you to build sustainable focus routines tailored to your needs. **Minimalist Interface** A clean, clutter-free design eliminates visual distractions. The interface remains unobtrusive during active sessions, keeping your attention on the task at hand. **Focus Session History** All completed sessions are saved and organized for review. Export your data or simply browse past performance to see your progress over time. Focus Tomato provides a straightforward tool for those seeking to improve concentration without unnecessary features or complexity. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wyygrace.xyz/zhuanzhufanjia/privacy.html

Screenshots

Do First4 screens
Focus:Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Do First at 3 against Focus:Focus Timer's 1. Focus:Focus Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Do First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Focus:Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Do First versus Focus:Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo FirstFocus:Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1816.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer元仕 洪ORIENT VISION SHIPPING LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Do First

Subscriptions2
  • Do First Pro (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
  • Do First Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Do First! Pro - Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

Focus:Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Core3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Core$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Do First free?
Do First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus:Focus Timer free?
Focus:Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Do First or Focus:Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Do First nor Focus:Focus Timer shows ads.

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