FocusStack vs MojiDo

What made Steve Jobs so successful? It comes down to one principle: clearly distinguishing between signal and noise. When the Apple team was designing the iPod, the table was full of feature ideas: "Should it have an FM radio? A voice recorder?" Steve Jobs recognized those additions for what they were: noise. They added complexity without strengthening the product's core value. He removed them. The signal was clear and uncompromised: a device that plays music beautifully. The signal is the three to five non-negotiable tasks that drive real results in the near term and move the mission forward. The noise is everything else: unnecessary emails, unproductive meetings, social media, minor fluctuations, and even "opportunities" that don't align with the primary objective. FocusStack helps you identify the signal—your top 3 tasks—and cut the distractions. It's a simple framework for ranking and prioritizing what actually matters. **Pick Your Top 3 (The Signal)** Enter your tasks for the day. Then, review the task list and choose three tasks that actually move the needle. These are your signal—the non-negotiables. Drag them to the top of your tasks to prioritize. Everything else goes in your backlog (the noise). Each task tracks time automatically so you know how long you've been working on what matters. **Music While You Work** Enable do not disturb and move to the focus tab of the app. Ambient lofi music loops and your time is tracked while you focus on each task. Swipe left or right to switch songs—each one changes the background colors. Or just mute it if you prefer silence. Swipe up or down to change the task you are focusing on. Stay on this page as focus time accumulates, preventing mindless checking of other apps. **See What You've Done** Check out the analytics tab to see how much time you've spent focusing today and this week. Look back at completed tasks to see what you actually finished. **Widget** There's a home screen widget that shows your top 3 focus tasks. Handy when you don't want to open the app and keeps your tasks for the day visible on your home screen. After all focus tasks are completed, widget displays a gratifying checkmark. **What It Does:** • Keep track of your top 3 focus tasks • Unlimited tasks in your backlog • Drag and drop to organize • Automatic time tracking per task • Ambient music with visual themes • Home screen widget • Basic analytics (today's time, weekly total) • Lock screen music controls • Swipe to navigate between tasks and songs The goal isn't to be busy; it's to be effective. When you consistently distinguish signal from noise, your energy is directed toward what actually produces tangible outcomes. Identify the signal, cut the distractions, and put your weight behind what truly moves the needle. I built this because I needed something simple. Just tasks and focus time. If that sounds useful to you, give it a try.

MojiDo is a visual reminder app built around one simple idea: a picture is faster to understand than a wall of text. Tap an emoji, set a time, and your iPhone or Apple Watch will buzz with a fullscreen reminder anyone can read at a glance — even kids who haven't learned to read yet, and adults whose brains process images faster than words. Designed for families, kids with dyslexia or learning differences, and anyone who finds traditional task lists overwhelming. — WHAT MAKES MOJIDO DIFFERENT — • Emoji-first interface. Pick from hundreds of curated emojis organized into categories: Daily Routine, Food, School, Chores, Pets, Health, and more. • Independent Apple Watch app. Works on any Apple Watch (Series 6 or later) — even Family Setup watches with no paired iPhone. Add, edit, and receive reminders right from your wrist. • Watch complications. See your next reminder on your watch face. Available in all four complication families. • Filter by day. View just today's reminders, or browse what's scheduled for any day of the week. • Repeat or one-time. Set reminders for specific days (school days only, weekends only) or one-time events. • Family Sharing built in. One purchase covers up to six family members. • Privacy first. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Your reminders sync between your devices through your private iCloud — never through our servers. — FREE TO TRY — Try MojiDo with up to 3 reminders for free. If it works for you, unlock unlimited reminders for a single $2.99 purchase. No subscriptions, ever. — WHO IT'S FOR — • Parents teaching independence — kids can read their own routine • Kids with dyslexia, ADHD, or autism who benefit from visual cues • Anyone learning English or who prefers pictures over text • Apple Watch users who want a simple reminder app, not a calendar • Adults who want their morning routine on their wrist — ACCESSIBILITY — MojiDo is built around accessibility-first design: large emojis, high contrast, minimal text, and full VoiceOver support. Every emoji has a descriptive label for screen readers. — REQUIREMENTS — • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS 11 (optional but recommended) • iCloud account for syncing between devices