# FocusStack vs Neatbase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusStack at none against Neatbase's 1. FocusStack also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). Neatbase's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neatbase sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. FocusStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FocusStack against 5.0 for Neatbase. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusStack | Neatbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusstack-signal-over-noise/id6756284743/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neatbase-personal-database/id6779412033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MICHAEL FRANCIS MCGOVERN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859832517) | [Seb Fontan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889989625) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusstack-signal-over-noise/id6756284743)

This app helps you identify and focus on your most important tasks by distinguishing between essential work and distractions. It allows you to rank priorities, track time spent on each task, and offers ambient music to enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Identify and rank top 3 essential tasks, Unlimited backlog for other tasks, Drag-and-drop task organization, Automatic time tracking per task, Ambient music with visual themes, Home screen widget for task visibility, Basic analytics for focus time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neatbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neatbase-personal-database/id6779412033)

Organize your life with a personal database that feels like a notes app. Create custom CRMs, inventory trackers, or collection managers with structured fields and multiple views. Your data is private, native, and synced via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable notebooks with structured fields, Card and spreadsheet-style table views, Offline functionality and iCloud sync, 27+ field types including images and formulas, Real-time collaboration (Pro), Web form creation (Pro), REST API access (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neatbase Pro | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusStack free?

FocusStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neatbase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusStack or Neatbase?

FocusStack and Neatbase are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do FocusStack or Neatbase have ads?

Neither FocusStack nor Neatbase shows ads.

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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.*