Comparison

Focus One vs Solo Focus

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

Head to head
About

Focus One

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
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Built for ADHD brains that freeze when they see a to-do list. Focus One is an ADHD planner and simple, minimal to-do app that shows you ONE task at a time — full screen, impossible to ignore. No endless lists. No complicated setup. Just the next thing. HOW IT WORKS • Brain dump your tasks (messy is fine) • AI helps prioritize tasks and picks what matters most right now • You see one task → do it → tap Done → get the next one If you ever think “I don’t know what to do first” - this is built for that. TOO HARD RIGHT NOW (NO GUILT) Some tasks feel impossible in the moment. Other todo apps punish you with overdue badges, streaks, and red numbers. Focus One has a “Too Hard Right Now” button: • Tap it to move the task out of the way • Keep momentum without shame EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION FRIENDLY TASK BREAKDOWN Big tasks can trigger task paralysis. Tap to break a task into tiny steps you can actually start, like: • “Put 3 dishes in the sink” • “Open the email draft” • “Find the phone number” ONE-TASK MODE (ANTI-OVERWHELM) You only see one task at a time. No scrolling. No choosing between 30 options. No decision fatigue spiral. ADHD TIMER Pick a focus session: 15, 25, or 50 minutes. Breaks include ADHD-friendly resets like: • Box breathing • Quick stretches • Grounding exercises WHAT YOU WON’T FIND HERE • No tagging systems • No calendar integrations • No complex templates • No streaks • No guilt mechanics • No 42 settings to maintain Terms of Use: https://focusone.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://focusone.io/privacy

About

Solo Focus

Features
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Just one task. Right now. Solo Focus is a focus timer for people who get overwhelmed by long to-do lists. Instead of everything, it shows you one task at a time — so starting feels possible. A built-in body-doubling mode and ambient sound keep you company, and the timer is gentle about breaks so you don't burn out. WHY SOLO FOCUS • One task at a time — beat overwhelm and just start • Body doubling, built in — focus alongside ambient company • A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks • Ambient sounds to settle into deep work • Session insights — see your focus over time • Made with ADHD and neurodivergent brains in mind NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. SOLO FOCUS PRO Unlock unlimited tasks, all ambient sounds, every theme and full insights. Pro is available as a subscription with a free trial. — Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3830e18e9943817b9973f8dd62fcbf4c

Screenshots

Focus One4 screens
Solo Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus One at none against Solo Focus's shown. Solo Focus's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Focus One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Solo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus One ships an update every 3 weeks, Solo Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus One versus Solo Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus OneSolo Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BrobergRIVERSHIP

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus One

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Solo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus One free?
Focus One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solo Focus free?
Solo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus One or Solo Focus have ads?
Solo Focus shows ads; Focus One does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus One or Solo Focus?
Focus One ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solo Focus every 5 days. Most recently, Focus One was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solo Focus on October 31, 2026.

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