Comparison

Simply Start vs Focus To

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

Head to head
About

Simply Start

This app helps you overcome procrastination by focusing on one task at a time using timed sessions. Track your progress and reflect on what helps you start, with optional support for development.

Highlights
  • One task at a time focus
  • Gentle, time-boxed sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Reflection on starting habits
  • Optional developer support
Features
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Simply Start helps you finally begin the tasks you’ve been avoiding. Focus on one task at a time with gentle, time-boxed sessions. no pressure, no guilt — simply start. See your progress over time and reflect on what helps you begin. Optional tips/donations to support app development. Perfect for anyone struggling to get started or overwhelmed by their to-do list. Start small, build momentum, and simply start.

About

Focus To

Features
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Focus Task - Pomodoro helps you choose one focus task, break it into clear small steps, and stay with it without the usual overwhelm. When your to-do list feels noisy, scattered, or impossible to start, Focus Task - Pomodoro brings you back to one thing that matters now. Type the task you want to focus on, and the app turns it into smaller, believable actions so getting started feels lighter. Built for focused progress: - Turn one big task into simple next steps - Stay with the current step instead of the whole list - Use a built-in focus timer for structured work sessions - Return to saved tasks when you are ready - Reduce friction when ADHD overwhelm or executive dysfunction hits Instead of trying to manage everything at once, you can lock in on one focus task and move forward step by step. The timer gives you gentle structure, while the breakdown keeps the work clear enough to follow. Use it for work, studying, chores, admin, or any task that feels mentally heavy. Focus Task - Pomodoro helps you cut through the noise, start small, and keep going. One task. One step. Better focus. SUBSCRIPTION You will need a subscription in order to get full access features. The subscription automatically renews with the selected price and duration unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase Terms of Service: https://eztask-helper.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://eztask-helper.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Simply Start4 screens
Focus To4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simply Start and Focus To are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Simply Start sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Focus To sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Simply Start versus Focus To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply StartFocus To
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdelreich DelosladoLe Hoang Thi Ngoc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simply Start

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Support Development$2.99
  • Generous Support$4.99
2 purchases

Focus To

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Simply Start free?
Simply Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus To free?
Focus To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply Start or Focus To have ads?
Neither Simply Start nor Focus To shows ads.

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