Comparison

Focusito vs Tess

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

Head to head
About

Focusito

Features
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Can't stay focused? Focusito doesn't just track time — it shows you where and why your attention breaks. Your AI-powered focus assistant analyzes every session and coaches you toward deeper, more productive work. Unlike basic Pomodoro timers, Focusito tracks your distractions in real time and boosts your concentration with personalized insights. GET STARTED IN 3 STEPS 1. Set Your Goal: Pick a category (Study, Work, Reading, Creative...) and set your timer. Tap "Focus" and the world stops for you. 2. Be Honest: When your attention drifts during a session, tap the "Distracted" button. This isn't failure — it's data! Focusito maps exactly which minute your focus broke. 3. Harvest Insights: When your session ends, mark how you felt and what caused distractions (fatigue, notifications, wandering thoughts...). Your AI coach delivers a personalized report. WHY FOCUSITO? A regular timer tells you "you worked for 25 minutes." Focusito tells you this: • Finds Your "Sweet Spot" — "Your most productive blocks are 12 minutes, not 45. After minute 13, your focus drops 80%." • Exposes Your Saboteurs — "This week, your own thoughts distracted you most. Maybe you need a meditation break?" • Mind Coach by Your Side — Weekly AI reports show which days you're most productive and how stable your focus is. • Builds Awareness — Every time you tap "Distracted," you train your brain's muscle to reclaim focus. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS After every session, get a personalized analysis from your AI focus coach. It identifies your distraction patterns, recommends optimal session lengths, and helps you understand when you concentrate best throughout the day. Weekly AI reports summarize your progress with actionable tips to improve concentration and productivity. DETAILED STATISTICS View daily, weekly, and monthly focus breakdowns with beautiful charts. Track your most productive hours, compare performance across different days, and share weekly report cards with friends. Clean, elegant visuals — not overwhelming data dumps. CATEGORIES & PROJECTS Organize sessions by subject — Study, Work, Reading, Creative, Exercise, or create your own. Compare focus scores across categories and discover which tasks demand the most concentration. STREAKS, GOALS & CHALLENGES Build consistency with daily streaks and weekly challenges. Set daily focus goals that progressively increase as you improve. Unlock achievements, earn streak freezes, and celebrate milestones. Invite friends with referral codes to earn premium days together. PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited AI insights and detailed session analysis • Advanced statistics with trend reports and shareable weekly cards • Extended Pomodoro durations (45, 60, 90 min) • Weekly AI-generated focus reports with actionable advice • Streak freeze protection • Referral bonuses and priority support PERFECT FOR • Students preparing for exams or managing ADHD — stay focused with structured study sessions • Professionals seeking deep work, flow states, and productivity gains • Remote workers who need structure and accountability • Anyone wanting to reduce screen time and build focus habits • ADHD minds looking for a timer that understands distraction patterns In short: Focusito doesn't give you more time — it gives you awareness of how you spend it. Ready? Start your first session and discover what your mind is truly capable of. Terms of Use: https://metinguner7.github.io/web/focusito/terms.html

About

Tess

This app records and transcribes conversations live, saving both the audio and text locally. It offers a simple one-button interface for recording and playback, with options to organize, share, or upload your transcripts. Designed for privacy, all processing happens on your device.

Highlights
  • Live transcription as you speak
  • One-button record and stop
  • Saves audio and text locally
  • Searchable transcript library
  • Background recording support
  • On-device speech recognition
  • Import existing audio files
Features
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Hoshi turns any conversation into text — live, as it happens. Tap one button and Hoshi records and transcribes at the same time, showing the words on screen while you speak. When you stop, your recording and a clean transcript are saved together, ready to keep, share, or send to your own server. No accounts, no clutter, no learning curve. ONE BUTTON, NOTHING TO LEARN • Tap to record, tap to stop — that's the whole app. • A live transcript streams in as people talk. • Your recording (.m4a) and transcript (.txt/.md) are saved the moment you stop. BUILT FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS • Far-field microphone tuning picks up a speaker across the room. • Keeps recording with the screen off or the app in the background. • Sensitivity settings for quiet rooms and distant speakers. EVERY RECORDING, ORGANIZED • A searchable library keeps every session with its date, length, and full transcript. • Reopen any recording to read the transcript, replay the audio, rename it, or share it. • Delete anything with a swipe — nothing leaves your phone unless you choose. YOUR LANGUAGE • Transcribe in any language your iPhone supports. • Speech recognition runs on-device whenever your language allows. SAVE IT YOUR WAY • Save locally and share through the standard iOS share sheet. • Or upload the recording and transcript straight to your own server endpoint. IMPORT EXISTING AUDIO • Bring in .m4a or .wav files and Hoshi transcribes them for you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Audio is processed on your device and written only to your local library. • Files leave your iPhone only when you tap Save or Upload. Perfect for meetings, lectures, interviews, client calls, voice notes, and anyone who wants a fast, private record of what was said. — SUBSCRIPTION — Hoshi Pro unlocks unlimited recording and transcription. Start with a 10-day free trial, then $2.00 per year (auto-renewing). Past recordings always remain accessible. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings ▸ Apple ID ▸ Subscriptions. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://knottheory.ai/privacy Made by KnotTheory.ai. Inc.

Screenshots

Focusito4 screens
Tess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Focusito at 4 against Tess's 2. Focusito also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. Focusito sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focusito versus Tess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusitoTess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetin GunerKnotTheory.ai Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusito

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Tess

Subscriptions1
  • Tess-Hoshi Pro$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Focusito free?
Focusito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tess free?
Tess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focusito or Tess have ads?
Neither Focusito nor Tess shows ads.

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