FocusMaxing vs SubDojo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusMaxing
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Procrastinating - why not start FocusMaxing instead? A premium, action-oriented tool for overcoming procrastination when stuck. The app's goal is to give you everything you need to start what you have to do right now, and limit the amount of pain on the way there. It seeks to create a sense of real motivation when dealing with tasks that are GENUINELY AWFUL, and have ZERO INHERENT VALUE, like COOKING, CLEANING, and STUDYING. Zone Management (developed in-house; for time blindness), Start AI (to learn about yourself), Tri-timer (developed in-house; for task-state management), and much more to help you get going with what you want to do! “I just need to start… why can’t I start?” “It will take 5 minutes… why am I still not doing it?” “I’ve been scrolling for 3 hours feeling guilty the entire time. -Let´s scroll some more” “I’ll start at 14:00… oh it’s 14:03. I’ll wait until 15:00- but then i´m going” “The whole day just disappeared.” “There are 20 things to do, but i can´t pick one.” *For students:* “I´ll do it in the evening, i´ll have more energy then…” “I should sleep, but I can’t put my phone down.” “I wasted the whole day again.” “Let´s scroll some more…” FocusMaxing: - Tool to help you get going there and then, as well as manage time-blindness in the longer term. - You´ll see exactly how long to focus before you should feel good about yourself. - You know how much is enough - You know when you’re done. You do not need to feel bad for what you did not do, the Zones lets you recalibrate. - Works immediately, nothing to learn - Built for real life - Built for when your brain doesn’t want to Other features list (for complete list, see the app) - Decision wheel (Innovated by FocusMaxing - helps when overthinking) - Simple breathing reset (may reduce overwhelm) - SMS tool (Schedule your own SMS reminders) - Habit Stacking (helps with habits) FocusMaxing is for you if: You struggle to start, even when you care and want to start. You had the whole day planned out but are experiencing zero-days. You get stuck switching between tasks. You’ve tried everything else. FocusMaxing is NOT for you if: You are not struggling with severe procrastination. You are just looking for a better to-do list, task/calendar system, or time blocking. You are not often left to yourself to deal with boring, unforgiving tasks. The result of FocusMaxing: - You may get more drive the from synthetic motivation. - You get more done in a day (easier to not have time fly away) - You may fetch long term positives from the increased efficiency daily, and/or if you got help getting unstuck when you were stuck. Subscription: - No lock-ins, easy to cancel. Available through support +47 99 88 41 73. - The app supports a free tier in 2026. For subscriptions: USD 30–40/month. Download today and start FocusMaxing instantly. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SubDojo
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SubDojo helps you stay in control of recurring subscriptions, trials, and renewal dates. Many people do not know exactly what they pay for every month. Streaming services, cloud storage, apps, memberships, software tools, newsletters, and free trials can quietly add up. SubDojo gives you a simple place to track them all. Add each subscription with its name, price, billing cycle, currency, category, and next renewal date. SubDojo automatically helps you understand your monthly spend, upcoming renewals, and projected yearly cost. Key features: • Track recurring subscriptions in one place • See your total monthly subscription spend • View projected annual subscription cost • Organize subscriptions by category • Track trials and trial end dates • Add renewal reminders before the next charge • Support for multiple currencies • See upcoming renewals at a glance • Use a Home Screen widget for quick monthly spend visibility • Keep your data local and private SubDojo is designed for people who want a calm, simple way to manage recurring payments without connecting bank accounts or sharing financial data. Use it for: • Streaming subscriptions • Music services • Cloud storage • Productivity tools • Fitness memberships • Gaming subscriptions • Newsletters • App subscriptions • Software tools • Free trials SubDojo is not a bank connection app and does not cancel subscriptions for you. Instead, it helps you stay aware, plan ahead, and avoid forgotten renewals. Take a few minutes to add your subscriptions today and see what you are really paying every month.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubDojo at none against FocusMaxing's 2. SubDojo also leads on ads (none vs shown). FocusMaxing's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. FocusMaxing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $30.99 per month. SubDojo asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FocusMaxing | SubDojo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Start AS | Lizzian LLC |
In-app purchases
FocusMaxing
- MyFocusPal Pro7 Days trial$30.991 Month
- FocusMaxing Pro14 Days trial$31.992 Months
SubDojo
No in-app purchases









