Comparison

FocusMaxing vs Beat Procrastination

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

Head to head
About

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/

About

Beat Procrastination

Transform task completion into a rewarding experience by collecting unique creatures. Partner with friends for accountability and boost your chances of hatching rare rewards. Build streaks and earn XP to stay motivated and overcome procrastination.

Highlights
  • Add and complete daily tasks
  • Collect over 30 unique creatures
  • Partner with accountability friends
  • Build daily streaks and earn XP
  • AI Motivation Lifeline for nudges
  • Shareable collection page
Features
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Stop putting it off. Start collecting. Dunbit turns beating procrastination into something you actually look forward to. Add your tasks, get them done, and earn an adorable collectible creature as your reward. Miss the motivation? Bring in an accountability partner who confirms your progress and boosts your odds of hatching something rare. HOW IT WORKS • Add your tasks for the day • Complete them and tap "Done for today" • Hatch an egg and reveal your Dunbit • Watch your collection grow, one day at a time BEAT PROCRASTINATION WITH A PARTNER Add an accountability partner who gets notified when you finish your day. Real accountability means better follow-through, and confirmed progress improves your chances of rarer creatures. COLLECT 30+ CREATURES From Commons like Zibble and Mosswick to Legendaries like The Unstuck and Zorblax, every Dunbit is a reward for showing up. Duplicates stack, collections are permanent, and new creatures arrive every season. BUILD STREAKS, EARN XP Log in daily to grow your streak flame and rack up XP. Consistency pays off in ways you'll want to keep chasing. STAY MOTIVATED Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or can't get started? Tap the AI Motivation Lifeline for a contextual nudge to get moving again. SHARE YOUR COLLECTION Show off everything you've hatched with a shareable collection page. FREE TO USE Task management, hatching, and collecting are free forever. A premium subscription unlocks AI motivation, accountability partners, and the odds for rare and legendary creatures after your free trial. Download Dunbit and turn "I'll do it later" into "done." Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dunbit-tasks.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

FocusMaxing4 screens
Beat Procrastination4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beat Procrastination at none against FocusMaxing's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusMaxing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $30.99 per month and Beat Procrastination sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusMaxing ships an update every 2 weeks, Beat Procrastination every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FocusMaxing versus Beat Procrastination: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusMaxingBeat Procrastination
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStart ASJoel Hyman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusMaxing

Subscriptions2
  • MyFocusPal Pro7 Days trial$30.991 Month
  • FocusMaxing Pro14 Days trial$31.992 Months
2 purchases

Beat Procrastination

Subscriptions2
  • Dunbit Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Dunbit Pro Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusMaxing free?
FocusMaxing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat Procrastination free?
Beat Procrastination is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusMaxing or Beat Procrastination have ads?
FocusMaxing shows ads; Beat Procrastination does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusMaxing or Beat Procrastination?
FocusMaxing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beat Procrastination every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusMaxing was updated on November 9, 2026 and Beat Procrastination on November 6, 2026.

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