Comparison

StudioTimer vs FocusList

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

Head to head
About

StudioTimer

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StudioTimer is a workflow companion for studios, small service teams, independent creators, and freelancers. It brings appointment scheduling, service timing, client records, order checkout, receipt export, and business insights into one focused app. SESSION TIMING Enter the client, project, and service type, then start the clock. Pause, resume, and finish with clear controls. On iPhone, Live Activities can keep the active timer visible at a glance. BOOKING AND SCHEDULE Create and edit appointments with start and end times, client details, project type, and notes. Today's schedule stays visible on the dashboard. CLIENTS AND PREPAID BALANCES Keep contact details, VIP status, default discounts, and notes together. Track top-ups, deductions, refunds, and adjustments, with a clear transaction history for each client. CHECKOUT, RECEIPTS, AND EXPORTS Calculate base fees from session duration and your default rates. Add extra charges, discounts, or prepaid balance deductions. Generate shareable PDF or image receipts and export order or client transaction data. ANALYTICS Review revenue, service time, trends, and project distribution. Filter records by date range to understand how the studio is performing. ICLOUD SYNC Use iCloud to keep appointments, clients, orders, and settings in sync across supported Apple devices, with a continuous workflow across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Basic session timing is available for free. Scheduling, receipts, exports, advanced analytics, branding, and advanced history tools require StudioTimer Pro. Feature availability and sync depend on device, system version, and iCloud status. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusList

This app combines task management, habit tracking, and a Pomodoro timer to help you stay organized and build routines. It offers progress insights and sync capabilities to support your daily workflow for studying, work, or personal development.

Highlights
  • Task planner and to-do list
  • Habit tracker with streaks
  • Pomodoro focus timer
  • Daily and weekly statistics
  • Reminders and progress review
  • Sync across devices
Features
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FocusList helps you turn small daily actions into lasting habits. Read a few pages, move more, drink water, or make time to learn. Create routines that fit your life, record each check-in, and see your progress with clear calendars and statistics. BUILD HABITS YOUR WAY Customize habit names, icons, and colors. Choose scheduled days, set daily check-in targets, and add reminders. Track a habit once a day or several times, depending on your goal. KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR PROGRESS Check in quickly and review daily records, total check-ins, and your longest streak. Archive habits to keep your active goals organized. SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE Review your activity with weekly statistics. Monthly and yearly reports show your completion rate, check-in count, and days with check-ins, alongside calendars and trend charts. Explore the check-in heatmap and daily activity details to look back on your routines. CONNECT WITH APPLE HEALTH With your permission, read data such as step counts and flights climbed from Apple Health. Related habit check-ins can update based on your goals as health data is refreshed. MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOU Choose scene themes such as Woodgrain, Rose Journal, and Starlit Galaxy, along with accent colors. Export habit records as images to save or share your progress. START SMALL, KEEP GOING Use guest mode to get started, or sign in and enable iCloud sync for your habits and check-in records. The free version supports up to 5 active habits, basic check-ins, and weekly statistics. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks lifetime membership, including unlimited active habits, monthly and yearly statistics, the check-in map, more themes and colors, custom habit images, and habit export. Start with one small goal you want to keep.

Screenshots

StudioTimer4 screens
FocusList4 screens

Verdict

The call

StudioTimer and FocusList are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. StudioTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudioTimer ships an update every 9 days, FocusList weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
StudioTimer versus FocusList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudioTimerFocusList
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer聪 毕献慧 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StudioTimer

Subscriptions1
  • StudioTimer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • StudioTimer Pro$9.99
1 purchases

FocusList

One-time1
  • Unlock the permanent edition$0.99

Questions

Is StudioTimer free?
StudioTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusList free?
FocusList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StudioTimer or FocusList have ads?
Neither StudioTimer nor FocusList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudioTimer or FocusList?
StudioTimer ships an update every 9 days, and FocusList weekly. Most recently, StudioTimer was updated on October 2, 2026 and FocusList on October 25, 2026.

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