Briefed vs Drift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Briefed
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Reclaim YOUR focus with Briefed. In a world full of flashy notifications, endless ads, and overstimulating interfaces, Briefed is your quiet corner for productivity. We believe that the tools you use to focus shouldn't be the very things that distract you. Weβve stripped away the noise to give you a utility that is as powerful as it is simple. No steep learning curves, no hidden paywallsβjust you and your goals. Why Briefed? Minimalist Design: A clean, intentional interface that reduces cognitive load and keeps you calm. Zero Distractions: No intrusive ads, no "pro" upsells, and no overstimulated screens. Pure Simplicity: Built for users who value their time and mental clarity above all else. Privacy First: Focus on your work knowing your data isn't the product. Stop managing your apps and start managing your day. Get Briefed. [UPDT] VER1.3 - CHANGELOG: + Task Colors + Task Prefix + Rearrange Tasks in EDIT mode + New Task "Recycling Bin" - iPad/WebOS Display Bug - Reset Settings Bug
Drift
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Drift Focus is a minimal, distraction-free focus timer that helps you build better work habits. Set a timer, pick a tag, and start focusing. When you're done, Drift Focus logs your session and helps you see patterns in how you spend your time. FOCUS TIMER - Preset durations: 25, 45, 60, and 90 minutes - Custom duration picker for any session length - Pause, resume, or stop at any time - Completion sound and haptic feedback TAGS & CATEGORIES - Organize sessions by category: Work, Study, Creative, Admin - Create custom tags with colors - See how your time breaks down across categories INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS (Pro) - Weekly focus reports with week-over-week trends - Focus heatmap calendar showing your last 3 months - Peak productivity hours grid β find when you do your best work - Category breakdown showing where your time goes - Daily streak counter to keep you motivated SESSION HISTORY - View all past sessions organized by day - Filter by week to see your patterns - Full history access with Pro HOME SCREEN WIDGET - See today's focus time and current streak at a glance PRIVACY FIRST - All data stays on your device - No accounts, no analytics, no tracking - No ads, ever Drift Focus Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks advanced insights, full session history, unlimited tags, data export, and the home screen widget.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Briefed at none against Drift's 1. Briefed also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Drift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Briefed asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Briefed | Drift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENRIQUE NICOLAS SILHY SOSA | MATTHEW PAUL CLARENCE WRIGHT |
In-app purchases
Briefed
No in-app purchases
Drift
- Drift Focus Pro$6.99








