Comparison

Focus Dots vs Wholistic

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

Head to head
About

Focus Dots

Features
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Focus Dots is a simple focus timer. Set a duration. Press start. Focus on one thing. There are no streaks to maintain. No productivity analytics. No pressure to optimize yourself. Finish a session and earn a dot. Over time, those dots become quiet records of the moments you chose to focus. Use it for study sessions, deep work, reading, writing, or any task that needs your full attention. Whether you’re working, studying, or just trying to stay distraction-free, Focus Dots helps you stay present.  I built this because I kept getting distracted by focus tools that tried to do too much. This one does less.

About

Wholistic

Create and manage checklists for recurring events using reusable templates. Collaborate with others in real-time and receive smart alerts to ensure nothing is missed. Visualize your tasks with a calendar view and keep your workspace organized by archiving completed lists.

Highlights
  • Reusable templates
  • Event-specific lists
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Smart alerts and reminders
  • Calendar view for planning
  • Archive completed lists
Features
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Wholistic — Checklist for Recurring Events Wholistic helps you manage checklists for recurring events with reusable templates. Create a template once, then transform it into personalized lists for each occasion. Collaborate with your family and friends in realtime. — whether you're packing for a trip, preparing for a party, or running through your weekly grocery run. Features: • Reusable Templates — Design once, use forever. Build comprehensive templates with categories and items for any recurring event. • Event-Specific Lists — Turn any template into a working list for a specific occasion. Customize freely without touching the original template. • Collaboration & Sharing — Share lists and templates with others. Collaborate in real-time, or send a copy for anyone to use. • Smart Alerts — Set reminders at any level — entire lists, individual categories, or specific items — so nothing slips through the cracks. • Calendar View — See all your lists and upcoming alerts at a glance. Plan ahead with a clear picture of what's coming. • Archive Completed Lists — Keep your active workspace clean. Completed lists are archived and always accessible when you need them. privacy policy: https://intro.popsiclesoftware.com/pages/privacy.html terms of use: https://intro.popsiclesoftware.com/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Focus Dots4 screens
Wholistic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dots at none against Wholistic's 3. Wholistic's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Wholistic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Dots ships an update every 8 days, Wholistic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Dots versus Wholistic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus DotsWholistic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.217.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID SZELLAidi Pi

In-app purchases

None

Focus Dots

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Wholistic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Upgrade$44.99

Questions

Is Focus Dots free?
Focus Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wholistic free?
Wholistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Dots or Wholistic have ads?
Neither Focus Dots nor Wholistic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Dots or Wholistic?
Focus Dots ships an update every 8 days, and Wholistic fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Dots was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wholistic on November 8, 2026.

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