Focus Dots vs Wholistic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Dots
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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.
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.
- Reusable templates
- Event-specific lists
- Real-time collaboration
- Smart alerts and reminders
- Calendar view for planning
- Archive completed lists
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Focus Dots ships an update every 8 days, Wholistic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Dots | Wholistic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAVID SZELL | Aidi Pi |
In-app purchases
Focus Dots
No in-app purchases
Wholistic
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$23.991 Year
- Lifetime Upgrade$44.99









