Comparison

FocusBox vs Cadencia

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

Head to head
About

FocusBox

Features
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FocusBox is an AI-powered task planner and focus timer designed to help you stay productive, focused, and in control of your time. Plan tasks faster, reduce distractions, and build consistent focus habits using smart AI planning, immersive focus timers, and powerful productivity insights. AI TASK PLANNING Turn any goal into a clear action plan. Describe what you want to accomplish and FocusBox uses AI to generate structured, actionable tasks and subtasks in seconds. Use voice input or type — it's up to you. Perfect for daily to-do lists, study sessions, work projects, and long-term goals. FOCUS TIMER THAT KEEPS YOU IN FLOW Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free fullscreen timer. Choose from calming visual environments like beaches, cities, and sunsets to create your ideal workspace. Great for deep work, Pomodoro sessions, and time blocking. TASKS, PROJECTS & ORGANIZATION Organize tasks into projects with custom colors and backgrounds. Browse ready-made templates or build your own. See what matters most, track progress, and never miss a deadline. FOCUS SOUNDS & AMBIENCE Boost concentration with ambient soundscapes — rain, ocean waves, coffee shop, lo-fi, and more. Combine visuals and sound to stay in the zone longer. CONNECT YOUR FAVORITE TOOLS Import tasks from Todoist, Asana, Jira, ClickUp, and Notion. Sync events from Google Calendar or block time for your tasks directly on your calendar. PRODUCTIVITY STATS & STREAKS Track focus time, completed tasks, and daily streaks. Visual insights help you stay motivated and build better habits over time. TEAMS & COLLABORATION Create teams, invite members, and work together on shared projects and tasks. CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKFLOW Set default task durations, enable celebration animations, autoplay the next task, and fine-tune sounds. Light and dark mode included. FLEXIBLE PLANS Start free with up to 5 tasks. Upgrade to Basic or Pro for unlimited tasks, AI credits, advanced statistics, and premium features. Try free for 7 days.

About

Cadencia

This app offers a visual timeline planner designed for individuals with ADHD. It helps users capture tasks instantly and plan their day without overwhelm, adapting to unique time perception challenges. Upgrade for advanced features like weekly and monthly views.

Highlights
  • Visual daily timeline
  • Instant task capture
  • Time block planning
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Weekly and monthly views (Pro)
  • Unlimited projects (Pro)
Features
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Most planners fail ADHD brains. Cadencia is built for how yours actually works. Plan your day visually, capture tasks in seconds, and see exactly what fits, without the usual overwhelm. If you've tried ten planners and quit all of them, it wasn't you. The problem with most planners: Most productivity apps were designed for neurotypical brains. They assume you can estimate how long things take. They assume tasks won't pile up invisibly. They assume a to-do list is enough. If you have ADHD, you already know none of that is true. The solution: Cadencia works with time perception, not against it. See your entire day on a visual timeline. Capture tasks the moment they appear in your brain, before they disappear. Features: • Visual daily timeline: see your time as a shape, not a list • Instant task capture: add tasks in seconds, sort them later • Time block planning: assign tasks to real time slots, not wishful thinking • Clean, distraction-free interface: nothing to overwhelm you when you open the app Cadencia Pro: For the features your brain actually needs to see the full picture: • Weekly view: your entire week on one screen • Monthly view: spot patterns, plan ahead • Unlimited projects: no cap on what you're managing • Accent palettes: make it feel like yours • Calendar sync, task breakdown engine, and energy tracker: coming soon And many more features to build your best life! No free trial. No "remember to cancel." Just a subscription you choose, or don't. Download free. Upgrade when you're ready. Who it's for: Cadencia was built for ADHD brains, time-blind brains, and anyone who's ever planned a productive day and then watched it collapse. If you're neurodivergent or just someone who thinks visually, this is the daily planner that fits. By using Cadencia, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusBox4 screens
Cadencia4 screens

Verdict

The call

FocusBox and Cadencia 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. FocusBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cadencia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBox ships an update fortnightly, Cadencia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FocusBox versus Cadencia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBoxCadencia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoadFocus LTDFrancois El-Daher

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusBox

Subscriptions4
  • FocusBox Basic$4.991 Month
  • FocusBox Pro$9.991 Month
  • FocusBox Basic Yearly$34.991 Year
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  • FocusBox Pro Yearly$109.991 Year
3 purchases

Cadencia

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadencia Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is FocusBox free?
FocusBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadencia free?
Cadencia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusBox or Cadencia have ads?
Neither FocusBox nor Cadencia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusBox or Cadencia?
FocusBox ships an update fortnightly, and Cadencia weekly. Most recently, FocusBox was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cadencia on October 28, 2026.

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