FocusDo vs Focus Y
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FocusDo
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FocusDo is a minimal to-do list with a Focus Mode. Write down what needs doing, enter Focus Mode, and the screen shows only the task in front of you β plus a pair of eyes watching you finish it. Slip off to another app, and the Dynamic Island reminds you to come back. No timers. No streaks. No guilt. Just a short list, one task in front of you, and something quietly keeping you on it. ADHD-friendly by design: built for people who struggle to start, drift off easily, or lose the whole afternoon without knowing where it went. γFocus Mode: it watches you finish this oneγ Swipe into Focus Mode and your list disappears. One task fills the screen β nothing else. Swipe it away when it's done. Turn your phone sideways and prop it on the desk, and it becomes a sticky note with one thing written on it. On the screen is a pair of hand-drawn eyes, watching you the whole time: stall too long and they get sleepy, finish a task and they light up, tap them and they wink back. γDynamic Island: it notices when you leaveγ Slip out to scroll your phone and FocusDo stays in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen, showing what you were doing and how many tasks are left. It reminds you to come back every so often, and you can turn it off any time. Pro members can set their own reminder interval. Getting distracted isn't failure. Coming back is what counts. γAuto-archive: only what matters todayγ Tasks auto-archive after a day or a week β your choice. Nothing is deleted; it's all one tap away in Archive. Your list only ever shows what's in front of you right now, so it never becomes the thing you avoid. γMinimal: write it down, do it, cross it outγ No folders, no tags, no priority levels, no settings rabbit hole. A black-and-white, hand-drawn notepad. More β’ Reminders for individual tasks β’ Section headings with icons to group your list β’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β’ Black and White themes β’ Hand-drawn or system font, three sizes β’ iPad supported β’ iCloud sync across your devices (Pro) β’ Custom reminder interval (Pro) FocusDo Pro Pro unlocks iCloud sync, custom reminder intervals, and unlimited section headings, plus every premium feature we add in the future. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. β’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. β’ Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β’ Manage or cancel any time in Settings β Apple Account β Subscriptions. Terms of Service: https://honeysuckle-botany-fde.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-3120378c2ce281b8ae84df7359a682ed Privacy Policy: https://honeysuckle-botany-fde.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3120378c2ce2811cb695da3cb649b4c2
Focus Y
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Focus Y is a companion that helps you concentrate. Put a focus timer, light planning, and quick notes in your pocket β a refined black-and-white design, native to iOS. Quiet the world and settle into the flow of this moment. β’ Focus dial β drag to set your duration, tap once to begin uninterrupted deep work. β’ Landscape flip clock β lay your phone on its side and it becomes a mechanical split-flap desk clock, with a soft breathing edge light to slow your breath. β’ Lock Screen Live Activity β your countdown shows on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you can put the phone down and still see your progress. β’ Leave Guard β switch away to scroll something else mid-session and it logs a distraction automatically. The phone is the biggest distraction of all. β’ Light planning β switch between a list and the Eisenhower matrix; long-press to adjust priority and schedule. β’ Notes & calendar β jot ideas down; your focus records and planned tasks gather into one clear calendar. β’ Sync with Mac β paired with Focus Y for Mac, your records, plans, and notes sync automatically over iCloud, and a pixel companion keeps you company on the desktop. Quiet the world. Focus on the flow of this moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Y at none against FocusDo's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. FocusDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus Y asks for nothing beyond the download.
FocusDo ships an update every 2 days, Focus Y every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusDo | Focus Y |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nous Studio Ltd | θΉε±Ή ι |
In-app purchases
FocusDo
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Life time$19.99
Focus Y
No in-app purchases








