Comparison

Focus Grove vs CapDo

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

Head to head
About

Focus Grove

Features
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Focus Grove is a powerful Pomodoro timer and productivity app designed to help you stay focused, manage tasks, and build better daily habits. Whether you are studying for exams, working on important projects, or simply trying to avoid distractions, Focus Grove gives you the tools you need to stay productive and motivated. Using the proven Pomodoro Technique, Focus Grove divides your work into focused sessions followed by short breaks. This structured method helps improve concentration, reduce procrastination, and maintain high productivity throughout the day. But Focus Grove goes beyond a simple timer. It turns your focus sessions into a rewarding experience where your productivity helps grow your own virtual forest. Pomodoro Timer for Deep Focus Stay productive with an intuitive Pomodoro focus timer that lets you manage your work and break sessions easily. Switch between focus, break, and rest modes to maintain a healthy workflow while avoiding burnout. Customize your sessions to match your personal work style and stay on track throughout the day. Grow Your Focus Forest Every focus session helps grow your forest. Unlock and collect more than 10 unique tree species as you stay consistent with your work sessions. Watch your forest expand as your productivity improves and track the trees you have grown over time in the dedicated Forest area. Tasks and Countdown for Better Planning Organize your day with the built-in Tasks feature. Add, edit, and manage your tasks so you always know what to focus on next. Need to prepare for an important event or deadline? Use the Countdown feature to start custom countdown timers for exams, projects, meetings, or personal goals. Build Productive Habits Focus Grove helps you stay consistent with: • Daily streak tracking to maintain momentum• Level and XP system that rewards productivity• Customizable daily goals to keep you motivated Each completed session helps you gain experience and level up your focus journey. Track Your Progress Use the Statistics dashboard to track your productivity and see how your focus improves over time. Monitor completed sessions, daily progress, and long-term achievements to stay motivated. Stay Calm with Ambient Sounds Enhance your focus sessions with relaxing ambient sounds designed to create a distraction-free environment. These sounds help improve concentration while studying, working, or reading. Custom Themes and Personalization Focus Grove includes five beautiful theme colors so you can personalize your workspace and create a calm and enjoyable focus environment. Adjust timers, goals, and themes to match your workflow and productivity style. Extra Tools for Productivity Focus Grove also includes additional tools to help you manage time more effectively: • Stopwatch mode for flexible time tracking• Focus, Break, and Rest modes for balanced work sessions• Motivational daily quotes to keep you inspired• Customizable focus goals to build long-term habits Perfect for Students, Professionals, and Creators Focus Grove is ideal for anyone who wants to stay focused and productive: • Students preparing for exams• Professionals working on projects• Developers and creators needing deep focus Focus better. Grow your forest. Achieve more with Focus Grove - Pomodoro Timer. Subscriptions automatically renew each month 24-hours before the end of the current period and your iTunes account will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew any time from within the app. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. You can find our terms of use and privacy policy at the following links. Privacy policy: http://inspectorstudios.com/privacypolicy Terms of service: https://www.inspectorstudios.com/termsofuse

About

CapDo

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Capture notes and to-do lists in seconds — from your iPhone or Apple Watch. CapDo is the Watch-first list app: dictate from your wrist, sync everywhere, never lose a thought. Organise your thoughts into smart categories: Shopping, To-Do, Ideas, Reminders, and Meetings. CapDo auto-detects the right tag based on what you type, so you spend less time organising and more time doing. KEY FEATURES - Quick Capture — Jot down notes in seconds with automatic categorisation - Checklists — Create to-do lists and tick off items as you go - Apple Watch — Capture notes by voice directly from your wrist, with complication support showing your outstanding items - Pin & Archive — Keep important notes front and centre, archive the rest - Smart Categories — Shopping, To-Do, Ideas, Reminders, Meetings — auto-detected - iPhone to Watch Sync — Your notes stay in sync across both devices CAPDO+ (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Upgrade to CapDo+ to unlock: - Unlimited notes (free tier includes 30) - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices - Unlimited Quick Phrases for fast capture on Apple Watch CapDo+ is £0.99/month or £4.99/year. Subscription auto-renews until cancelled in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Whether you are making a quick shopping list, jotting down an idea, or tracking your to-dos, CapDo keeps everything organised and always within reach. Privacy Policy: https://maddisys.co.uk/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Grove4 screens
CapDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CapDo at Free against Focus Grove's $19.99. CapDo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Focus Grove's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases 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

CapDo is free to download; Focus Grove costs $19.99 up front. Focus Grove sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and CapDo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Grove ships an update monthly, CapDo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Focus Grove versus CapDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus GroveCapDo
Price$19.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINSPECTOR STUDIOS TEKNOLOJİ BİLİŞİM YAZILIM PAZARLAMA LİMİTED ŞİRKETİMaddisys Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Grove

Subscriptions1
  • Focus Grove Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

CapDo

Subscriptions2
  • CapDo+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • CapDo+ Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Grove free?
Focus Grove costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CapDo free?
CapDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Grove or CapDo have ads?
CapDo shows ads; Focus Grove does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Grove or CapDo?
Focus Grove ships an update monthly, and CapDo every 2 days. Most recently, Focus Grove was updated on September 30, 2026 and CapDo on September 18, 2026.

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