Comparison

Templator vs Focus. To Do

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

Head to head
About

Templator

Features
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Stop rebuilding the same task lists. Templator lets you create a checklist once — weekly review, sprint kickoff, travel packing, client onboarding — then dispatch it to your todo app with one tap, every time you need it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a template with sections and tasks 2. Add dynamic variables like {{client}}, {{deadline}}, or {{priority}} 3. Tap Dispatch — fill in the blanks, pick a destination, done SMART VARIABLES - Text, date, number, and choice variable types - Date picker, number pad, and dropdown inputs at dispatch time - Set default values and reuse recently used entries - Anchor due dates to a date variable for dynamic scheduling - 2 variables free per template — unlimited with Pro YOUR TODO APPS, CONNECTED - Apple Reminders — zero setup, works instantly - Todoist — dispatch to existing or new projects - Things 3 — dispatches via URL scheme, creates projects with headings - OmniFocus — dispatches via TaskPaper format with due dates REVIEW BEFORE YOU DISPATCH - Toggle individual tasks on or off before dispatching - Select or deselect entire sections with one tap - Only send the tasks you actually need this time SHARE & DISCOVER TEMPLATES - Export any template as a .templator file - Share via AirDrop, Messages, or email - Import templates from files or the built-in starter gallery - 49 curated starter templates to get you going instantly WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS - Home Screen widgets — dispatch your favorite templates with one tap - Siri Shortcuts — trigger dispatches from Spotlight, Shortcuts, or Action Button - Small widget for a single template, medium for up to three POWERFUL TEMPLATES - Organise tasks into named sections - Add notes and due date offsets to any task - Variables work in both task titles and notes - Inline autocomplete when typing {{ - Set a default destination per template - Pin your most-used templates to the top - Choose from 10 template color gradients FREE TO START - 3 templates, 2 variables each, Apple Reminders — no account required - iCloud sync keeps your templates on all your devices - Browse and add from the starter template gallery UPGRADE TO PRO - Unlimited templates and variables - Typed variables (date, number, choice) - Todoist, Things 3, and OmniFocus integrations - Dynamic due offsets anchored to date variables - Pinned templates and new-list-per-dispatch - All future features included Templator is built for people who run the same checklists over and over. Stop recreating task lists from scratch — build once, dispatch forever.

About

Focus. To Do

A minimalist task manager designed for distraction-free organization. It focuses on urgency and custom labels, offering a clean interface and offline functionality. Ideal for those who find other to-do apps overwhelming.

Highlights
  • Urgency levels
  • Custom labels
  • Dark mode
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Most to-do apps do too much. Focus. does just enough. Focus. is a simple, distraction-free task manager designed for minds that work differently. No calendars, no timelines, no overwhelming features — just your tasks, organized by what matters most right now. Add tasks, set urgency, and label them your way. That's it. Because when everything feels urgent, clarity is everything. Use it offline, locally on your device — or sign in with Google to back up and sync your tasks across devices. No account required to get started. FEATURES · Urgency levels — know what needs your attention first · Custom labels — organize tasks the way your brain works · Dark mode — easy on the eyes, any time of day · Clean, minimal interface — nothing to distract you from what matters Focus. is for people who want to spend less time managing their list and more time actually doing it. One list. Total clarity. Just focus.

Screenshots

Templator4 screens
Focus. To Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus. To Do at none against Templator's 2. Focus. To Do also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Templator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, 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. Templator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Focus. To Do asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Templator ships an update every 3 days, Focus. To Do monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Templator versus Focus. To Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemplatorFocus. To Do
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaakon Hoel BakkerBartek Rajchel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Templator

Subscriptions1
  • Templator Pro Annual$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Templator Pro$9.99
None

Focus. To Do

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Templator free?
Templator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus. To Do free?
Focus. To Do is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Templator or Focus. To Do have ads?
Neither Templator nor Focus. To Do shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Templator or Focus. To Do?
Templator ships an update every 3 days, and Focus. To Do monthly. Most recently, Templator was updated on October 17, 2026 and Focus. To Do on October 2, 2026.

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