Comparison

FocusList vs TimePulse

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

Head to head
About

FocusList

This app combines task management, habit tracking, and a Pomodoro timer to help you stay organized and build routines. It offers progress insights and sync capabilities to support your daily workflow for studying, work, or personal development.

Highlights
  • Task planner and to-do list
  • Habit tracker with streaks
  • Pomodoro focus timer
  • Daily and weekly statistics
  • Reminders and progress review
  • Sync across devices
Features
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FocusList — To-Do, Habits & Focus, all in one app. FocusList combines a to-do list, habit tracker, Pomodoro focus timer and beautiful statistics into one clean, easy-to-use app. Plan your day, build better habits, and stay focused — without the clutter. ■ To-Do List & Task Manager · Capture tasks fast with priorities, due dates and reminders · View your schedule by day, week or month · Check things off and enjoy a clear, empty list ■ Habit Tracker & Daily Check-ins · Create custom habits with flexible frequency and reminders · Watch your streaks grow and stay motivated · Water, sleep, workout, study, reading — build routines that stick ■ Pomodoro Focus Timer · Built-in Pomodoro timer with focus and break sessions · Countdown plus focus stats to train deep concentration · Get into flow for study, work or writing ■ Statistics & Insights · Check-in calendar, completion rate and focus time at a glance · Clear trend charts that show your progress over time · Export images to keep or share your achievements ■ Sync & Thoughtful Details · Automatic iCloud sync across all your devices · Home-screen widgets for today's tasks and check-ins · Apple Health integration for steps and more · Multiple themes, dark mode and many languages Whether you want better time management, more productivity, stronger self-discipline, or simply a great to-do list and habit tracker, FocusList turns your goals into habits and your plans into action. Download FocusList today and make every day focused and organized!

About

TimePulse

Track daily habits, moods, and streaks with a live clock interface. This app offers a calm and focused approach to building routines and understanding your day without overwhelming dashboards. It provides widgets, shortcuts, and data export for a comprehensive overview.

Highlights
  • Live clock home screen
  • Daily habits and streaks
  • Home, Lock, and StandBy widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts and Action Button check-in
  • Quick mood logging
  • Data export (JSON/CSV)
  • Pulse Insights (Pro)
Features
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TimePulse helps you see how time turns into routine. Built around a live clock, a daily habit system, and fast mood check-ins, TimePulse gives you a calmer way to stay aware of your day without turning life into a complicated dashboard. Free features: • Live clock home screen • Daily habits and streaks • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets • Siri Shortcuts and Action Button check-in • Interactive widget check-in • Six-month Rhythm Map for every habit • Quick mood logging with short notes • Mood timeline and recent history • Export your data as JSON or CSV TimePulse Pro unlocks: • Unlimited habits • Pulse Insights • iCloud sync • Repair missed check-ins to protect streaks • A clearer long-term view of your rhythm TimePulse is designed to stay focused: fast logging, clear visual hierarchy, and a strong sense of momentum without clutter. Purchases and subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timepulse-app.newtree.tech/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

FocusList4 screens
TimePulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FocusList at 80% against TimePulse's 33%. FocusList also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

FocusList is free to download; TimePulse costs $0.99 up front. FocusList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimePulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusList holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of FocusList's written reviews are positive against 33% of TimePulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusList ships an update every 6 days, TimePulse every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FocusList versus TimePulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusListTimePulse
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer献慧 陈树伟 杨

Customer experience

FocusList

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

TimePulse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FocusList

One-time1
  • Unlock the permanent edition$0.99
3 purchases

TimePulse

Subscriptions2
  • TimePulse Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimePulse Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • TimePulse Pro Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is FocusList free?
FocusList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimePulse free?
TimePulse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FocusList or TimePulse?
FocusList is rated higher. FocusList averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TimePulse averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FocusList or TimePulse have ads?
Neither FocusList nor TimePulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusList or TimePulse?
FocusList ships an update every 6 days, and TimePulse every 10 days. Most recently, FocusList was updated on October 12, 2026 and TimePulse on September 21, 2026.

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