Comparison

FireDone vs Stratum

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

Head to head
About

FireDone

Manage daily plans with tasks, countdowns, and habit tracking in a privacy-focused, local-first application. Lists are managed as individual files, allowing for flexible organization and sharing. Offers focus timers and a unique quadrant view for task prioritization.

Highlights
  • File-based list management
  • Native Liquid Glass design
  • Task lists with subtasks and notes
  • Home screen widgets
  • Countdown and habit tracking
  • Pomodoro and task timers
  • Quadrant view for prioritization
Features
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FireDone brings native Liquid Glass to your daily plans, with tasks, countdowns, habit check-ins and focus timers in one privacy-first, local-first app. What makes FireDone different from typical to-do apps is simple: every list can be managed as a real file. You can store lists in local folders or iCloud Drive, view them in the Files app, move them, copy them, and share them instead of being locked into a closed database. Why FireDone stands out: • Native Liquid Glass design Enjoy translucent cards and toolbars with native Liquid Glass on iOS and iPadOS 26 or later. Choose from multiple themes to make your lists feel your own. • Task lists that open fast Add tasks quickly, break work into subtasks, and keep rich notes so each task can hold real context. • Widgets for tasks, countdowns, and habit check-ins View today’s tasks, countdowns, and habit progress from your home screen without opening the app. • Countdowns and habit check-ins Track birthdays, deadlines, milestones, and daily check-ins without mixing everything into one view. • 25-minute Pomodoro and task timers Start a full-screen focus timer from a task, then pause, stop, and keep moving with less friction. • Quadrant view Separate urgent work from what can wait and reprioritize tasks faster. • File-based list management Every list is a standalone .firedone file. Organize multiple lists in folders and keep them in locations you control, including iCloud Drive. • No account required No signup, no email, no phone number. Your data stays on-device or in the location you choose. • Unlock unlimited countdowns, habit check-ins, and more with FireDone Pro A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited countdowns and habit check-ins, plus list lock, quadrant view, Pomodoro timer, subtask timer, due dates, reminders, and premium themes. No subscription required.

About

Stratum

Features
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Reclaim your study time with Stratum, a focus timer, app blocker, deadline planner and study tracker built for students. Choose what you need to study, block distracting apps, start a focused timer, and track your progress over time. Stratum helps you stop doomscrolling, stay locked in and build better study habits one session at a time. Whether you are preparing for exams, catching up on lectures, finishing assignments or trying to build a consistent study routine, Stratum gives you the structure to focus now and the insight to improve later. What you get: App blocking for distractions Block apps that pull you away from study and protect your focus sessions. Pomodoro and focus timer Start timed study sessions for deep work, revision, lectures, or assignments. Deadline planner Track upcoming exams, assignments, and tasks so you always know what is due next. Study reminders Set reminders for your subjects so important work does not slip through. Progress tracking See your daily study time, weekly breakdown, study streaks and subject progress. Subject organisation Add your subjects, tasks, and study goals in one simple place. Free to use: Stratum is free to download but requires subscription to utilise all features noted below. Stratum Pro (subscription): Stratum Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks the full experience: - Unlimited subjects - Deep Focus mode for stronger, harder-to-bypass blocking - Full stats history and per-subject breakdowns - Subject streaks and milestones - Smart deadline-to-session suggestions - Recurring scheduled study sessions Pricing: $29.99 per year, or $2.99 per month (AUD). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Stratum is designed to make studying feel clear, focused and manageable. Instead of juggling a timer, calendar, reminder app and screen-time blocker, Stratum brings everything together into one clean student productivity system. Block distractions. Plan your deadlines. Track your study. Build yourself with Stratum. Private & Secure Stratum uses Apple's Screen Time API to help block selected apps. App blocking and screen time controls are handled through Apple's on-device privacy system. Your focus starts here. Terms of Service: https://stratumstudy.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://stratumstudy.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

FireDone4 screens
Stratum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FireDone at 3 against Stratum's 1. Stratum's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. FireDone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stratum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
FireDone versus Stratum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireDoneStratum
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer骋 张Maxson Chen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FireDone

One-time1
  • FireDone Pro$6.99
2 purchases

Stratum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FireDone free?
FireDone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stratum free?
Stratum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FireDone or Stratum have ads?
Neither FireDone nor Stratum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireDone or Stratum?
FireDone ships an update weekly, and Stratum weekly. Most recently, FireDone was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stratum on October 25, 2026.

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