Comparison

FocusTasks vs Wick

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

Head to head
About

FocusTasks

Features
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FocusTasks combines a Pomodoro timer and a task manager into one app for building a daily focus habit. No account required. Works fully offline, with no ads and no tracking. Start a session in one tap from the home screen widget or your Apple Watch, and watch your streak grow. β–  Main Features β€’ Pomodoro timer: work and break sessions switch automatically β€” durations are fully customizable β€’ Task management: organize your day with "Today's Focus" and a backlog β€’ Stats & streaks: daily, weekly and monthly focus time with a streak counter β€’ Share your wins: post "6 pomodoros done today!" in one tap β€’ Home screen widget: your next task and a start button, right on the home screen β€’ Apple Watch: start, pause and complete tasks from your wrist β€’ Notifications: get notified when a session ends, even in the background β€’ Dark mode / available in 9 languages β–  Privacy First β€’ No account. All data stays on your device β€’ No ads, no analytics, nothing leaves your phone β–  Why "End by Time"? In FocusTasks, sessions always end when the timer runs out β€” even if the task isn't finished. This design uses the Zeigarnik effect: a psychological finding that people remember unfinished tasks better and are more motivated to resume them. By stopping mid-task when the timer ends, your work naturally stays "in progress", making it easier to pick up again later. It lowers the mental barrier to restarting and helps you build a sustainable study and work habit. β–  Great For β€’ Building a study habit for school, exams or certifications β€’ Staying on track while working from home β€’ Anyone who never sticks with task management apps β€’ People looking for a simple, privacy-friendly focus timer β–  Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wick

Features
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Some timers just count your minutes. Wick turns focus into a ritual you actually want to return to. Light a candle, name one honest intention, and begin. A little candle burns beside you while you work β€” put the phone face down, and the flame holds the time for you. When the session ends, you've made something real. MAKE FOCUS A RITUAL Choose Pomodoro, Flowtime, or a plain timer, then step into a warm candle room β€” no angry red numbers, no pressure. Just you and the next stretch of deep work. GUARD THE HOUR Turn on the Shield and Wick keeps distracting apps behind a gentle wall while you focus β€” a breath of friction, never a cage. There's always an exit for you. ONE HONEST INTENTION A DAY Skip the endless to-do list. Name what matters, give it your full flame, and let the rest wait its turn. ONLY COUNTS THE FIRE THAT WAS REAL Wick logs the focus you truly gave β€” nothing padded, nothing faked. Watch small flames add up on your almanac, one focused day at a time, and keep a streak worth keeping. YOURS ALONE No account. No sign-up. No tracking. Everything runs on your device. Wick is free to use. Wick Pro is a one-time purchase β€” no subscription β€” that unlocks deep-guard mode, candle skins, ambient sounds, and more themes. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusTasks4 screens
Wick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusTasks at every 2 days against Wick's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, Wick fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FocusTasks versus Wick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTasksWick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoku, K.K.SignalRender Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusTasks

Subscriptions1
  • Support$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Medium Support$3.99
  • Large Support$69.99
1 purchases

Wick

One-time1
  • Wick Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is FocusTasks free?
FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wick free?
Wick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTasks or Wick have ads?
Neither FocusTasks nor Wick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusTasks or Wick?
FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, and Wick fortnightly. Most recently, FocusTasks was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wick on October 9, 2026.

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