Comparison

FocusTasks vs Aide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. ■ Main Features • Pomodoro timer: work and break sessions switch automatically — durations are fully customizable • Task management: organize your day with "Today's Focus" and a backlog • Stats & streaks: daily, weekly and monthly focus time with a streak counter • Share your wins: post "6 pomodoros done today!" in one tap • Home screen widget: your next task and a start button, right on the home screen • Apple Watch: start, pause and complete tasks from your wrist • Notifications: get notified when a session ends, even in the background • Dark mode / available in 9 languages ■ Privacy First • No account. All data stays on your device • No ads, no analytics, nothing leaves your phone ■ Why "End by Time"? In FocusTasks, sessions always end when the timer runs out — 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. ■ Great For • Building a study habit for school, exams or certifications • Staying on track while working from home • Anyone who never sticks with task management apps • People looking for a simple, privacy-friendly focus timer ■ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aide

Features
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タイマーとプリセット機能のみ。シンプルなポモドーロタイマーで、作業に没入しましょう。 【アプリについて】 タイマー、プリセット、通知。Aideの機能はこれだけです。 記録、実績、グラフ、ランキング、BGM、育成要素等は一切ありません。 目指したのは「集中するための時間を測る」という、ただそれだけの役割に徹することです。 道具は、使う人の目的を遂行するための手段であって、使い続けること自体が目的になってしまっては本末転倒だと考えています。 「今日も継続した」という満足感より先に、目の前の作業に集中できること。 Aideはその一点だけを大切にしています。 【主な機能】 ・タイマー  シンプルなポモドーロタイマー機能です。 ・プリセット  集中時間・休憩時間・サイクルを細かく設定できます。  「25分」にこだわらず、自分に合ったリズムを見つけてください。 ・プリセットの切り替え  プリセット選択ボタンから、適用したいプリセットを選ぶだけ。  ホーム画面を離れることなく、すぐに切り替えられます。 【こんな方におすすめです】 ・タイマーアプリに、余計な機能を求めていない方 ・記録や実績よりも、今この瞬間の集中を大切にしたい方 ・自分だけの集中/休憩サイクルを見つけたい方 【価格について】 無料でご利用いただけます(広告表示あり)。 広告を非表示にしたい場合は、アプリ内課金にてご購入いただけます。

Screenshots

FocusTasks4 screens
Aide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusTasks at none against Aide's shown. FocusTasks also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Aide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Aide 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, Aide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FocusTasks versus Aide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTasksAide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoku, K.K.Robonet Communications inc.

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

Aide

One-time1
  • 広告バナー削除$0.99

Questions

Is FocusTasks free?
FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aide free?
Aide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTasks or Aide have ads?
Aide shows ads; FocusTasks does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusTasks or Aide?
FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, and Aide every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusTasks was updated on September 19, 2026 and Aide on September 15, 2026.

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