Comparison

FocusTasks vs Focusly

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

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Focusly

Features
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Focus deeper. Get more done โ€” one Pomodoro at a time. Focusly is a completely free focus timer built around the proven Pomodoro Technique. Whether you're studying, working, or tackling any task that needs your full attention, Focusly helps you stay on track without distractions. TIMER Follow the classic Pomodoro cycle: focus โ†’ short break โ†’ long break after a set number of sessions. Start, pause, resume, or reset with a single tap. Skip a phase when you need to, track completed sessions in real time, and get notified the moment a phase ends. READY-MADE PROFILES Pick the rhythm that fits you: Classic 25/5/20 Deep Focus 50/10/25 Flexible 45/10/25 Beginner 20/5/15 Mini 15/5/15 Every profile follows 4 focus sessions with one long break. CUSTOM TIMERS Set your own focus, short break, and long break durations, and choose how many sessions until your long break. Your custom timer appears as a chip on the home screen โ€” edit it anytime, delete with a long press, and undo if you change your mind. 6 BEAUTIFUL THEMES Choose from OLED Flip, City & Circle, Neon Ring, Card Deck, Pomo Red, and Desktop. Your theme is saved automatically and can be changed anytime from the timer screen. AMBIENT SOUNDS Preview and pick from Silence, Waves, Rain, Relax, and Birds โ€” looped seamlessly throughout your session. HOME SCREEN WIDGET & LOCK SCREEN Track your timer from the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen with iOS Live Activity. The home screen widget shows your remaining time, status, and today's session count at a glance. Pause or resume directly from the widget or Live Activity. ANALYTICS See today's total focus time, your current streak, and how many pomodoros you've completed today and overall. Review your progress with a 7-day bar chart and a weekly summary. Focusly is completely free. A short onboarding walks you through setting up widgets and Live Activity on first launch, and a built-in "How it works" guide explains the technique. Ready to focus? Download Focusly and start your first Pomodoro session today.

Screenshots

FocusTasks4 screens
Focusly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focusly at none against FocusTasks's 4. Focusly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Focusly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FocusTasks versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTasksFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoku, K.K.Kubra Nur AKIN

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
None

Focusly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusTasks free?
FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusTasks or Focusly have ads?
Neither FocusTasks nor Focusly shows ads.

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