Comparison

Focus To Do vs PriorityStack

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

Head to head
About

Focus To Do

Features
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Feeling buried under a never-ending to-do list? Pile turns task management into something you'll actually stick with. The idea is simple: dump everything on your mind into your Pile, then work through it one task at a time. No overwhelming list staring back at you, just one thing, right now. HOW IT WORKS 1. Each morning, Pile helps you plan your day from what you've piled up. 2. Then, just focus on one thing by swiping right to complete or left to skip. 3. Each evening, take two minutes to dump what's on your plate. 4. Repeat again tomorrow. FEATURES: SWIPE A TASK Right to done, left to skip. No overthinking required. EVENING DUMP Offload everything on your mind before you close out for the day. MORNING PLANNING Review what's ahead and set realistic time estimates for each task. SKIP TRACKING See which tasks you keep avoiding so nothing falls through the cracks. Traditional to-do apps are built for lists. Pile is built for people. When you can only see one task at a time, you stop second-guessing and start doing. No more decision fatigue. No more guilt from a list that never shrinks. Terms of Service https://focuswithpile.com/#terms Privacy Policy https://focuswithpile.com/#privacy-policy

About

PriorityStack

Features
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PriorityStack uses the Ivy Lee method: each night, write down tomorrow's 6 most important tasks in priority order. Tackle them one at a time. Simple, proven, and life-changing. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • The Ivy Lee Method — rank tomorrow's 6 most important tasks tonight, tackle them one at a time • Daily reflection log with mood and notes • Recurring tasks that auto-populate on the right weekday • Quick-capture inbox for stray ideas before they're lost • Focus sessions with interruption tracking • No sign-up and no account — your stacks stay on your device PRIORITYSTACK PREMIUM — $2.99/month: • Unlimited daily stacks • Full history and analytics • Recurring priorities • Weekly review • Every future update included PERFECT FOR: Productivity enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, busy professionals, and anyone who wants a clear, focused top-6 daily task list based on proven productivity methods. Choose the plan that suits you: monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. The Lifetime option is a single purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Focus To Do4 screens
PriorityStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus To Do at none against PriorityStack's shown. Focus To Do also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Focus To Do sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PriorityStack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus To Do ships an update every 3 days, PriorityStack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Focus To Do versus PriorityStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus To DoPriorityStack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalph Mendel OrdanzaTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus To Do

Subscriptions2
  • Pile Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pile Annual$39.991 Year
1 purchases

PriorityStack

Subscriptions1
  • PriorityStack Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Focus To Do free?
Focus To Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PriorityStack free?
PriorityStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus To Do or PriorityStack have ads?
PriorityStack shows ads; Focus To Do does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus To Do or PriorityStack?
Focus To Do ships an update every 3 days, and PriorityStack every 2 months. Most recently, Focus To Do was updated on October 24, 2026 and PriorityStack on October 25, 2026.

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