Comparison

FocusDrop vs Productivity 101

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

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About

FocusDrop

Features
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Know what you need to do, but finding it hard to begin? FocusDrop helps you start one task at a time. Add a task, make the first step smaller, and try two minutes of focus. You don't have to finish everything to make a start. ONE TASK IN FRONT OF YOU Your tasks live in a swipe deck. Swipe right to focus, left for later, up to mark done, or down for details. Keep the next decision small. START SMALLER Tap Start smaller on a task to see one immediate first action, then start a two-minute timer. If you've already written steps, FocusDrop starts with your next unfinished one. This feature works without Apple Intelligence or Pro, within the free focus-session allowance. FOCUS AT YOUR PACE Use short focus sessions, Pomodoro, or open-ended focus. Pause when you need to and keep going when it helps. Countdown widgets and Live Activities keep timed sessions visible; open-ended sessions do not display a countdown Live Activity. QUIET COMPANY WHEN YOU WANT IT Co-Focus is an optional Pro companion that offers calm prompts during your session. It is a software companion, not a live person. On compatible devices, Apple Intelligence can personalize its coaching and generate task breakdowns (also Pro). Other supported devices use the companion's built-in prompts. HABITS THAT FIT REAL LIFE Track daily, weekly and custom-day habits, or repeat a chore every N days. Pause habits and return when you're ready. Mark a gentle rest day, see your consistency, and use the available streak-repair option after one missed day. Turn on Quiet celebrations for a calmer experience while keeping your earned progress. ON YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch companion works with your paired iPhone to start focus sessions and check off habits from your wrist. Home and Lock Screen widgets help keep your next task close. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No FocusDrop account is required. Tasks and sessions are stored on your device and can sync through your own iCloud account when available. Calendar access is optional: FocusDrop only reads today's events to show them on your deck and never changes your calendar. AI generation runs on-device using Apple Intelligence. FocusDrop has no third-party advertising or analytics SDKs. FREE TO START, PRO FOR MORE The free tier includes up to 7 deck tasks and 5 focus sessions per day, including small starts, plus habits and progress tracking. Pro adds unlimited tasks and sessions, Co-Focus, AI task breakdown on compatible devices, custom durations, streak freezes, and more personalization and insights. Choose monthly, annual or lifetime access. Current local prices and any eligible introductory offer are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase. REQUIREMENTS iPhone with iOS 18 or later. The Apple Watch companion requires watchOS 10 or later and a paired iPhone. AI-generated features require an Apple Intelligence compatible iPhone (iPhone 15 Pro or later) running iOS 26 or later, with Apple Intelligence turned on and available for your language and region. The small-start feature works without AI. Built by an independent developer with ADHD, for the moments getting started feels hard. FocusDrop is a productivity tool, not medical treatment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zhukouski.com/focusdrop/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zhukouski.com/focusdrop/privacy.html

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Productivity 101

Features
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Productivity 101 turns focus into a measurable habit. Start a session like a chess clock: your work time counts up, and when you need a break you tap once — break time is tracked separately, so you always know your true focused hours. End the session for a clean summary of work, breaks, and focus rate. It's built for people who are accountable to themselves — students with deadlines, founders, freelancers, and anyone who works long hours and wants to see the proof. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Chess-clock timer with separate work and break tracking • Assign each session to a task; set daily or weekly time targets • Live progress bars and a clear daily goal STAY MOTIVATED — PROFESSIONALLY • A Focus Score and Levels earned purely from real logged hours • Daily and weekly objectives, with streaks and streak protection • Badges at 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 hours per task UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS • A contribution heatmap of your focus, day by day • Personal records, lifetime hours, and per-task trends • Daily and weekly recaps MADE TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY • Hands-free voice control of the timer • Optional reminders as you near a target • Works offline; syncs securely across your devices when you sign in You're accountable to yourself. Productivity 101 keeps the score.

Screenshots

FocusDrop4 screens
Productivity 1014 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Productivity 101 at none against FocusDrop's 3. Productivity 101 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. FocusDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Productivity 101 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
FocusDrop versus Productivity 101: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusDropProductivity 101
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiryl ZhukouskiFINLAY OSCAR HAWKER

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusDrop

Subscriptions2
  • FocusDrop Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FocusDrop Pro Yearly7 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusDrop Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Productivity 101

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusDrop free?
FocusDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Productivity 101 free?
Productivity 101 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusDrop or Productivity 101 have ads?
Neither FocusDrop nor Productivity 101 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusDrop or Productivity 101?
FocusDrop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Productivity 101 every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusDrop was updated on October 2, 2026 and Productivity 101 on October 7, 2026.

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