Comparison

FocusDrop vs Project Builder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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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Project Builder

Features
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ProjectBuilder helps anyone building or renovating a house stay in control - no more notes scattered across spreadsheets, WhatsApp and paper folders. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Construction schedule - break the build into stages and tasks, track progress, change statuses - see exactly where you are and what is coming up next. Budget and costs - log costs against specific tasks, mark them as paid, compare plan versus actual spend. No more surprises when reconciling with the bank. Team management - invite contractors, site managers, architects - everyone sees what they should, with the right role and permissions. Site chat - talk to your team directly on a task or a defect report, instead of losing decisions in scattered text threads. Defect reporting - take a photo, describe the issue, assign it to a contractor - with history and repair status, ready to show at handover. Floor plans - upload a floor plan and pin each defect exactly where it is, instead of describing "that stain in the big room, near the window". Push notifications - a new task, comment or defect reaches your crew's phone straight away, so you are not ringing round to check whether anyone opened the app. Google Drive backup - connect your Drive and keep your own copy of every photo and document. Build documentation - photos and files attached to a specific stage - proof of what was done and when (useful for disputes or warranty claims). Full sync with the web app - start on your computer, continue on your phone on site - everything in real time. Available in English and Polish. WHO IT IS FOR: Investors building a house on their own or with a general contractor. People renovating a flat and coordinating several crews. Anyone tired of managing a construction site by phone calls and memory.

Screenshots

FocusDrop4 screens
Project Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Builder at none against FocusDrop's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FocusDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Project Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FocusDrop versus Project Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusDropProject Builder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiryl ZhukouskiSzymon Motyka

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

Project Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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