Focus. To Do vs Pearlog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus. To Do
A minimalist task manager designed for distraction-free organization. It focuses on urgency and custom labels, offering a clean interface and offline functionality. Ideal for those who find other to-do apps overwhelming.
- Urgency levels
- Custom labels
- Dark mode
- Clean, minimal interface
- Offline functionality
- Cross-device sync
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Most to-do apps do too much. Focus. does just enough. Focus. is a simple, distraction-free task manager designed for minds that work differently. No calendars, no timelines, no overwhelming features — just your tasks, organized by what matters most right now. Add tasks, set urgency, and label them your way. That's it. Because when everything feels urgent, clarity is everything. Use it offline, locally on your device — or sign in with Google to back up and sync your tasks across devices. No account required to get started. FEATURES · Urgency levels — know what needs your attention first · Custom labels — organize tasks the way your brain works · Dark mode — easy on the eyes, any time of day · Clean, minimal interface — nothing to distract you from what matters Focus. is for people who want to spend less time managing their list and more time actually doing it. One list. Total clarity. Just focus.
Pearlog
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BUILD HABITS YOUR WAY - Check in to log the day, add an entry afterward, or run a timer. - A missed day is repairable. - Paste text and Pearlog turns it into projects, activities, and tags. - Your secondhalf works with you. Secondhalf is available where Apple Intelligence is enabled. ORGANIZE WITH PROJECTS AND TAGS - Group your activities into projects, then tag them. - Check-ins and time counted per project, by week or by date range. - Give a project a deadline and get reminded before it. COST TRACKING Give a project an hourly rate, a per-activity rate, or both. MAGIC WORDS Type a short word and Pearlog expands it into a full description. SIRI Log a check-in, start a timer, or add a project. ICLOUD SYNC AND EXPORT Habits and activities stay in sync over iCloud. Access them on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pearlog at weekly against Focus. To Do's monthly. Focus. To Do's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Focus. To Do ships an update monthly, Pearlog weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Focus. To Do | Pearlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bartek Rajchel | Braveyo LLC |
In-app purchases
Focus. To Do
No in-app purchases
Pearlog
No in-app purchases









