Comparison

Focus. To Do vs Scribble

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

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.

Highlights
  • Urgency levels
  • Custom labels
  • Dark mode
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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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.

About

Scribble

Features
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Scribble is the fastest way to get a thought out of your head. Most to-do apps make you wait — open the app, find the right list, tap a plus, then type. By then the thought's gone and you're back to scribbling on paper. Scribble opens straight to a blank line with the keyboard already up. Type it, hit return, and it's saved. That's the whole app. • Instant capture — the keyboard is up the moment you open it. No menus, no lists to scroll past. • Rapid-fire — hit return to save and keep going. Empty your head in one sitting. • Natural dates — type "call mom friday" or "renew passport in 2 weeks" and Scribble quietly files the date for you. • Hands-free — say "Hey Siri, Scribble" on your iPhone or Apple Watch and just speak. It lands in your list. • Calm by design — pen-blue ink on warm paper. Nothing to configure, nothing to nag you. No account. No sign-up. No ads. Your jots stay on your device. Scribble isn't trying to be your project manager. It's the napkin that's always in your pocket — just faster.

Screenshots

Focus. To Do4 screens
Scribble2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus. To Do at 15.6 against Scribble's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus. To Do ships an update monthly, Scribble fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus. To Do versus Scribble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus. To DoScribble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartek RajchelROBERT DANIEL FORCE

In-app purchases

None

Focus. To Do

No in-app purchases

None

Scribble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus. To Do free?
Focus. To Do is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scribble free?
Scribble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus. To Do or Scribble have ads?
Neither Focus. To Do nor Scribble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus. To Do or Scribble?
Focus. To Do ships an update monthly, and Scribble fortnightly. Most recently, Focus. To Do was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scribble on November 5, 2026.

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