ADHD Task Outliner vs Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ADHD Task Outliner
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Do you start everything and finish nothing? Most to-do apps hand you a flat list. A flat list just becomes another pile to feel guilty about. You open it, see 47 items at the same level of urgency, and close it again. FinishTrax gives your work a shape โ and keeps the timer inside it. WHO THIS IS FOR Built for people with ADHD, executive dysfunction, or anyone whose brain needs to see the shape of a project before they can start. If you've ever opened a to-do list, felt overwhelmed, and closed it without doing anything โ this is for you. No AI, and nothing gets planned for you. You break the work down; FinishTrax gives you somewhere to put it. OUTLINE Nest projects into tasks and subtasks as deep as you need. Progress rolls up the tree automatically, so you always know where you stand without counting. Set due dates, group work into folders, search all of it. Structure your work the way it actually is, not the way a flat list forces it to be. FOCUS MODE Step into a single branch and work without seeing the rest of your list. Breadcrumbs keep you oriented at any depth. The Next Focus queue lets you move on deliberately when you're ready โ no context switching, no getting pulled off track. POMODORO & FOCUS TIMER Start a timer on a task and the task comes with it. Choose 25 minutes โ the classic Pomodoro โ a gentler 20, a count-up stopwatch, or any length from 1 to 999 minutes. The task's own subtasks sit right under the clock, so you tick them off without leaving the session, and the progress bar moves while the time is still running. Stop early and your focus time is still saved. It ends with a sound only if you asked for one. WHEN SOMETHING URGENT LANDS Capture the interruption in one line. It lands in its own Temporary tasks folder, not in the middle of your projects. Deal with it, then tap your previous task in Recent focus โ the note is still open at the line you left. TIMEBLOCK A day and week calendar for work you've already decided on. Drop a block, link it to its task, repeat it weekly. Deciding once beats re-deciding every morning. COMPLETION HEATMAP A month view of everything you've finished. No scores. No streaks. No grades. Just your honest history โ because one of the hardest parts of ADHD is not believing you're making progress even when you are. It also shows the hours you tend to finish things, and turns a repeating window into weekly blocks in one tap. NOTES THAT STAY WITH THE TASK Every task carries its own Markdown note โ headings, checklists, tables, code, links, and photos from your camera or library. Reopen the task and the thinking is already there, instead of starting over. BUILT DIFFERENT ยท No nagging โ no reminders, no streak alerts, no "come back" nudges. The only notification is a timer you started yourself. ยท No streaks โ breaking one shouldn't become another reason to feel bad. ยท No gamification โ your real work isn't a game. ยท No FinishTrax server โ tasks stay on your device. Optional iCloud sync uses Apple's private CloudKit. ALSO INCLUDED ยท Unlimited nesting โ projects, tasks, subtasks at any depth ยท Automatic progress rollup from child tasks ยท Apple Writing Tools in the note editor ยท Due dates, folders, swipe actions, and full-text search ยท Six Everforest themes โ light and dark, three contrast levels each ยท Trash with restore, so deleting stays reversible ยท Full JSON export and import ยท Local-first โ fully offline capable TRY IT FIRST Annual starts with 7 days free โ long enough to put a real project into it before you pay for anything. Weekly is the low-commitment way in. Lifetime is one payment that never renews. No ads. No data selling. Free trial is for eligible Apple Accounts; subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel in your App Store settings. One purchase covers iPhone and iPad. Requires iOS 26 or later. Questions and privacy policy: https://finishtrax.app
Focus Timer
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Focus Timer is a Pomodoro timer for studying and deep work: run focused sessions on your tasks and see how much time you really spent focused. All features require a subscription or a one-time purchase. Work in short, focused blocks with regular breaks. Pick a task, start the timer and let the Pomodoro cycle carry you โ focus, short break, repeat, and a long break after every round. Your study time, sessions and daily goal are tracked for you, so you always know where your day went. FEATURES: โข Pomodoro timer โ focus sessions with short and long breaks and round dots that show where you are in the cycle. โข Custom timer lengths โ set your own focus, short break and long break lengths and the number of rounds. โข Auto-start โ start the next session or the next cycle automatically, or keep full control. โข Task list with a timer โ start a focus session right from a task and see the focus time of every task. โข Study tracker โ focus charts by day, week and month for focus time, total time and sessions. โข Session timeline โ every session of the day on one timeline, breaks included. โข Daily goal โ set a daily focus goal and watch your progress towards it. โข Streak โ keep your focus streak alive day after day. โข Heatmap โ see your focused days at a glance. โข Session-end alerts โ a notification when a focus session or a break ends. โข Keep screen awake โ leave the timer visible while you work. โข Simple interface โ one tap to start, nothing in the way. โข Private by design โ your sessions and tasks stay on your device. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose a task and start a 25-minute focus session. 2. The timer rings when the session ends. 3. Take a 5-minute short break. 4. After four sessions, take a longer break. 5. Turn on auto-start and the next session begins on its own. Great for students preparing for an exam, for homework and study sessions, and for anyone who wants to beat procrastination at work. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Focus Timer offers: โข Monthly subscription: $14.99 per month โข Yearly subscription: $79.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial โข Lifetime: $229.99 one-time purchase Prices are in USD and may vary by country. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scanlystudio-focus-timer.expo.app/privacy/ Support: https://scanlystudio-focus-timer.expo.app/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Timer at 16.4 against ADHD Task Outliner's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ADHD Task Outliner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ADHD Task Outliner | Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linda Fitriani | Andreas Duca |
In-app purchases
ADHD Task Outliner
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
Focus Timer
- Focus Timer Pro โ Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pro Yearly โ 50% Off$39.991 Year
- Pro Yearly โ 25% Off$59.991 Year
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- Focus Timer Pro โ Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime โ 50% Off$114.99
- Focus Timer Pro โ Lifetime$229.99
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