Focus Planner vs Focus Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Planner
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Focus Planner Focus Planner is a clean and intuitive daily planner designed to help you organize your tasks, stay focused, and build productive routines. Whether youβre planning your workday, managing personal projects, or keeping track of everyday tasks, Focus Planner gives you everything you need in a simple and distraction-free interface. Features β’ Create tasks in seconds β’ Organize tasks with custom lists and groups β’ Plan your day with a clean timeline β’ Set reminders so you never miss important tasks β’ Create repeating tasks for daily and weekly routines β’ Attach notes, photos and links to your tasks β’ Prioritize what matters most β’ Keep everything organized in one place Designed for focus Focus Planner removes unnecessary complexity and helps you concentrate on what truly matters. Every interaction is designed to be fast, intuitive, and effortless. Whether youβre a student, professional, freelancer, or simply someone who enjoys staying organized, Focus Planner adapts to your workflow without getting in your way. Download Focus Planner and make every day more organized. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR5vGoElZb1lG4TH7pXMcGY6q-CB4yQNBpYc4eg-I05dRvm7k6wPkkmum97iuuskITSJM1CJYMquGLN/pub
Focus Buddy
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Focus Buddy is a simple, beautiful timer built around the science of ultradian rhythms: work in focused bursts, then rest, and repeat. Choose from proven presets like 52/17, 40/20, and 25/5, or unlock your own custom lengths with Focus Buddy Pro. FEATURES β’ Built-in focus/rest presets: 52/17, 40/20, 25/5 β’ Custom Timers (Pro) β’ Custom Themes (Pro) β’ Live Activities & Dynamic Island β’ Home Screen widget (Pro) β’ Daily streaks No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a simple, distraction-free timer to help you focus and recharge, in rhythm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Focus Buddy at 3 against Focus Planner's 1. Focus Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Focus Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Buddy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Focus Planner | Focus Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Volodymyr Saviuk | Joseph Murillo |
In-app purchases
Focus Planner
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Focus Buddy
- Focus Buddy$1.99
- Focus Buddy, for Family$3.99









