Comparison

Focusly vs Shift Calendar PayCue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focusly

Features
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Focusly is a routine and task planner designed for ADHD brains โ€” not neurotypical to-do lists. If starting a task feels impossible, Focusly breaks it down until the first step feels easy. HOW FOCUSLY HELPS YOU FOCUS โ€ข Break it down โ€” split any task into small, doable steps. Don't know how? Our AI breaks it down for you in seconds. โ€ข One step at a time โ€” Focusly shows you the single next step, so you never feel overwhelmed by the whole list. โ€ข Gentle reminders โ€” set a time for each step and get nudged at the right moment, not nagged. โ€ข Stay on track โ€” review your tasks and completion times to see what's working and build momentum. WHY ADHD BRAINS LOVE IT Focusly is built around how ADHD actually works: less overwhelm, smaller steps, and clear structure for your day. It helps you focus on completing tasks with calm, not pressure. FOCUSLY PRO Unlock the full experience with Focusly Pro: โ€ข Unlimited routines and steps โ€ข AI task breakdown โ€ข Pattern insights and a visual daily timeline โ€ข Home screen widget SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Focusly Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: โ€ข Yearly โ€” $29.99/year (includes a 7-day free trial) โ€ข Monthly โ€” $4.99/month Payment is 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 is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nguyenvankhoecs50.github.io/focusly-legal/privacy.html

About

Shift Calendar PayCue

Features
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Shift Calendar PayCue helps solo shift workers plan their schedule and understand expected earnings before payday. Use PayCue to add planned or actual shifts, track work hours, subtract unpaid breaks, calculate overtime, add tips and bonuses, and see monthly pay estimates in one clear place. It is built for hourly workers, nurses, servers, retail staff, security guards, warehouse teams, drivers, and anyone whose schedule changes week to week. Main features: - Shift calendar and work schedule planner - Work hours tracker with unpaid breaks - Work hours pay calculator - Overtime estimates - Tips and bonus tracking - Payday forecast - Monthly earnings summary - CSV and calendar export - Weekly and yearly premium subscriptions - No team onboarding, payroll integration, or manager dashboard Free users can add a limited number of shifts each month. Upgrade to PayCue Pro for unlimited shifts and export tools. PayCue does not provide legal, tax, payroll, or employment advice. Earnings are estimates based on the pay rules you enter. Terms of use: https://smartaitomation.com/termsshiftcalendarpaycueapp.html

Screenshots

Focusly4 screens
Shift Calendar PayCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focusly and Shift Calendar PayCue are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Focusly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shift Calendar PayCue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focusly versus Shift Calendar PayCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocuslyShift Calendar PayCue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIET NAM JINGLE SOFTWARESmart Automation SRL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusly

Subscriptions2
  • Focusly Pro โ€” Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focusly Pro โ€” Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Shift Calendar PayCue

Subscriptions2
  • PayCue Weekly$5.997 Days
  • PayCue Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Calendar PayCue free?
Shift Calendar PayCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focusly or Shift Calendar PayCue have ads?
Neither Focusly nor Shift Calendar PayCue shows ads.

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