Comparison

Focusdrop vs Shared Lists

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

Head to head
About

Focusdrop

Features
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Most people don't struggle with focus — they struggle with consistency. Focusdrop is the simplest way to build a lasting daily focus habit. Log your focus task each day, protect your streak, and watch your consistency compound over time — all in a beautifully clean app that keeps your data completely private. Focusdrop requires a Focusdrop Pro auto-renewable subscription ($4.99/month or $34.99/year) to use. All features listed below are included with the subscription. YOUR STREAK, YOUR MOTIVATION Every day you complete a focus session, your streak grows. Miss a day and you start over — which turns out to be one of the most powerful motivators there is. A home screen widget keeps your current streak visible at a glance, so your progress is always front and center. MILESTONE MOMENTS WORTH CELEBRATING Hit 7, 30, 60, or 100 consecutive days and Focusdrop marks the moment with a full-screen celebration and a shareable card. These aren't just notifications — they're genuine milestones you'll want to remember and share. SOUNDS THAT HELP YOU FOCUS Choose from a curated library of ambient sounds — rain, forest, lo-fi, white noise, coffee shop, and more — designed to help you drop into a focused state and stay there. Let the right sound become the cue your brain needs to get to work. INSIGHTS THAT ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING Focusdrop surfaces patterns in your focus history so you can understand when you're most consistent, where you tend to slip, and how far you've come. Personal, honest, and genuinely useful. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your data lives on your device. No account required. No server-side storage. Nothing sent to third parties. Optional iCloud backup keeps your progress safe using your own personal cloud — on your terms, always. Daily reminder notifications help you protect your streak on your busiest days, and full dark mode support makes Focusdrop feel right at any hour. Start your first focus day today. Download Focusdrop and build the habit that makes everything else possible. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Focusdrop Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $4.99 per month or $34.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://qv4wrzh4r5lqt0wed1lsr-web.rork.live/terms Privacy Policy: https://qv4wrzh4r5lqt0wed1lsr-web.rork.live/privacy Privacy Choices: https://qv4wrzh4r5lqt0wed1lsr-web.rork.live/privacy-choices

About

Shared Lists

Features
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Shared Lists makes planning together simple. Create shared shopping lists, family checklists, household tasks, travel plans, event lists, and everyday to-do lists, then invite the people you need and keep everyone on the same page in real time. Whether you're organizing groceries with your family, planning a trip with friends, managing household chores, or coordinating a project, Shared Lists gives everyone one shared place to add, update, and complete items together. PLAN TOGETHER, WITHOUT THE BACK-AND-FORTH Create a list and invite others using an invite code or QR code. Everyone sees the same up-to-date list, so there are fewer missed messages, duplicate purchases, and forgotten tasks. SMARTER EVERYDAY LISTS • Create shared lists for shopping, groceries, chores, travel, events, projects, and more • Smarter Quick Add suggests items you've used before as you type • Real-time synchronization keeps everyone up to date • See when an item is still waiting to sync • New Item Changes view helps you see who changed what • Check off, edit, and organize items together • Push notifications help keep members informed about list activity WORKS EVEN WHEN YOU'RE OFFLINE Keep using your lists when your connection drops. Supported offline changes sync automatically when you're back online, helping you stay productive wherever you are. INVITE AND COLLABORATE EASILY Share a list using a simple invite code or QR code and start collaborating with family, friends, or teammates. MAKE SHARED LISTS YOUR OWN Personalize your experience with your profile name and avatar, light and dark themes, and an interface designed to stay simple even as your lists grow. AVAILABLE IN 12 LANGUAGES • English • العربية — Arabic • Deutsch — German • فارسی — Persian • Français — French • हिन्दी — Hindi • 日本語 — Japanese • اردو — Urdu • 中文 — Chinese (Simplified) • Русский — Russian • Português — Portuguese • Español — Spanish TRY IT WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT Use Guest mode to try Shared Lists instantly without creating an account. FREE AND PREMIUM PLANS Start with the Free plan for everyday list sharing. Upgrade to Silver, Gold, or Diamond for higher limits, more active lists, more collaborators, and an ad-free experience. Gold and Diamond also include additional features such as list archive retention and spreadsheet export. PRIVATE AND SECURE Shared Lists supports account-based sign-in with Apple, Google, or email. You can also delete your account and associated data at any time. From family shopping and grocery lists to shared tasks, travel planning, household chores, and collaborative checklists, Shared Lists helps everyone stay organized together. Plan together. Stay in sync. Get things done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focusdrop4 screens
Shared Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focusdrop at none against Shared Lists's shown. Shared Lists's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price 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. Focusdrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shared Lists sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Focusdrop versus Shared Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusdropShared Lists
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDalton CrowderSmart Life Solutions Group LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusdrop

Subscriptions2
  • Focusdrop Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focusdrop Pro Annual$34.991 Year
3 purchases

Shared Lists

Subscriptions3
  • Silver Plan$1.991 Month
  • Gold Plan$3.991 Month
  • Diamond Plan$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Focusdrop free?
Focusdrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shared Lists free?
Shared Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focusdrop or Shared Lists have ads?
Shared Lists shows ads; Focusdrop does not.

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