Topmost vs Solo Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Topmost
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Topmost is the simplest possible to-do list. Everything goes on a single stack โ and you only ever see the one thing on top. Add something new and it becomes the top. Resolve the top and the next thing rises. That's the whole app: one thing at a time, and you can't hide from it. Most to-do apps let you hoard. A 40-item list isn't a plan โ it's a guilt museum. Topmost makes hoarding impossible by design. No backlog to scroll, no priorities to fiddle with, no "done" pile to admire. Just the thing in front of you, and the relief of an empty stack. THE REWARD IS THE EMPTY SCREEN Clear the last thing and you've earned it โ a calm, quiet moment that's the heart of the app. Nothing on top. That's the whole point. DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR โข Pure, typography-forward design that follows light and dark โข A crisp pop when you resolve something โ and a warmer one for the last โข Undo a pop whenever you need to โข Push and resolve from widgets, the Lock Screen, Control Center, Siri, the Share sheet, your Apple Watch, and the Mac menu bar โข Syncs across all your devices with iCloud TOPMOST PLUS (optional) โข Contexts โ separate stacks for Work, Home, anything; only one active at a time, so switching stays deliberate โข Themes and your own reward colour for the empty screen โข Look back โ a quiet, read-only record of what you've cleared One purchase covers all your Apple devices, forever. Family Sharing included. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. No analytics. Your stack lives in your private iCloud and nowhere else. Data Not Collected โ and we mean it. One thing at a time. Terms of Use: https://usetopmost.com/terms
Solo Focus
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Just one task. Right now. Solo Focus is a focus timer for people who get overwhelmed by long to-do lists. Instead of everything, it shows you one task at a time โ so starting feels possible. A built-in body-doubling mode and ambient sound keep you company, and the timer is gentle about breaks so you don't burn out. WHY SOLO FOCUS โข One task at a time โ beat overwhelm and just start โข Body doubling, built in โ focus alongside ambient company โข A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks โข Ambient sounds to settle into deep work โข Session insights โ see your focus over time โข Made with ADHD and neurodivergent brains in mind NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. SOLO FOCUS PRO Unlock unlimited tasks, all ambient sounds, every theme and full insights. Pro is available as a subscription with a free trial. โ Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3830e18e9943817b9973f8dd62fcbf4c
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Topmost at none against Solo Focus's shown. Topmost also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Topmost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Solo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Topmost ships an update every 3 days, Solo Focus every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Topmost | Solo Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dares Core d.o.o. | RIVERSHIP |
In-app purchases
Topmost
- Topmost Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Topmost Plus$8.99
Solo Focus
- Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year









