Comparison

Ago vs RockFocus

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

Head to head
About

Ago

This app helps you track how long it's been since you last performed a task, like watering plants or changing an air filter. It focuses on providing factual information without pressure or notifications, allowing you to decide when to act.

Highlights
  • Time interval logging
  • Task reset with one tap
  • No streaks or pressure
  • Simple and private interface
  • Customizable icons and colors
  • Soft deadline indicators
Features
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When did you last change the air filter? Water the succulents? Call your mom? Ago answers one question: how long has it been? Tap once to reset. That's it. THE GAP BETWEEN A TO-DO LIST AND A CALENDAR Not a streak tracker. Not a to-do list. Ago lives in the gap between both - for things with a rough cadence you want to honor, not a fixed schedule. Car tires. The dentist. The friend you keep meaning to call. Plants that need water every couple of weeks or so. NO GUILT TRIPS. JUST THE NUMBER. Ago shows you how long it's been and gets out of the way. No judgment. No chain to break. No notifications nagging you. Open it when you want to know. The "three months?!" moment is the whole product. You see the number, you decide what to do about it. ALWAYS ONE GLANCE AWAY - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show the live elapsed time, counting up in real time - Log something done right from the widget, without opening the app - A soft deadline turns a card overdue when it's been too long - a quiet cue, never an alarm BUILT TO BE EXACT, NOT FUZZY - See the precise time since you last did it, down to the day - Open any item for a monthly calendar of its history - Give each thing an icon and a color so the list reads at a glance WHAT PEOPLE TRACK WITH AGO - Home maintenance: air filter, furnace, gutters - Plant care and watering - Car service and tires - Medication and supplements - Friends and family: how long since you called? - Pet grooming and vet visits SIMPLE AND PRIVATE No accounts. No ads. Nothing to sign in to, nothing to manage. Your data syncs privately across your devices with iCloud, and stays yours. PAY ONCE. KEEP FOREVER. One-time purchase unlocks everything. No subscription. Ever. Pick a color, choose an icon, set a soft deadline, and Ago tells you when something's been a while. No alarm, no nag. Just a card that says it's time.

About

RockFocus

This app uses a unique rock animation to track focused work sessions. Log your thoughts, visualize progress over time with calendar views and summaries, and sync data across devices. Unlock premium features for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Calm rock animation timer
  • Customizable session labels
  • Optional post-session thoughts
  • Calendar and summary views
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Haptic feedback and alternate icons
Features
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RockFocus is a focus timer and time tracker inspired by Sisyphus pushing his rock uphill. Each focus session is another push. It helps you get started, record the time you put in, and see where that time goes. Who is RockFocus for? Whether you're a student, developer, content creator, reader, or someone who finds it hard to avoid distractions, RockFocus gives you a place to focus on one thing at a time. Why track your focus time? You may have a goal: pass an exam, finish a book, or complete a long-term project. Setting a goal is easy; starting again and again is harder. Tap Start to move from planning to doing. Record the time you spend, then look back at what received your attention and what needs more of it. This can help you plan your days with greater intention. How does RockFocus help? - Start focusing with a tap. Spend less time preparing and more time on the task at hand. - Set an app blocklist or allowlist to reduce distractions during a session. - Play focus sounds to create an atmosphere for studying, working, or reading. - Choose a count-up or countdown timer to suit the way you focus. - Organize your focus time with labels and see where your time goes. - Review your focus data by day, week, and month to see your effort over time. - Get a break reminder after a longer session and take a moment to move. - Check your focus status with Home Screen widgets and Live Activities. - Use RockFocus on iPhone and iPad, with focus records synced through iCloud. Some features require a RockFocus Pro subscription, including full insights, app blocklists and allowlists, countdown, and additional focus sounds. ------------ Privacy Policy: https://www.rockfocusapp.com/en/privacy/ User Agreement: https://www.rockfocusapp.com/en/terms/

Screenshots

Ago4 screens
RockFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ago at 100% against RockFocus's 67%. Ago also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Ago sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and RockFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ago ships an update weekly, RockFocus every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ago versus RockFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgoRockFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDay Two佳成 王

Customer experience

Ago

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RockFocus

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ago

One-time2
  • Ago Pro$4.99
  • Ago Pro$5.99
3 purchases

RockFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Ago free?
Ago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RockFocus free?
RockFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ago or RockFocus have ads?
Neither Ago nor RockFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ago or RockFocus?
Ago ships an update weekly, and RockFocus every 5 days. Most recently, Ago was updated on October 24, 2026 and RockFocus on October 24, 2026.

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