# Focus To vs Bakery

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus To at 15K against Bakery's 827. Focus To also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 64%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Bakery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bakery sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus To holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 827, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bakery's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Bakery every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Bakery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews)** | [4.6 (827 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakery-study-timer/id1441084360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 827 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with task management to boost productivity. Organize tasks, set reminders, and track your focused work sessions with detailed reports. Syncs across all your devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable lengths, Task and project organization, Recurring tasks and reminders, Detailed time tracking reports, Cross-platform synchronization, White noise for focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus To-Do Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 💡 Useful Pomodoro technique integration
- 🌱 Motivating gamification features
- 📊 Detailed analytics and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Cluttered or confusing interface
- 🕰️ Timer resets or disappears unexpectedly
- 🚫 Paywall locks core features

**Reported bugs**

- Pomodoro timer not working correctly
- Data/progress resets randomly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Calendar integration
- Ability to pause/resume Pomodoro sessions
- More customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Bakery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakery-study-timer/id1441084360)

This app encourages users to stay off their phones and focus on real-life tasks like studying or work. It uses a gamified timer where users select a virtual pastry to bake, with the bake progressing while the screen is off. Successful bakes earn coins to unlock new recipes and baked goods.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Virtual pastry baking, Screen-off timer functionality, Earn coins for successful bakes, Unlock new recipes and baked goods, Progress tracking in display case

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Slate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classics Recipe Book | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Keeps user off distracting apps
- 🚀 Helps with productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Lack of pause/break feature
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new recipes

**Reported bugs**

- App resets and loses progress
- Baked goods burn even without using phone
- Unable to exit tutorial or shop screens

**Requested features**

- Add more dessert options
- Implement a total study time tracker
- Allow music playback during sessions
- Include a to-do list or calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

Focus To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bakery free?

Bakery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus To or Bakery?

Focus To is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Bakery averages 4.6 from 827 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Bakery have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Bakery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus To or Bakery?

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bakery every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bakery on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*