# Focus To vs Dote Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Focus To at 4.8 against Dote Timer's 4.4. Focus To also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 36). Dote Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 Dote Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus To holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dote Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Dote Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Dote Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews)** | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dote-timer-time-management/id1571853720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Smartdong School](https://appshunter.io/developer/388666251) |

## 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


### Dote Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dote-timer-time-management/id1571853720)

This app helps you manage your time and boost concentration by using a unique flip timer and detailed statistical analysis. It also includes features for planning, journaling, and collaborative study sessions, with an option to donate earned coins to charity.

**Highlights:** Flip timer for concentration, 10-minute dot-separated planner, Detailed statistical charts, Donation program for underprivileged students, Three-line daily diary, Real-time study group sessions, Apple Watch integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 3-month subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Annual subscription | $8.49 | per year |
| Premium Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium LifeTime Pass | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Dote Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus To or Dote Timer?

Focus To is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Dote Timer averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Dote Timer have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Dote Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus To or Dote Timer?

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dote Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dote Timer on September 14, 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.*