# Focus To vs Hustly

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus To at free with in-app purchases against Hustly's subscription. Focus To also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%) and ratings volume (15K vs 48). Hustly's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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 Hustly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Focus To against 4.7 for Hustly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 47% of Hustly's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Hustly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Hustly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews)** | [4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hustly-focus-timer/id6758303198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 100 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Aurelien Moretto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872083471) |

## 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


### Hustly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hustly-focus-timer/id6758303198)

This app generates real-time binaural frequencies to enhance concentration for intellectual work and study. It offers customizable focus blocks, detailed frequency exploration, and smart onboarding tailored to your goals. Track your progress with comprehensive statistics and enjoy a distraction-free, offline experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time binaural frequency generation, Customizable focus blocks, Frequency exploration and benefits, Smart onboarding based on user profile, Detailed tracking and statistics, Offline functionality, iOS Control Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hustly - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hustly - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Hustly - Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Hustly - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Hustly free?

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

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

Focus To is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Hustly averages 4.7 from 48 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Hustly have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Hustly shows ads.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hustly every 9 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hustly on October 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.*
