# Focus To vs Daybox

The clearest difference is ads: Focus To at none against Daybox's shown. Focus To also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Daybox's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daybox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Daybox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Daybox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-task-timer/id6758927731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Scott Hanson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875813160) |

## 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


### Daybox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-task-timer/id6758927731)

This app helps you stay focused by automatically progressing through a list of timed tasks. Set durations, add tasks with icons and colors, and let the timer guide you through your day without manual intervention. Live Activities keep your timer visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island.

**Highlights:** Automatic task progression, Customizable task durations and icons, Drag-and-drop task reordering, Live Activities for lock screen/Dynamic Island, Cross-device synchronization, Audio cues for transitions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daybox Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Daybox Pro Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Daybox Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Daybox free?

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

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

Daybox is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Daybox averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Daybox have ads?

Daybox shows ads; Focus To does not.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Daybox every 9 days. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 25, 2026 and Daybox on September 24, 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.*