# Focus vs Agenda

The clearest difference is monetization model: Agenda at free with in-app purchases against Focus's subscription. Agenda also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Agenda sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Agenda holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 64% of Agenda's.

Focus ships an update every 2 weeks, Agenda weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Agenda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agenda-notes-meets-calendar/id1370289240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 311 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Momenta B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287445659) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240)

This app helps users improve concentration and productivity by breaking work into structured intervals with scheduled breaks. It offers task management, detailed statistics, and syncs across all Apple devices, including Apple Watch and widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Unlimited to-do lists, In-depth productivity statistics, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Focus - 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Early Bird | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Patron Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time tracking
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Great for Pomodoro technique

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Forced to pay for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite intro screen
- Prompts to set up app on every open
- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Sync issues between iPhone, iPad, and Watch
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate tasks
- Calendar integration
- Background sounds
- Customizable timer lengths
- Automatic focus mode switching


### Agenda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agenda-notes-meets-calendar/id1370289240)

This app integrates notes with your calendar, allowing you to associate notes with specific dates or events. It offers a rich text editor and supports attaching files and photos, with cross-device syncing and collaboration features. The core functionality is free, with optional premium features available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Notes linked to calendar dates/events, Timeline view of notes, Rich text editor with formatting, Attach files and photos to notes, Cross-device syncing (iCloud/Dropbox), Project and category organization, Real-time collaboration

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription macOS+iOS | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Features iPadOS+iOS | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Features iOS & iPadOS | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium macOS, iOS & iPadOS | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Features | $179.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 📅 Excellent calendar integration
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices
- 🗓 Date-focused note-taking
- 🔍 Helpful search and tagging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific notes
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🖌 Lack of Apple Pencil support

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Text formatting inconsistencies
- Unresponsive UI in certain cases

**Requested features**

- Handwriting and drawing support
- Ability to insert images and files
- Project templates and subfolders
- Google Calendar integration
- Improved note formatting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Agenda free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus or Agenda?

Agenda is rated higher. Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Agenda averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Focus or Agenda have ads?

Neither Focus nor Agenda shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Agenda?

Focus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Agenda weekly. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Agenda on October 20, 2026.

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