# Focus vs MS To Do list for Watch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus at 57% against MS To Do list for Watch's 0%. Focus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 33). MS To Do list for Watch's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MS To Do list for Watch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 0% of MS To Do list for Watch's.

Focus ships an update every 10 days, MS To Do list for Watch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | MS To Do list for Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews)** | [4.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ms-to-do-list-for-watch/id1566765622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **57.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 302 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) |

## 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


### MS To Do list for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ms-to-do-list-for-watch/id1566765622)

Manage your tasks and reminders directly from your wrist. This app syncs seamlessly with your Microsoft To Do account, offering a streamlined experience optimized for your watch.

**Highlights:** MS To Do API integration, No ads, WatchOS tailored experience, Complication support, View tasks due today, Syncs with MS To Do

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is MS To Do list for Watch free?

MS To Do list for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus or MS To Do list for Watch?

Focus is rated higher. Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while MS To Do list for Watch averages 4.1 from 33 ratings.

### Do Focus or MS To Do list for Watch have ads?

Neither Focus nor MS To Do list for Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or MS To Do list for Watch?

Focus ships an update every 10 days, and MS To Do list for Watch monthly. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 15, 2026 and MS To Do list for Watch on September 28, 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.*