# Focus vs TaskFocus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TaskFocus at 100% against Focus's 57%. TaskFocus also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Focus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 14). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TaskFocus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TaskFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of TaskFocus's.

Focus ships an update every 10 days, TaskFocus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | TaskFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1643403591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 301 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Le Nhung](https://appshunter.io/developer/866126798) |

## 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


### TaskFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1643403591)

This app helps you boost productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. Break down your work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between. Track your progress and customize timer settings to suit your needs.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Timer for focused work, Simple and easy-to-use interface, Customizable timer intervals, Progress statistics, Task management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Quater Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pomodoro Pro Quaterly | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pomodoro Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Pomorodo Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Pomodoro Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pomodoro Timer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is TaskFocus free?

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

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

TaskFocus is rated higher. Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while TaskFocus averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Focus or TaskFocus have ads?

TaskFocus shows ads; Focus does not.

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

Focus ships an update every 10 days, and TaskFocus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus was updated on September 26, 2026 and TaskFocus on August 12, 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.*