Comparison

Focus vs ADHDump

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focus

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
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Do your best work. Focus helps you concentrate with timed focus sessions built on the Pomodoro technique, track your tasks and projects, and see real progress — across all your Apple devices. A calm, proven rhythm: plan, work, break, review. “[…] a tool that can genuinely make people more productive” – MacStories.net “[…] a must-have for anyone who finds themselves easily getting distracted or forgetting to take occasional breaks.” – iDownloadBlog.com I always use Focus when… … I need to start a deep-work session … I want to stop procrastinating and finally begin … I want to break a big project into focused sprints … I’m studying and need to concentrate … I want to protect my time from distractions … I want to build a daily focus habit … I want to see what I actually got done today … I want structure without a heavy, complicated system Benefits * Start focusing in seconds: pick a task, start a session, get to work * The proven Pomodoro rhythm — plan → work → break → review — that gives your attention somewhere to go * Sessions and tasks together: a focus timer plus real task, project, and time tracking (most apps split these into two) * See your progress: daily and weekly activity and goals make focus feel earned, never nagged * Restful breaks that are part of the rhythm, not slacking * Calm and encouraging — momentum, never hustle, grind, or guilt Features * Timed focus sessions with flexible session and break lengths * Tasks, projects, and time tracking * Daily and weekly activity and goals * In-app Learning: short, friendly guides you can apply as you read * Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island * Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight via App Intents * Seamless iCloud sync * Built-in accessibility * Privacy first: your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud * Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro * Handcrafted by real humans :-) Focus is free to start. Focus Pro unlocks everything with a 7-day free trial. Thanks for doing your best work with us! We’re always improving Focus. If you have feedback or an idea, we’d love to hear it. About us Focus is made by Jan & Kerstin, two independent app developers based in Germany. We built Focus for our own workdays — to concentrate, make real progress, and still keep things calm. Our goal: a productivity app that’s a joy to use every day. We built this tool for ourselves — and now we’d love to share it with you! Questions? We offer friendly support. Just drop us a note at support@meaningful-things.com and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can. Privacy & Terms https://meaningful-things.com/privacy https://meaningful-things.com/terms

About

ADHDump

Features
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Your brain doesn’t need to remember everything. That’s what ADHDump is for. ADHDump is a simple and powerful tool designed to help you get thoughts out of your head and into a clear, organised system you can trust. For people with ADHD, busy minds, or anyone feeling overwhelmed, mental clutter can make it hard to focus. ADHDump helps you offload thoughts instantly so you can stay present and in control. Dump allows you to quickly capture thoughts using voice or text. Whether it is an idea, reminder, or task, you can get it out of your head and into your Dump Vault. You will be reminded later, so nothing gets lost and you do not need to go looking for it. Echo is designed for thoughts that need to come back at the right time. You can schedule reminders and your entries are prioritised and summarised for you. Everything is organised into your diary, helping you focus on what matters most. Both Dump and Echo use talk to text for fast and easy input. ADHDump also includes post call reminders to help you recall important details after phone calls, so nothing slips through the cracks. This app is built to reduce overwhelm, support focus, and make it easier to manage everyday life. It is designed to work with the way your brain actually functions. Dump it. Trust it. Come back to it when it matters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://adhdump.com.au/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
ADHDump3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ADHDump at every 3 days against Focus's every 10 days. ADHDump also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Focus's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ADHDump sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update every 10 days, ADHDump every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus versus ADHDump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusADHDump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMeaningful Things GmbH & Co. KGExecutive Function Technologies Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

Focus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • Ability to duplicate tasks
  • Calendar integration
  • Background sounds
  • Customizable timer lengths
  • Automatic focus mode switching
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  • More detailed analytics and reporting

ADHDump

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions9
  • Focus - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Focus - 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Focus Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Focus Yearly$27.991 Year
  • Focus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Focus Early Bird7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Focus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Focus Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Patron Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

ADHDump

Subscriptions2
  • ADHDump Plus$7.991 Month
  • ADHDump Plus (Annual)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADHDump free?
ADHDump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or ADHDump have ads?
Neither Focus nor ADHDump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus or ADHDump?
Focus ships an update every 10 days, and ADHDump every 3 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 26, 2026 and ADHDump on October 11, 2026.

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