# Task Monster vs Focus Canvas

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Canvas at none against Task Monster's shown. Focus Canvas also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Task Monster's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Monster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Canvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Monster | Focus Canvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-monster/id984028775/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huu Phuoc Loi](https://appshunter.io/developer/442716824) | [鹏 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796404499) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-monster/id984028775)

Organize your personal to-dos with this task manager. Create tasks with due dates, reminders, and recurrence. Track upcoming and completed items with visual counters. Customize your experience with a changeable monster.

**Highlights:** Create tasks with due dates, Set reminders and recurrence, Track current, next, and completed lists, Visual and numeric day counter, Customizable monster character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monster Package & No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Focus Canvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-canvas-focus-timer/id6782020615)

This app turns your focus sessions into art. As you concentrate, characters of your chosen artwork are revealed, creating a visual representation of your dedication. Completed masterpieces are saved in a gallery, showcasing your focus journey.

**Highlights:** Character-by-character artwork reveal, Permanent artwork gallery, Custom ASCII art creation from photos/emoji, Customizable focus modes and durations, Detailed focus statistics, Live Activity and widget support, Shareable session summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Monster free?

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

### Is Focus Canvas free?

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

### Do Task Monster or Focus Canvas have ads?

Task Monster shows ads; Focus Canvas does not.

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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.*