Focus To-Do vs RoundPie
We give Focus To-Do a 3.4 GPA and RoundPie a 3.6, out of 4.0. Focus To-Do grades higher on ease of use. RoundPie grades higher on value for money and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Focus To-Do
Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports
RoundPie
Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools
How we grade them
| 3.4GPAFocus To-DoVery good | 3.6GPARoundPieExcellent | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BPremium is $3.99 for 3 months, or $11.99 once for a lifetime, on the US App Store. That's cheap next to most focus apps. But the listings don't say what Premium unlocks, so we can't weigh the price against anything, and that keeps it at a B. | ALite is €2 a month billed annually (€24) and Ultimate is €3.50 (€42), both before VAT. That's well under what a typical focus app costs. Paying month by month is dearer, at €4 and €6. Students in the GitHub Student Developer Pack get Lite free. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree to download and use, with or without an account. But the store listings don't say which features are kept for Premium, so we can't tell you where the free version stops. | BStarter is free but tight: 2 integrations from a limited list, 5 projects in total and 1 month of log access. You can try any premium plan free for a week, with no credit card. |
| Features | AAn adjustable Pomodoro timer, plus tasks with due dates, repeats, reminders, subtasks and priorities. Reports break your time down by day, week, month and project, with a Gantt chart and a calendar view. White noise can play while you work. | ATimed sessions against tasks from your own tool, with finished tasks synced back and time logged per task. The browser extension can block a list of websites while the timer runs. Paid plans add custom timer lengths and emailed reports, and Ultimate adds AppleScript and PowerShell scripting. |
| Ease of use | A4.8 from about 14,600 App Store ratings. You can start without making an account, and an alarm tells you when each round ends. | BWe have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B is as far as we'll go. You connect a task service and choose which projects, boards or lists to sync, then start a session on any task. Tasks can also live on a Local list inside RoundPie. |
| Platforms and integrations | BiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, Mac, Windows and a Chrome extension, with lists and focus records synced between them. No web app or Linux version is listed, and no integrations. | AMac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, web and a browser extension. It connects to Todoist, Trello, Asana, Jira, Evernote, Google Calendar, Microsoft To Do and Slack. One gap: the download page marks the Safari extension as back soon. |
| Best for | a Pomodoro timer and a to-do list in one app | timing work against tasks in the tool you already use |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Focus To-Do and RoundPie. How we grade
Where they differ
- Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan.
- Only RoundPie lists a web app.
- Only RoundPie lists a Linux app.
- Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- RoundPie also covers site & app blocker.
At a glance
| Focus To-Do | RoundPie | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store) | €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan |
| Free plan | Free to download and use with in-app purchases for Premium. The store listings do not say which features are limited to Premium. | Starter plan: 2 integrations from a limited list (Trello, Todoist, Evernote, Google Calendar, Google Tasks, Microsoft To-Do, Toodledo), 5 projects in total, 1 month of log access and default tags only. |
| Free trial | None listed | 1-week free trial of any premium plan, no credit card required |
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| Made by | Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd. | NanoPies OÜ |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | my.rpie.me |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Focus To-Do
- People who want a Pomodoro timer and a to-do list in one app
- Students and workers tracking focus time per task or project
- Using the same task list on phone, tablet, watch and computer
RoundPie
- People who already keep tasks in Todoist, Trello or another supported tool
- Tracking time per task without running a separate time tracker
- Working across desktop, phone and browser
- Students, who get the Lite plan free through the GitHub Student Developer Pack
Worth knowing
Focus To-Do
- The store listings do not say which features need Premium, so the limits of the free version could not be confirmed.
- The Focus To-Do Premium purchase carries no billing period on the US App Store and is listed at $1.99 for iOS and $3.99 for Mac.
- Prices appear only in the app stores; the vendor's site lists downloads but has no pricing page.
- The Windows version is a direct download from the vendor's site, and no web app or Linux version is listed.
RoundPie
- The free Starter plan is limited to 2 integrations from a short list, 5 projects and 1 month of log access.
- Integrations with Jira, Asana, Basecamp, ClickUp, Teamwork and similar tools need the Ultimate plan.
- Prices are listed in euros and exclude VAT; the pricing page's currency selector converts them for display.
- The download page marks the Safari extension as back soon, and the Toodledo and Pivotal Tracker integrations are labelled unstable beta.
Key features
Focus To-Do
- Pomodoro timer
- Pomodoro and break lengths are adjustable, with short and long breaks, pause and resume, a skip-break option, a continuous mode and a warning before a session ends.
- Tasks and projects
- Tasks take due dates, recurring schedules, reminders, subtasks, color-coded priorities, notes and an estimated number of pomodoros.
- Reports
- Statistics cover total focus time, completed to-dos and time per project, with trend charts, a Gantt chart of focus time and a calendar view.
- Sync across devices
- Lists and focus records sync between phone and computer; the listings name iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Android and Windows.
- White noise and alarms
- A choice of white noise can play during a session, and an alarm or vibration marks the end of each pomodoro.
- Forest and App Whitelist
- The Android listing adds a Forest view, where focused time grows a plant, and an App Whitelist that limits which apps can be used while focusing.
RoundPie
- Timer on top of your task tool
- Connect a task service, choose which projects, boards or lists to sync, and start a timed session on any task. Completing a task syncs back to the source tool.
- Time log
- Time spent on each task is recorded automatically. The log can be filtered by source, project and date and exported, with 1 month, 6 months or unlimited history depending on the plan.
- Local tasks and projects
- Tasks can also be created inside RoundPie on a Local list and later moved to a connected tool. Managing local projects is part of the paid plans.
- Browser extension
- The extension adds a RoundPie button to supported task tools, creates tasks from any web page and can block a list of websites while the timer is running.
- Custom timers and reports
- Paid plans add custom timer lengths, interruption notes, tag customization and weekly and monthly reports by email.
- Desktop scripting and hotkeys
- The Ultimate plan adds AppleScript and PowerShell scripting for the Mac and Windows apps, and the desktop apps let you set system-wide hotkeys for the timer.
Plans
Focus To-Do
Free$0
The app as downloaded, with or without an account. The listings do not spell out where the free version stops.
Focus To-Do Premium$1.99
billing period not shown on the US App Store listing
An in-app purchase listed with no period at $1.99 for the iPhone and iPad app and at $3.99 for the Mac app.
3 Months$3.99
per 3 months, US App Store in-app purchase
Premium for three months, listed at the same price for the iOS and Mac apps.
Lifetime$11.99
one-time purchase, US App Store in-app purchase
Premium for a single payment, listed at the same price for the iOS and Mac apps.
RoundPie
Starter€0
2 integrations from the limited list, 5 projects in total, 1 month of log access and default tags only.
Lite plan€2
per month, billed annually (€24), excluding VAT
3 integrations from the limited list, 6 months of log access, subtasks, Todoist filters and mailed reports. €3 a month billed every 6 months, or €4 monthly.
Ultimate plan€3.50
per month, billed annually (€42), excluding VAT
Unlimited integrations, including Jira, Asana and Basecamp, unlimited log access and desktop scripting. €5 a month billed every 3 months, or €6 monthly.
5 licences package€16.50
per month for 5 accounts, billed annually (€198)
Five Ultimate plan accounts in one purchase. €25 a month when paid monthly.
10 licences package€31
per month for 10 accounts, billed annually (€372)
Ten Ultimate plan accounts in one purchase. €45 a month when paid monthly.
Ways to pay less
Focus To-Do
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Premium for a one-time payment
The US App Store lists a Lifetime in-app purchase at $11.99 for both the iOS and Mac apps, against $3.99 for 3 months.
RoundPie
- Annual discount
Annual billing costs 42% to 50% less than monthly
Lite is €24 a year against €4 a month, which is €48 over twelve months. Ultimate is €42 a year against €6 a month, which is €72.
- Education
Free Lite plan for students
Students in the GitHub Student Developer Pack get the Lite plan free while they remain students. Students and educators can also ask for 50% off the Ultimate plan.
- Nonprofit
50% discount for some non-profits
The student page says a 50% discount is available to some non-profit organizations on request through the contact form.
