The Focus To-Do Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Focus To-Do in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Focus To-Do
The Insider’s Guide
Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Focus To-Do’s own pages.
Made by Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd. · checked Oct 5, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Focus To-Do’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Focus To-Do’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 30 of the 65 other focus apps we grade
Focus To-Do combines a Pomodoro timer with a task manager. Tasks can have due dates, reminders, subtasks and repeat rules, each focus session is logged against a task, and reports show how time was spent by day, week, month and project. Apps are listed for Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Windows, plus a Chrome extension.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Focus To-Do, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You can start without making an account, and an alarm tells you when each round ends.
- 1
Best for a Pomodoro timer and a to-do list in one app
Focus To-Do is a Pomodoro timer with a to-do list attached, so each session is logged against a task, on phones, Mac, Windows and Apple Watch.
- 2
Paid plans start at $1.33 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store).
- 3
There is a 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.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
iOS, Android, macOS and Windows, with a browser extension too.
- 5
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.
- 6
Tasks and projects
Tasks take due dates, recurring schedules, reminders, subtasks, color-coded priorities, notes and an estimated number of pomodoros.
- 7
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.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 30 of 65
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
Focus To-Do at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
- Store rating
- 4.8 on the App Store, 14,645 ratings
The report card
Best for a Pomodoro timer and a to-do list in one app
Focus To-Do is a Pomodoro timer with a to-do list attached, so each session is logged against a task, on phones, Mac, Windows and Apple Watch. Lifetime Premium is $11.99. But the store listings never say what Premium adds or where free stops, one Premium purchase has no billing period, and there's no web app or Linux version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Premium is $3.99 for 3 months or $11.99 once for life on the US App Store, under this category's $3.99 a month on paper. But the listings never say what Premium unlocks, so there's nothing to weigh the price against. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free to download and use, with or without an account. But the store listings don't say which features are kept back for Premium, so the wall is somewhere and you'll meet it without warning. |
| Features | C | A timer with lengths you set, tasks with due dates, repeats, reminders, subtasks and priorities, reports by day, week, month and project with a Gantt chart, and white noise while you work. The gap is blocking: the App Whitelist and Forest view are only in the Android listing. |
| Ease of use | A | 4.8 from about 14,600 App Store ratings. You can start without making an account, and an alarm tells you when each round ends. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, Mac, Windows and a Chrome extension, with lists and focus records synced between them. Phones and computers, then, but no web app, no Linux and nothing it connects to. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Focus To-Do is for
- Fits if you want your Pomodoro timer and your to-do list in one app
- Works for students and workers who track focus time per task or project
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want to know what Premium adds before paying, since the listings don't say
- Skip it if you're on Linux or want a web app, as neither is listed
- Too light for blocking apps on an iPhone, since the App Whitelist is only in the Android listing
- Watch out: one Premium purchase shows no billing period and costs $1.99 on iOS but $3.99 on Mac
- Watch out: prices are only in the app stores, and Windows is a direct download from the vendor's site
Good to know
Good for
- 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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$1.33
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Focus To-Do has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store).
But the listings never say what Premium unlocks, so there's nothing to weigh the price against.
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.
The 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.
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on apps.apple.com
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for “Lifetime”, against $11.99 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.99 | $10.54 | 12% less |
| Turkey | ₺599,99 | $12.20 | about the same |
| India | ₹ 1,199 | $12.40 | about the same |
| Philippines | ₱ 799.00 | $12.72 | 6% more |
| Germany | 12,99 € | $14.56 | 21% more |
| South Africa | R249.99 | $15.12 | 26% more |
| United Kingdom | £11.99 | $15.85 | 32% more |
| Brazil | R$ 79,90 | $15.96 | 33% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, one-time purchase, tasks, Pomodoro timer, time tracking.
The gap is blocking: the App Whitelist and Forest view are only in the Android listing.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Focus To-Do is made by Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
30/65
Other focus apps it is graded above
Focus To-Do's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 30 of the 65 other focus apps we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on ease of use (A, above 45 of 65) and worst on features (C, above 3).
Its paid plans start at $1.33 a month, against a middle price of $2.82 for the category: 2 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 66 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Focus To-Do’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 65
- CFree plan and trialAbove 5 of 65
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 65
- AEase of useAbove 45 of 65
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 39 of 65
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 56 focus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Focus To-Do is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
You could make the core of Focus To-Do for yourself: Pomodoro timer, tasks and time tracking. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $15.96 a year it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could make
- Pomodoro timer, tasks and time tracking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- Hooks into the device itself: an Apple Watch app.
What this rests on. Focus To-Do’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Pomofocus, Focus Keeper, Forest, Session and TickTick
The 5 tools Focus To-Do is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Pomofocus
Free plan · from $3/mo
Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports.
- Only Focus To-Do lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- 2.6GPA
Focus Keeper
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Pomodoro timer with progress charts for iPhone, Android and web.
- Only Focus To-Do lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
- Only Focus Keeper lists a web app.
- 3.0GPA
Forest
Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Focus timer that grows a virtual tree while you stay off apps.
- Only Focus To-Do lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Focus To-Do also covers tasks and time tracking.
- 2.2GPA
Session
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
- Only Focus To-Do lists Android and Windows apps.
- Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
- Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.4GPA
TickTick
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists a Linux app.
- Focus To-Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Focus To-Do free?
Focus To-Do has a free plan. Free to download and use with in-app purchases for Premium.
How much does Focus To-Do cost?
Focus To-Do lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Focus To-Do work on?
Focus To-Do is available on iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. It also has a browser extension.
Does Focus To-Do offer any discounts?
Focus To-Do publicly lists the following: Lifetime Premium for a one-time payment.
How is Focus To-Do rated?
Focus To-Do's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14,645 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Focus To-Do have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Focus To-Do is listed for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows.
Is Focus To-Do open source?
Focus To-Do is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Focus To-Do work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Focus To-Do?
Focus To-Do is made by Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.
What are the alternatives to Focus To-Do?
The closest alternatives to Focus To-Do in our directory are Pomofocus, Focus Keeper, Forest, Session and TickTick.
How does Focus To-Do compare with other focus apps?
Focus To-Do's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 30 of the 65 other focus apps we grade, and level with 10.
Is Focus To-Do good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Focus To-Do C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $1.33 a month, against a middle price of $2.82 for the category: 2 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Focus To-Do?
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log. You could make the core of Focus To-Do for yourself: Pomodoro timer, tasks and time tracking.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Focus To-Do’s own pages on Oct 5, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Focus To-Do's own site and store listings on 5 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-10-03.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd. Prices change, so check focustodo.cn before you buy.
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Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Focus To-Do, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/focus-to-do
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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