Focus To-Do review

Focus To-Do suits people whose problem is planning as much as focus. It combines a Pomodoro timer with a task manager, so you can add a task, estimate how many Pomodoros it needs, set a reminder and start the timer from the same screen. The timer supports custom work and break lengths, short and long breaks, skipping breaks and a continuous mode, and the app includes white noise. Tasks can have subtasks, notes, color-coded priorities and recurring due dates such as every Monday. Reports show time spent per day, week and month, the share of time per project and a Gantt chart of focus time. The developer lists apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Windows and a Chrome extension, with sync between them. It does not block apps or websites, so it relies on your own discipline. On the US App Store, Premium costs $3.99 for 3 months or $11.99 for lifetime access.

Who it is for

Students and remote workers who want one app for their task list and their Pomodoro timer.

Price

Free download; Premium from $3.99 for 3 months or $11.99 lifetime on the US App Store.

Lifetime $11.99 3 Months $3.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Pomodoro timer with custom work and break lengths, long breaks and continuous mode
• Tasks and projects with reminders, subtasks, priorities and recurring due dates
• Estimated Pomodoro count per task
• Daily, weekly and monthly reports, including a Gantt chart of focus time
• Apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Windows and a Chrome extension

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Timer and to-do list in one place
• Strength: Runs on nearly every device, including Windows and Apple Watch
• Strength: Low-cost lifetime upgrade
• Weakness: No app or website blocking
• Weakness: Feature split between free and Premium is not spelled out on the website
• Weakness: Busy interface for people who only want a timer

Key facts

• Free version: Yes
• Platforms: Android, iOS, Apple Watch, Mac, Windows, Chrome
• Premium: $3.99 for 3 months or $11.99 lifetime
• Method: Pomodoro Technique

Where it ranks

Focus To-Do is No. 2 in our Best Free Focus Apps verdict.