Focus To-Do vs Forest

FTFocus To-Do9.4Visit Forest8.5Visit

Higher score FT Focus To-Do #1 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Focus To-Do

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Forest #6 in Pomodoro Timer Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Forest

• Focus To-Do fits best

  Broad, low-cost task-focused productivity

• Forest fits best

  Motivational focus with blocking and tracking

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Side by side

Feature	FTFocus To-Do 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Forest 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Pomodoro Timer Apps	#6 in Pomodoro Timer Apps
Best for	Broad, low-cost task-focused productivity	Motivational focus with blocking and tracking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Focus To-Do 3/5 · Forest 2/5
Custom intervals	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Auto-start breaks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Focus statistics	✓	✓
Built-in task list	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Calendar integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage	Cross-platform	Cross-platform
Our review
Pros	Customizable focus and break intervals Tasks, subtasks, reminders, and recurring activities Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome coverage	Free plan includes focus timing, app blocking, tracking, and group focus Works across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension Combines analytics, scheduled blocking, sounds, and shared rooms
Cons	Broader task features may exceed the needs of timer-only users The feature set centers on Pomodoro-based workflows Regional pricing may vary	Advanced analytics and custom allowlists require Plus Apple Health is the only listed integration Tree-based rewards may not suit users wanting a minimal timer
Our verdict	Focus To-Do combines a Pomodoro focus timer with task and time management for people handling work, study, errands, and recurring activities. Users can set customizable focus and break lengths, organize work into projects, and manage tasks… Read the review →	Forest turns Pomodoro-style work sessions into a visual growing activity: users plant virtual trees that grow while they stay focused and can wither when they leave. It is designed for students, professionals, and anyone seeking help with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Focus To-Do — where it wins

  • Customizable focus and break intervals
  • Tasks, subtasks, reminders, and recurring activities
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Broader task features may exceed the needs of timer-only users
  • The feature set centers on Pomodoro-based workflows
  • Regional pricing may vary

• Forest — where it wins

  • Free plan includes focus timing, app blocking, tracking, and group focus
  • Works across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension
  • Combines analytics, scheduled blocking, sounds, and shared rooms

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced analytics and custom allowlists require Plus
  • Apple Health is the only listed integration
  • Tree-based rewards may not suit users wanting a minimal timer

• FTFocus To-Do9.4/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost Pomodoro app for organizing tasks, tracking focus, and syncing across devices.

  Visit Focus To-DoFull verdict →
• Forest8.5/10 · Free plan

  A motivating Pomodoro app with distraction controls, analytics, and shared focus rooms.

  Visit ForestFull verdict →