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Focuster

#29 of 34 in Time Management AppsTo-Do List Apps

Focuster: A focused Google Calendar scheduler for turning priorities into planned work. Ranked #29 of 34 in Time Management Apps by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for google Calendar-centered automatic scheduling.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.5 / 10
  • Pricing
    14-day trial
  • Best for
    Google Calendar-centered automatic scheduling
  • Free plan
    No
  • Time blocking
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Automatically places prioritized tasks into available calendar slots
    • Supports recurring actions, time blocks, reminders, and planning emails
    • Connects with Google Calendar, Zapier, and API-based workflows

  • Where it doesn't

    • Calendar synchronization is limited to Google Calendar
    • No AI-assisted scheduling features
    • The iOS experience is described as being in beta

Our verdict on Focuster

Focuster is a calendar-based time management app for individuals and entrepreneurs who want prioritized tasks placed into available work periods. It combines a to-do list with Today, calendar, and Now views, letting users adjust task duration, reorder priorities, pin tasks to specific times, and manually change scheduled items. A completion archive, recurring daily and weekly actions, reminders, push notifications, and daily planning emails support ongoing task management. The product is available on the web and iOS, with the iOS experience described as beta.

Its strongest fit is a Google Calendar-centered workflow. Two-way synchronization lets scheduled tasks and calendar commitments work together, while time blocking uses Google Calendar block events. Zapier integration and API-key-based connections extend the workflow to services such as Gmail, Evernote, Trello, and Slack. This makes Focuster more useful for people who already organize their availability in Google Calendar, although it is not a broad multi-calendar hub. The automatic scheduling feature is the central differentiator: priorities can be placed into open calendar slots rather than left as a separate task list.

Focuster should suit individuals and entrepreneurs who want structured daily planning without an AI layer. Its controls are practical for users who prefer to set priorities, durations, recurring actions, and fixed start times themselves. The product is less suitable for teams seeking shared planning features, people who require synchronization with calendars other than Google Calendar, or buyers looking for AI-assisted task decisions. Those who depend on a fully mature mobile experience should also account for the beta status of the iOS app.

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Focuster pricing

Plans 14-day trial No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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Focuster fact sheet

Free planNo
Paid fromNot verified
Time blockingYes
Calendar syncYes
Recurring tasksYes
Task viewsCalendar
Workload planningNot verified
Review reportsYes
Supported platformsweb, ios
Free trial14 days
DeploymentCloud, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, iOS
SupportDocs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations10+ integrations: Google Calendar, Zapier, Gmail, Evernote, Trello, Slack
Pricing14-day trial
Websitefocuster.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Focuster integrations

Focuster lists 10+ integrations on its own site — the 6 named here are the ones its pages call out.

  • Google Calendar
  • Zapier
  • Gmail
  • Evernote
  • Trello
  • Slack

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