See how FocusCommit stacks up against other Pomodoro timers and Getting Things Done apps, and compare pricing, features and more.
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FocusCommit vs. alternatives at a glance
FocusCommit is a Pomodoro timer, Kanban board and Getting Things Done (GTD) task manager with native apps for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows. The table below compares it with four popular alternatives: Pomofocus, Things 3, TickTick and RoundPie (formerly PomoDone). Each app name links to a detailed comparison with pricing, features and advice on when that app is the better choice.
| App | Platforms | Pomodoro timer | Kanban | GTD | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FocusCommit | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows; Chrome extension for Google Calendar | Yes, customizable, with white noise and an always-on-top mini timer on desktop | Yes | Yes, built-in GTD workflow | Free plan with a task limit; Premium $14.99/year or $29.99 lifetime on the web, $1.99/month in the iOS, Android, Windows and Mac apps |
| Pomofocus | Web (desktop and mobile browsers); desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux | Yes, customizable | No | No | Free plan; Premium $3/month, $18/year or $54 lifetime |
| Things 3 | Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro | No | No | Partly: Inbox, Today, Upcoming, Anytime and Someday lists | One-time purchase per platform: Mac $49.99, iPhone $9.99, iPad $19.99, Vision Pro $29.99 |
| TickTick | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, web, browser extension | Yes, with white noise | Yes (Kanban view) | Partly: lists, tags and an Eisenhower Matrix view | Free plan; Premium US$49.99/year |
| RoundPie (formerly PomoDone) | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, web, browser extensions | Yes, on top of tasks from 25+ services | No built-in board (works with Trello and similar tools) | No | Free plan; paid Lite and Ultimate subscriptions |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to FocusCommit?
It depends on what you need. Pomofocus is a simple Pomodoro timer in your browser, Things 3 is a list-based task manager for Apple devices, TickTick is an all-in-one planner with calendar views and a habit tracker, and RoundPie (formerly PomoDone) adds a timer to tools like Trello, Asana or Todoist. FocusCommit combines a Pomodoro timer, a Kanban board and a GTD workflow in one app.
Which of these apps have both a Pomodoro timer and a Kanban board?
FocusCommit and TickTick both include a Pomodoro timer and a Kanban view. RoundPie has a timer and works with boards in tools like Trello, but has no board of its own. Pomofocus has no Kanban board, and Things 3 has neither a timer nor a board.
Which apps work on both Windows and iPhone?
FocusCommit, TickTick and RoundPie have apps for both Windows and iPhone. Pomofocus has a Windows desktop app and runs in mobile browsers, but has no native iPhone app. Things 3 runs only on Apple devices.
Which apps can I buy once instead of subscribing?
FocusCommit Premium is available as a $29.99 lifetime purchase on the web, and Pomofocus offers a $54 lifetime plan. Things 3 is a one-time purchase for each Apple platform. TickTick Premium and RoundPie’s paid plans are subscriptions (as of October 2026).
Is FocusCommit free?
Yes. The free plan includes the Pomodoro timer with a limited number of tasks. Premium costs $14.99 per year or $29.99 lifetime when bought on the web, or $1.99 per month in the iOS, Android, Windows and Mac apps. See pricing.
