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Focus@Will vs Focusmate

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Focus@Will

Software

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Focusmate

Software

Virtual co-working platform for accountability and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features; Focusmate the free plan caps sessions at 3 per week
  • They diverge on capability: Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Focus@Will and Focusmate actually diverge.

Attributes where Focus@Will and Focusmate differ
AttributeFocus@WillFocusmate
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, WindowsWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20112017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Focus@Will

  • Curated focus music
  • Multiple music channels
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Focus statistics
  • Different music genres
  • Offline access
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Volume control

Only in Focusmate

  • 25-minute work sessions
  • Partner matching
  • Video co-working
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Session history
  • Reflection notes
  • Weekly sessions
  • Mobile-friendly

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Focus@Will

  • Productivitynot Focusmate
  • Collaborationnot Focusmate
  • Task managementnot Focusmate
  • Organizationnot Focusmate

Focusmate

  • Booking virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partnernot Focus@Will
  • Building a focused work routine with timed sessionsnot Focus@Will

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Focus@Will

  • The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window

Focusmate

  • The free plan caps sessions at 3 per week
  • Unlimited sessions require the Plus plan at $8 per month billed annually or $12 per month billed monthly
  • The Business plan is priced by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Focus@Will

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited access to music
    • Basic 25-min timer
    • Ads
  • Basic$4.95/month
    • Unlimited music access
    • Custom timers
    • No ads
  • Pro$9.95/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

Focusmate

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 25-minute sessions
    • Limited sessions per week
    • Basic matching
  • Plus$5/month
    • Unlimited sessions
    • Priority matching
    • Session history

Which should you pick?

Choose Focus@Will if

  • You need curated focus music.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want multiple music channels.
Focus@Will review

Choose Focusmate if

  • You need 25-minute work sessions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want partner matching.
Focusmate review

Questions people ask

Is Focus@Will or Focusmate better?
Neither clearly leads. Focus@Will starts at Free and Focusmate at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Focus@Will or Focusmate?
Focus@Will starts at Free and Focusmate at Free.
Does Focus@Will or Focusmate run on more platforms?
Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Focusmate runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Focus@Will for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Focus@Will best used for?
Focus@Will is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Focusmate is typically brought in for.
What can Focus@Will do that Focusmate cannot?
Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics. Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions, Partner matching, Video co-working, Goal setting and tracking.
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