Softwr

Productivity · head to head

Focus@Will vs Loom

Focus@Will logo

Focus@Will

Productivity

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

Productivity

Record instantly, share anywhere

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; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Focus@Will and Loom differ
AttributeFocus@WillLoom
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, WindowsWeb
CategoryProductivityUnknown
Founded20112015

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

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 Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

What people use each for

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

Focus@Will

  • Productivitynot Loom
  • Collaborationnot Loom
  • Task managementnot Loom
  • Organizationnot Loom

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Focus@Will
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Focus@Will
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Focus@Will
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

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

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

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 Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is Focus@Will or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Focus@Will starts at Free and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Focus@Will or Loom?
Focus@Will starts at Free and Loom at Free.
Does Focus@Will or Loom run on more platforms?
Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Loom runs on Web.
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 Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Focus@Will do that Loom cannot?
Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Focus@Will

More on Loom

Keep looking

Other head to heads