Software · head to head
Focus@Will vs Microsoft To Do
Focus@Will
Software
Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus@Will and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus@Will | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2011 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus@Will
- Productivitynot Microsoft To Do
- Collaborationnot Microsoft To Do
- Task managementnot Microsoft To Do
- Organizationnot Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Focus@Will
- Appointment bookingnot Focus@Will
- Time trackingnot Focus@Will
- Resource managementnot Focus@Will
- Team coordinationnot 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
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
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
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
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.
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus@Will or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus@Will starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus@Will or Microsoft To Do?
- Focus@Will starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free.
- Does Focus@Will or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- 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 Microsoft To Do is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus@Will do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates.
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