Software · head to head
Focus@Will vs Setmore

Focus@Will
Software
Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- Free
- Rated
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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; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
- They diverge on capability: Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus@Will and Setmore actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus@Will | Setmore |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
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 Setmore
- Unlimited appointments
- Online booking
- Calendar synchronization
- Customer database
- Email reminders
- SMS reminders
- Mobile app
- Custom branding
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus@Will
- Productivitynot Setmore
- Collaborationnot Setmore
- Task managementnot Setmore
- Organizationnot Setmore
Setmore
- Online appointment and booking managementnot Focus@Will
- Service provider scheduling platformnot Focus@Will
- Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 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
Setmore
- Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
- Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
- Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
- Custom enterprise pricing not published
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
Setmore
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Setmore 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.
Choose Setmore if
- You need unlimited appointments.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want online booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus@Will or Setmore better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus@Will starts at Free and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus@Will or Setmore?
- Focus@Will starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
- Does Focus@Will or Setmore run on more platforms?
- Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Setmore 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 Setmore is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus@Will do that Setmore cannot?
- Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database.
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