Software · head to head
Focusmate vs Focus@Will
Focusmate
Software
Virtual co-working platform for accountability and productivity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Focus@Will
Software
Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Focusmate the free plan caps sessions at 3 per week; 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
- They diverge on capability: Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions, Focus@Will covers Curated focus music.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focusmate and Focus@Will actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focusmate | Focus@Will |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
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 Focusmate
- 25-minute work sessions
- Partner matching
- Video co-working
- Goal setting and tracking
- Session history
- Reflection notes
- Weekly sessions
- Mobile-friendly
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
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focusmate
- Booking virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partnernot Focus@Will
- Building a focused work routine with timed sessionsnot Focus@Will
Focus@Will
- Productivitynot Focusmate
- Collaborationnot Focusmate
- Task managementnot Focusmate
- Organizationnot Focusmate
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Focusmate
Free- FreeFree
- 25-minute sessions
- Limited sessions per week
- Basic matching
- Plus$5/month
- Unlimited sessions
- Priority matching
- Session history
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
Which should you pick?
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Focusmate or Focus@Will better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focusmate starts at Free and Focus@Will at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focusmate or Focus@Will?
- Focusmate starts at Free and Focus@Will at Free.
- Does Focusmate or Focus@Will run on more platforms?
- Focusmate runs on Web, IOS, Android. Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- Can I use Focusmate for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Focusmate best used for?
- Focusmate is most often used for booking virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partner, building a focused work routine with timed sessions. Of those, booking virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partner and building a focused work routine with timed sessions are not what Focus@Will is typically brought in for.
- What can Focusmate do that Focus@Will cannot?
- Focusmate covers 25-minute work sessions, Partner matching, Video co-working, Goal setting and tracking. Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics.