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Cloud Outliner vs Focusami

Both stand on study timer apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cloud Outliner

Free plan iPhoneMac

Cloud Outliner combines flexible outline editing with search, filters, exports, and sharing options. The downloads are free, but cross-device syncing is a Pro feature and requires the relevant platform purchase.

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Focusami

Free plan WebWindows

Focusami combines session planning, focus tracking, and group accountability in a browser and Windows app. Its free tier includes core tools, while public group creation and ambient sounds are listed as Premium features.

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The facts

	Cloud Outliner	Focusami
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	iPhone, Mac	Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Cloud Outliner 2 for iOS: $4.99, paid once	Premium Plan: $2.99 a month
Plans published	8	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	xwavesoft.com	focusami.com
On study timer apps	#8 of 43	#12 of 43

Cloud Outliner: what it does well

Rearrange, format, highlight, and annotate outline items.
Search, filter, collapse, and expand entries.
Export to PDF, OPML, and plain text.
Free downloads are available on iOS and macOS.

What to know first

Cross-platform sync requires separate Pro purchases.
HTML export is listed for macOS only.
Outline data is stored on the maker’s servers.
Privacy policy was last updated September 4, 2018.

Focusami: what it does well

Free plan includes core features and private groups.
Micro-goals help frame each focus session.
Tracks focus time, streaks, and patterns.
Available on web and Windows.
Custom break settings and study goals are supported.

What to know first

Free-plan ads appear outside active focus sessions.
Windows is the only listed desktop app platform.
Refunds generally are not offered after a billing period begins.

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