# Focal — The task manager that shows only what's ready to start

Focal is a dependency-intelligent task manager available on iPhone, Android, Web, and ChatGPT. It understands which tasks are blocked by others and shows you only what you can actually start — so you always know exactly where to begin.

## Why Focal

Most task apps show you everything at once. Focal adds a layer on top: dependency intelligence. Say "Book the venue after we finalize the guest list" and Focal creates the task, detects the dependency, and hides it until the blocker clears. What's left is a short, honest list of what you can do right now.

## How it works

1. **Speak or type naturally** — "Book the venue after we finalize the guest list." Focal understands the task and the dependency. No setup, no tagging.
2. **Your clear list appears** — Focal filters out everything waiting on something else. What's left is a short, honest list of what you can start right now.
3. **Tasks unlock themselves** — Finish a blocker and the next task appears automatically. No re-sorting, no morning triage.

## Features

- **Voice capture** — Say what needs doing. Focal parses title, due date, dependencies, and context.
- **Active Tasks view** — Only shows unblocked tasks. Everything blocked waits quietly in Backlog.
- **Smart dependencies** — Understands "after", "when", "once" relationships between tasks.
- **Everywhere you are** — iPhone, Android, web browser, or inside ChatGPT.
- **AI-ready** — Connect your AI tools and agents. They can add tasks, clear dependencies, and keep your workflow moving.
- **Gentle nudges** — Notified when a blocked task becomes ready.
- **Import** — Todoist, TickTick, Apple Reminders, Google Tasks, and CSV supported.

## Pricing

- **Starter** — $2.99/month ($1.99/mo billed annually). Voice & text capture (5/day), dependency detection, Active Tasks view, iOS + Android + Web, 100 MB storage.
- **Pro** — $5.99/month ($4.99/mo billed annually). Unlimited voice captures, ChatGPT app, smart notifications, advanced dependencies, insights & analytics, 5 GB storage.
- **Agent** (coming soon) — AI agents (ChatGPT, Claude, custom workflows) create tasks, resolve blockers, and manage your workflow through Focal's API.

All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

## FAQ

**How is Focal different from Todoist or Asana?**
Those are great tools for capturing tasks. Focal adds a layer on top: dependency intelligence. It knows which tasks are blocked by others, and only shows you what you can actually start.

**What does natural language capture mean?**
You can say or type "Order the monitors after IT confirms the budget" and Focal creates the task, detects the dependency, and organizes everything automatically. No forms, no dropdowns.

**Where did my blocked tasks go?**
They're still in your full Backlog view. Active Tasks is a focused lens showing only what's ready now.

**Does it work for teams?**
Focal is designed for individual task management right now. Team features are on the roadmap.

**Can I import from other apps?**
Yes — Todoist, TickTick, Apple Reminders, Google Tasks, and CSV are all supported.

**Is my data safe?**
Tasks are encrypted in transit and at rest. Focal does not sell data or use it for AI training.

**How does the free trial work?**
Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required.

## Contact

- Website: https://focaltask.com
- Support: support@focaltask.com
- General: hello@focaltask.com