# BrewFocus - Focus in a Cafe — Cafe ambience, study timer

> Cafe ambience and study timer for focused work sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by HYUNG SOON CHOI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewfocus-focus-in-a-cafe/id6782930933 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HYUNG SOON CHOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833172160)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 281 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewfocus-focus-in-a-cafe/id6782930933/reviews.md

## What is BrewFocus?

You pack your laptop and walk to a café —
not because you need coffee, but because you can't focus at home. 
The hum, the clatter, the stranger typing across the room. 
Somehow, that's where the work happens.

BrewFocus is that café — open whenever you need it.

HOW IT WORKS
Open the door. Order your drink — and your drink is your focus session. 
Espresso for a quick sprint. Pour over for the long haul. Grind the beans, take a seat by the window, and start.
Then just work. The café hums around you. Your coffee slowly empties.
When the cup runs out, you're done.

THE RITUAL
• Stepping inside — a quiet café by the sea, and the camera moves in
• Ordering a drink — espresso runs 25 minutes, hand drip runs 3 hours
• Grinding the beans — the sound that tells your brain it's time
• Choosing a seat — window table, stool across the room, a spot at the bar. Every seat, a different view
• Watching the coffee go down — the time you have left isn't a number, it's in the cup

WHY IT WORKS
Your brain doesn't need more willpower. It needs the right environment.
A moderate hum of café noise can boost creative thinking — the "Café Effect." 
BrewFocus rebuilds it: the ambience, the light, the view out the window.
You're not staring at a countdown. You're sitting in a café, getting things done.


WHAT'S INSIDE
• A living café — waves outside the window, trees swaying in the woods. Not a still image, but a scene that actually moves
• A view that changes with your seat — sit by the window and you face the sea; sit at the bar and you face the counter
• A cup that empties — you watch time pass instead of counting it
• Coffee order receipts — a record of every session
• Ambient sound — café noise, rain, waves, forest, fireplace, lo-fi

A café is a "third place" — not home, not the office. Somewhere you go to get into your own head.
Now you can go there anytime.


SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
• Subscription plans: BrewFocus Premium — Yearly (auto-renews yearly) / Monthly (auto-renews monthly)
• Price: $19.99 per year or $3.99 per month (prices may vary by region)
• A subscription unlocks all ambient sounds and focus music, plus full focus history and stats.
• Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• To cancel, go to iPhone Settings → your Apple Account → Subscriptions and select "BrewFocus Premium".

Terms of Use (EULA): https://shocking-clover-8f4.notion.site/Focus-Coffin-Terms-of-Service-39cb4564dcb7815fa361e2a36f399ee1
Privacy Policy: https://shocking-clover-8f4.notion.site/Focus-Coffin-Privacy-Policy-39cb4564dcb7819abdc9cc20db9bed48

## Key features

- Virtual cafe ambience
- Customizable focus sessions
- Visual progress tracking
- Ambient soundscapes
- Dynamic visual scenes
- Session history and stats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewfocus-focus-in-a-cafe/id6782930933/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 진짜 카페에 온 것 같은

*2026-08-14*

예쁜 카페에서 일하는 것 같아 집중이 잘 돼요. 자리도 직접 고를 수 있고 재밌네요. 갈 수 있는 카페가 더 늘어나면 좋겠습니다!!!!

**Developer response:** 감사합니다. 더 예쁜 카페를 추가하려고 작업 중입니다. 앞으로 집중에 도움이 되는 기능들도 기대해주세요!

### 5/5 — 신박한 앱 같네요

*2026-08-12*

아직 리뷰가 없는 것 같은데.. 재밌게 집중할 수 있을 것 같아 기대됩니다. 허나 아이패드 가로모드로 쓸 수 있게 되면 더 잘 쓸 것 같습니다. 화이팅하십쇼!

**Developer response:** 와 첫 리뷰 정말 감사합니다!
아이패드 말씀하시는 분이 좀 계시네요
지금 다른 카페를 추가하는걸 개발 중인데, 아이패드 가로도 한 번 알아보겠습니다..!

## Frequently asked questions about BrewFocus

### What is BrewFocus?

BrewFocus is an app designed to help you focus by recreating the ambient atmosphere of a cafe. It uses sounds, visuals, and a unique timer system based on a virtual coffee cup to enhance concentration.

### How does the BrewFocus timer work?

Instead of a numerical countdown, BrewFocus uses a virtual coffee cup that empties as your focus session progresses. You choose your 'drink' (e.g., espresso for 25 minutes, hand drip for 3 hours) and watch it deplete.

### What kind of ambient sounds are available in BrewFocus?

BrewFocus offers a variety of ambient sounds including cafe noise, rain, waves, forest, fireplace, and lo-fi music. Access to all sounds is unlocked with a subscription.

### Can I see my past focus sessions in BrewFocus?

Yes, BrewFocus provides a record of every session, including coffee order receipts. Full focus history and stats are available with a BrewFocus Premium subscription.

### How much does BrewFocus Premium cost?

BrewFocus Premium is available through subscription plans: $3.99 per month or $19.99 per year. Prices may vary by region.

### How do I cancel my BrewFocus subscription?

To cancel your subscription, go to your iPhone Settings, tap your Apple Account, select Subscriptions, and choose 'BrewFocus Premium'. Ensure cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What devices does BrewFocus support?

BrewFocus is currently supported on iPhones. The app has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is BrewFocus updated?

The app was last updated on August 11, 2026, with version 1.3.1. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-21

Share your focus, and never miss the end of a session.

• Session poster — when you finish, your session becomes a shareable poster. Swipe to change the background, then share to Instagram Stories or save it.
• Finish notification — get notified the moment your session ends, even when the app is in the background.
• Polish — clearer notification permission card, refined onboarding and paywall layout.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-11

Pick your seat by walking the cafe.
Swipe to look around the whole cafe in one continuous shot, then sit where you like. Every seat has its own view, and we remember the one you sat in last.

Your receipt now prints from the Dynamic Island when you order.

The sound screen has been redesigned, and we fixed taps that sometimes didn't register there.
Various stability improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-05

Fixed an issue where the Lifetime plan could not be purchased. Default sound changed.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-23

Footsteps now sound clearer as you walk to your seat.
Plus behind-the-scenes improvements to keep the café running smoothly.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-16

No release notes.

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