# Firefox Focus vs Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Focus at none against Focus's 1. Firefox Focus also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 4.9K) and review sentiment (63% vs 54%). Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Firefox Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Firefox Focus against 4.7 for Focus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Focus has 82K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Firefox Focus's written reviews are positive against 54% of Focus's.

Firefox Focus ships an update monthly, Focus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefox Focus | Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337/reviews) | [4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) | [庆彬 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630153590) |

## What reviewers say

### Firefox Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337)

This privacy-focused browser offers an always-on ad and tracker blocker for faster, distraction-free browsing. It automatically erases your browsing history, passwords, and cookies with a single tap, ensuring your online activity remains private.

**Highlights:** Always-on ad blocking, Tracker protection, One-tap history deletion, Minimalist design, Home screen shortcuts, Faster page loads

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security features
- 👍 Clean, minimalist design
- 👍 Convenient single-tab browsing
- 👍 Seamless Safari integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to full Firefox
- 🔍 No support for tabs or bookmarks
- 🔍 Inability to set as default browser

**Reported bugs**

- Back button not working properly
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Inconsistent behavior when opening links from other apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple tabs
- Implement bookmark and password management
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow setting Firefox Focus as the default browser


### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898)

Enhance your browsing with a customizable video player, powerful ad blocker, and advanced reading tools. Enjoy hands-free page turning, web translation, and script support for a personalized online experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable video player, Userscript support (JavaScript, Tampermonkey), Advanced reading mode, Hands-free auto page turning, Powerful ad blocking, Web translation, Bookmark syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Powerful script support
- 🔒 Effective ad-blocking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and reloading issues
- 🔋 Draining battery life
- ⛔ Removal of download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain websites
- Inconsistent script performance
- Inability to export bookmarks

**Requested features**

- Add mute tab button
- Implement desktop mode
- Improve video playback controls
- Restore video download feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefox Focus free?

Firefox Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus free?

Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Firefox Focus or Focus?

Firefox Focus and Focus are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 82K and 4.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Firefox Focus or Focus have ads?

Neither Firefox Focus nor Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firefox Focus or Focus?

Firefox Focus ships an update monthly, and Focus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Firefox Focus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focus on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*