Comparison

Bolt vs PupFocus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bolt

Gamify your tasks and build lasting habits with this fun to-do list. Earn stars by completing tasks and use them to unlock personal rewards, making productivity enjoyable and motivating.

Highlights
  • Gamified task completion
  • Earn stars for rewards
  • Personalized reward system
  • Habit building tools
  • Pain and pleasure mechanics
Features
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Happy Holidays.Get Bolt for free! Start Your New Year By Turning Getting Stuff Done Into A Game! The most fun to-do list ever. It's ultra simple to use and it involves game mechanics, as you finish tasks you collect stars which you can later use to purchase rewards that you set up for yourself. Make it easy to follow through on your tasks by using pain and pleasure. Build habits that last. Collect stars by checking things off your to-do list and spend them rewarding yourself. If you've got any suggestions send us a tweet.(Check support URL) or send us an email at support@unicornapps.com

About

PupFocus

Features
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Stay. Focus. Grow. PupFocus is a simple Pomodoro timer that helps you stay focused, one session at a time. Set a timer, get to work, and let a calm, loyal puppy keep you company while you study, work, or build better habits. Staying focused feels easier when a puppy is rooting for you. How PupFocus Works • Set a focus session based on the Pomodoro technique Choose a classic 25 minutes of focused work with a 5-minute break, or customize the length to match your task, deadline, and energy. • Work distraction-free while your puppy keeps you accountable Your pup stays on screen during your session, giving you a steady visual reminder to stay in the app and on task until the timer ends. • Take short, intentional breaks Step away, stretch, refill your water, or rest your eyes. Because you know a break is scheduled, it is easier to push through tough moments without checking your phone every few minutes. • Repeat simple focus cycles to build consistency Stack sessions to get through revision chapters, deep work blocks, side projects, or your daily to-do list without burning out. Your puppy responds to how you use your focus time. Stick with your sessions, and your pup reflects your steady progress, turning your focus streaks into a gentle, visual reminder of how far you have come. Why PupFocus? • Minimal, clean Pomodoro timer No clutter, no complex settings, no endless options to tweak. Open the app, tap start, and focus. PupFocus quietly handles the timing so you can stay in flow. • Puppy-powered motivation, not pressure Instead of harsh alarms and stressful countdowns, your pup offers calm encouragement. Sessions feel like a small promise to your puppy, making it easier to come back and try again. • Works for any type of focused work Use PupFocus to prepare for exams, review notes, write essays, code features, read books, plan your week, learn a language, or clear your inbox in focused bursts. • Built to help you improve over time Regular sessions train your brain to start faster, resist distractions, and stay with a task a little longer each day. Over time, you get more done in less time, with less mental effort. • Calm, gentle design Soft visuals and a straightforward layout keep your screen quiet. No flashing elements, no noisy animations, just a peaceful space to focus. • Designed for real life Whether you have five minutes between meetings or an entire evening to study, you can start a session that fits your schedule instead of forcing your day around a timer. No pressure. No perfection. Just focused time, broken into pieces you can actually handle. Perfect For • Students who want more effective, less stressful study sessions and easier exam prep • Professionals who need distraction-free deep work blocks without constant notifications • Creatives who want enough structure to start, without losing their sense of flow • Anyone building better focus habits a few minutes at a time • Anyone who simply works better with a quiet, supportive puppy nearby Download PupFocus and turn your focus time into something you actually look forward to, one calm session at a time.

Screenshots

Bolt3 screens
PupFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bolt at 8.1 against PupFocus's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bolt versus PupFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltPupFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRonan StarkKim Long Le

In-app purchases

None

Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

PupFocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolt free?
Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PupFocus free?
PupFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bolt or PupFocus have ads?
Neither Bolt nor PupFocus shows ads.

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