# Just Focus vs Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Focus at none against Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's 11. Just Focus also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (137 vs 6). Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Just Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Focus has 137 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Just Focus ships an update every 11 days, Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Focus | Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-focus-focus-timer/id1135331024/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-adhd-focus-timer/id6751362377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 严](https://appshunter.io/developer/926087266) | [Maxim Rusakovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814407309) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-focus-focus-timer/id1135331024)

Enhance your productivity with a clean and simple focus timer. Customize timers, sounds, and animations to minimize distractions and stay on task. Track your productive time with daily statistics.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Screen lock to prevent distraction, Adjustable sound effects and animations, Full-screen wallpaper design, Daily productivity statistics, iOS and macOS support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-adhd-focus-timer/id6751362377)

This app pairs you with a shy artist companion to help you overcome procrastination and distraction. Work together to transform an empty studio into a thriving creative space, making progress visible and rewarding.

**Highlights:** Artist companion for focus sessions, Transforming a virtual studio, Earning rewards for focus, Building motivation through connection, Visual progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Focus Buddy | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Focus Buddy Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Windows - Beginner - Glitter Frame | $0.29 | one-time |
| Posters - Beginner - Classic Movies | $0.29 | one-time |
| Carpets - Beginner - Cloud Soft | $0.49 | one-time |
| Hobby - Beginner - Pastel Plants | $0.49 | one-time |
| Desks - Beginner- Crystal Workspace | $0.49 | one-time |
| Corner - Beginner - Glitter Plant | $0.49 | one-time |
| Posters- Beginner- Pastel Superhero | $0.49 | one-time |
| Boards - Beginner - Pastel Tasks | $0.49 | one-time |
| Windows - Beginner - Rainbow Blinds | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Focus free?

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

### Is Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just Focus or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer?

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer is rated higher. Just Focus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Just Focus or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Just Focus nor Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Focus or Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer?

Just Focus ships an update every 11 days, and Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Just Focus was updated on October 8, 2026 and Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer on September 27, 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.*