# Focus Dog vs Bakery

Focus Dog and Bakery both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Focus Dog's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bakery's. Focus Dog also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Bakery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Dog sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Bakery sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Focus Dog against 4.6 for Bakery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 915 and 832 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Focus Dog's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bakery's.

Focus Dog ships an update fortnightly, Bakery every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Dog | Bakery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (915 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-dog-study-pet-pomodoro/id1179111193/reviews)** | [4.6 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakery-study-timer/id1441084360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **915** | 832 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Fancy Ventures UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/957193787) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-dog-study-pet-pomodoro/id1179111193)

This gamified productivity app helps you build focus and reduce screen time by rewarding you for staying on task. Earn virtual currency to feed your digital dog, unlock new features, and even donate to real animal shelters.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus challenges, Virtual dog feeding for rewards, Time tracking and statistics, Unlockable recipes and customizations, Donations to real animal shelters, Pomodoro timer for focused work

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donut Dog Pro + Monthly Coffee | $2.49 | per month |
| Donut Dog Pro + Monthly Coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Small Gem Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog Pro + Coffee Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog Pro | $13.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog PRO | $16.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog Pro + Coffee Support | $29.99 | one-time |
| Donut Dog Pro + Coffee Support | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 💕 Supports real-world dog charity
- 🎉 Fun and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing lost progress and login issues
- 🔒 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Timer continues even when app is closed
- 🤔 Unclear upgrade and donut collection mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login and password reset issues
- Disappearing progress and paid features

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the dog
- Detailed activity tracking and statistics
- Break timer and idle mode features
- Ability to choose different animal characters


### Bakery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakery-study-timer/id1441084360)

This app encourages users to stay off their phones and focus on real-life tasks like studying or work. It uses a gamified timer where users select a virtual pastry to bake, with the bake progressing while the screen is off. Successful bakes earn coins to unlock new recipes and baked goods.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Virtual pastry baking, Screen-off timer functionality, Earn coins for successful bakes, Unlock new recipes and baked goods, Progress tracking in display case

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Slate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classics Recipe Book | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Keeps user off distracting apps
- 🚀 Helps with productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Lack of pause/break feature
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new recipes

**Reported bugs**

- App resets and loses progress
- Baked goods burn even without using phone
- Unable to exit tutorial or shop screens

**Requested features**

- Add more dessert options
- Implement a total study time tracker
- Allow music playback during sessions
- Include a to-do list or calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Dog free?

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

### Is Bakery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Dog or Bakery?

Focus Dog is rated higher. Focus Dog averages 4.7 out of 5 from 915 ratings, while Bakery averages 4.6 from 832 ratings.

### Do Focus Dog or Bakery have ads?

Neither Focus Dog nor Bakery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Dog or Bakery?

Focus Dog ships an update fortnightly, and Bakery every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus Dog was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bakery on October 16, 2026.

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