Comparison

Pace.Yours vs Focused

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

Head to head
About

Pace.Yours

Organize your day with detailed task planning and a focus timer. Share projects with others, assign tasks, and track group progress. Includes ambient sounds for concentration and a note-taking feature.

Highlights
  • Task planning with subtasks and deadlines
  • Count-up focus timer with pause/resume
  • Ambient soundscapes for focus
  • Group project sharing and task assignment
  • Standalone note-taking with search
  • Progress tracking for individual and group tasks
Features
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Plan your day and focus on one task at a time with a count-up timer. When a project involves other people, you can share it with them too. PLAN - Tasks with notes, subtasks, deadlines and time estimates - Drag to set priority; Today, Upcoming, All and Done lists - Morning reminder with your top three tasks, plus an evening check-in FOCUS - Count-up task timer with pause and resume - White noise, rain and fireplace sounds - See how much time you spent on each task NOTES - Keep standalone notes like PTO balances, book lists or ideas, with search GROUP PROJECTS - Share a project with an invite code, assign tasks and subtasks, and see each member's focus time - My work shows what's assigned to you PRIVATE BY DEFAULT - Personal tasks and notes stay on your iPhone. An account is only needed for group projects. The free version shows non-personalized banner ads.

About

Focused

Regain control of your day by blocking distracting apps and building focus habits. This tool helps you reduce screen time, improve productivity, and break free from mindless scrolling with smart features and strict modes.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Strict focus mode for unbreakable concentration
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Focus timer with session tracking
  • Customizable schedules for different times
  • Motivational reminders for blocked apps
  • Screen time insights and progress tracking
  • Build consistency with streaks and milestones
Features
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Your phone steals 5+ hours of your day. Focused helps you take them back starting today. Join 10,000+ people who cut their screen time in half. Block distracting apps, build real focus habits, and finally stop doomscrolling — with an app that actually works. ▸ WHAT USERS SAY ◂ "I went from 7 hours of screen time to under 2. This app changed my daily routine." "Finally something that doesn't let me cheat. Strict Mode is a game-changer." ▸ REAL RESULTS ◂ • Save 1h 30m+ per day on average • 91% of users report less mindless scrolling • 87% feel more focused and productive within one week • Users build streaks of 27+ days of consistent focus ▸ HOW FOCUSED WORKS ◂ Most screen time apps fail because they're easy to ignore. Focused adds smart friction exactly when distractions happen — so you pause, reflect, and choose intentionally. ▸ POWERFUL FEATURES ◂ BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Block apps & websites instantly or on a schedule. One tap to block all social media. No willpower needed. STRICT FOCUS MODE Unbreakable focus when you need it. No bypassing. No cheating. No excuses. Perfect for deep work and study sessions. SMART APP LIMITS Set daily time limits per app. When you hit your limit, Focused steps in — no more "just 5 more minutes." FOCUS TIMER Beautiful countdown timer with session tracking. See exactly how long you stay focused every day. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Different rules for work, evenings, weekends, and sleep. Focused adapts to your life — not the other way around. SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, Focused shows a motivational reminder instead — helping you break the autopilot habit. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS Track your focus time, daily progress, and improvement trends. Clear stats for the apps that distract you most. STREAKS & MILESTONES Build consistency with daily streaks. Stay motivated as you watch your habits transform week after week. ▸ BUILT FOR YOU ◂ • Professionals & remote workers • Students & deep work sessions • People reducing social media & phone addiction • ADHD-friendly focus support • Anyone who wants to be more present ▸ 100% PRIVATE & SECURE ◂ Focused uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your device. No tracking. No data selling. Privacy by design. ▸ TAKE BACK CONTROL ◂ Your time is your most valuable asset. Every hour you save from mindless scrolling is an hour for what truly matters — your goals, your health, your people. Download Focused. Start your focus journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pace.Yours4 screens
Focused4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focused at 5.0 against Pace.Yours's 4.5. Focused also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Pace.Yours's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focused sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pace.Yours asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focused holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pace.Yours has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace.Yours ships an update every 2 months, Focused every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pace.Yours versus Focused: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPace.YoursFocused
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhi Hua TanVinx Solutions

Customer experience

Pace.Yours

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Focused

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pace.Yours

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focused

Subscriptions2
  • Focused Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Focused Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pace.Yours free?
Pace.Yours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focused free?
Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pace.Yours or Focused?
Focused is rated higher. Pace.Yours averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Focused averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pace.Yours or Focused have ads?
Pace.Yours shows ads; Focused does not.
Which is updated more often, Pace.Yours or Focused?
Pace.Yours ships an update every 2 months, and Focused every 6 days. Most recently, Pace.Yours was updated on November 6, 2026 and Focused on October 30, 2026.

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