Comparison

Habit Challenge EM vs Focusing

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

Head to head
About

Habit Challenge EM

This app guides users through a structured process to change or adopt new behaviors. It helps you identify goals, prepare for the change, and set up supporting habits for long-term success.

Highlights
  • Behavior change selection
  • Preparation and planning
  • Goal setting
  • Supporting habit identification
  • Structured process
Features
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Welcome to Mr. Change Agent’s Habit Challenge™ It is simple to use and yet highly effective. Here is how it works. Pick the behavior you want to change Something you want to quit or something you want to add. Take a week or two to prepare This is important! An impulse is good, it can get you started, but planning will help it stick long term. Use your healthy impulsive desire to pick a start date that will give you enough time to go through our Change Your Habit workbook. This is crucial. Pick your goals Something you want to quit When you are done with your training write down what specifically do you want to quit. Write it down. This would be goal #1. Is there something you want to substitute it with? If so write that down for goal number 2. Is there a behavior that would support your new habit? If so write it down as number 3. Use one or two more if they will help you reach your goal. However, do not overburden yourself. Something you want to add When you are done with your training write down what specific behavior you want to add. This is goal #1. Is there a secondary goal(s) that would help you with your main goal. For example, you want to run at 6:00 in the morning. This would be your main goal. But getting to bed by 10:00 may need to be a secondary goal to make getting up to run possible. Make your secondary goals # 2, 3 and 4 if you need that many.

About

Focusing

Boost your concentration and overcome procrastination with this minimalist timer. It uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you master your time, whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with customizable sounds and visual progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Continuous auto-cycle mode
  • Visual progress tracker
  • Background operation with notifications
  • White noise and alarm sounds
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Boost your focus instantly! Beat procrastination! Simple, elegant, and effective. The ultimate Pomodoro timer designed to help you crush distractions and master your time—whether you’re studying for exams, working on a project, or managing ADHD. Why You’ll Love It: Get in the Zone: Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique to maximize concentration. Minimalist Design: No clutter, just pure focus. Launch and start in seconds. Stay on Track: Customizable sounds and notifications keep you in the flow. Key Features: • Flexible Timer: Customize focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks. • Continuous Flow: Auto-cycle mode for uninterrupted productivity loops. • Visual Progress: Beautiful dynamic circular tracker. • Background Mode: Seamless notifications even when the app is closed. • Smart Sounds: White noise and alarms tailored for deep work. Perfect For: Students preparing for exams Freelancers & Remote Workers ADHD & Neurodivergent minds Anyone wanting to do more in less time Simple Workflow: Set your task. Focus for 25 minutes. Take a short break. Repeat & Succeed. Download now and turn your time into results!

Screenshots

Habit Challenge EM3 screens
Focusing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Habit Challenge EM at none against Focusing's 2. Habit Challenge EM also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Focusing's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads 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. Focusing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Habit Challenge EM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Habit Challenge EM against 5.0 for Focusing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Habit Challenge EM ships an update every 2 months, Focusing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Habit Challenge EM versus Focusing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabit Challenge EMFocusing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChad Wiedemann业宏 庞

Customer experience

Habit Challenge EM

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focusing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Habit Challenge EM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusing

One-time2
  • Pro$0.99
  • Timer$0.99

Questions

Is Habit Challenge EM free?
Habit Challenge EM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focusing free?
Focusing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Habit Challenge EM or Focusing?
Habit Challenge EM and Focusing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Habit Challenge EM or Focusing have ads?
Neither Habit Challenge EM nor Focusing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Habit Challenge EM or Focusing?
Habit Challenge EM ships an update every 2 months, and Focusing every 10 days. Most recently, Habit Challenge EM was updated on October 22, 2026 and Focusing on October 24, 2026.

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