# Mars Craft vs Focus Quest

Mars Craft and Focus Quest both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Focus Quest's written reviews are positive against 47% of Mars Craft's. Mars Craft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Craft sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Focus Quest sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mars Craft against 4.7 for Focus Quest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 405 and 502 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Mars Craft's written reviews are positive against 83% of Focus Quest's.

Mars Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Quest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Craft | Focus Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-craft-focus-build-timer/id1367871279/reviews) | **[4.7 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 405 | **502** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 246 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Enclaver Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176261365) | [Shikudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089497060) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-craft-focus-build-timer/id1367871279)

This app gamifies productivity by turning focused work sessions into building a Mars colony. Earn rewards, battle friends, and complete digital detox challenges to stay motivated and reduce smartphone distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Build a Mars colony, Digital detox challenges, Friend battles and group focus, Earn in-app rewards, Progress statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Club Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Get MarsCraft Premium! | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Club Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Get MarsCraft Premium! | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Club Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Solar Crystals Boosters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Coins +1500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| MarsCraft Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Case +7000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 🌟 Unique concept
- 👍 Motivating and engaging
- 🌍 Interesting space theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings disappearing after screen lock
- Timer not working accurately
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Syncing issues with account progress

**Requested features**

- Offline mode to keep timer running
- Ability to view progress over time
- More customization options
- Multiplayer/social features


### Focus Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331)

This app combines a study timer with RPG elements to help users improve self-control and reduce phone distractions. Earn in-game resources by focusing to train a hero and upgrade equipment, making productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, RPG hero training, Equipment forging, Task and time management, In-game achievements and rewards, Phone addiction management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Currency Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Scroll Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Glyph Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Material Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Currency Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Material Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Glyph Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Raid 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Time Rift 1 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gamified focus experience
- 👍 Engaging story and progression
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing
- 💰 Affordable premium version
- 🕰️ Helpful for improving focus and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited whitelist functionality
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Can be distracting from actual work
- 🌐 Lack of offline mode
- 🌐 Sync issues with other accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Training button not working during tutorial
- Time not accurately tracked in some cases
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- More music and white noise options
- Ability to change character appearance
- Longer storyline and quests
- Offline mode or better sync capabilities
- Pomodoro timer integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Craft free?

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

### Is Focus Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars Craft or Focus Quest?

Focus Quest is rated higher. Mars Craft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while Focus Quest averages 4.7 from 502 ratings.

### Do Mars Craft or Focus Quest have ads?

Focus Quest shows ads; Mars Craft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Craft or Focus Quest?

Mars Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Quest every 2 months. Most recently, Mars Craft was updated on October 8, 2026 and Focus Quest on October 13, 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.*