Comparison

dBActive for the Optimus+ vs Focustown

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

Head to head
About

dBActive for the Optimus+

Features
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The Cirrus dBActive app supports all Optimus+ sound level meters and connects to the instrument via Bluetooth. The application allows for live data to be viewed, meaning you can leave the instrument in potentially dangerous environments without putting yourself at risk. It also allows for previous measurement data to be viewed, as well as the ability to stop and start measurements from a remote location. The Optimus+ instruments measure all noise parameters simultaneously, including average sound level, maximum sound level, and octave band filters. Features include: - View live measurement data from the instrument - Start and stop measurements - View previous measurement data - Change instrument settings and measurement parameters dBActive is compatible with all Optimus+ variants. Find more information about the Optimus+ at https://cirrusresearch.com/products/sound-level-meters/

About

Focustown

Features
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Can't stop reaching for your phone? Turn your focus into something you can watch grow. FocusTown is a gamified deep-work timer: every focus session you finish earns coins that build a cozy pixel town, block by block. Stay off your phone, and a tiny hamlet slowly becomes a thriving city. Pay once and it's yours forever โ€” no subscription, no ads, and nothing about you is ever collected. HOW IT WORKS 1. Start a focus session โ€” Pomodoro-style or a custom length. 2. Put your phone down and do the work. 3. Earn coins for every session you complete. 4. Spend them to build and upgrade houses, libraries, parks and more. WHY YOU'LL STICK WITH IT โ€” See your progress: abstract "focus time" becomes a town you can actually look at and feel proud of. โ€” Build real habits: streaks and gentle momentum keep you coming back, day after day. โ€” Calm by design: no social feeds, no attention-grabbing notifications, no endless scroll. โ€” Your data stays yours: the app collects nothing. Nothing to leak, nothing to sell. โ€” Pay once: unlock everything with a single one-time purchase โ€” never a subscription. FEATURES โ€” Flexible focus timer for work, study, reading, writing or mindfulness. โ€” A cozy town builder with unique, beautifully styled buildings to collect and arrange. โ€” Clear statistics: track daily, weekly and monthly focus trends. โ€” Ambient sounds to help you settle in and block out distractions. WHO IT'S FOR Students revising for exams, remote workers fighting distraction, writers chasing flow, and anyone who wants to reclaim their attention โ€” without renting their tools by the month. Plant your first building today and watch FocusTown grow. Questions or ideas? Reach us through the support link on our App Store page.

Screenshots

dBActive for the Optimus+4 screens
Focustown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dBActive for the Optimus+ at none against Focustown's 1. Focustown's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Focustown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dBActive for the Optimus+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBActive for the Optimus+ ships an update every 3 months, Focustown every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
dBActive for the Optimus+ versus Focustown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBActive for the Optimus+Focustown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCirrus ResearchALEXANDAR VINCENT PAULRAJ

In-app purchases

None

dBActive for the Optimus+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focustown

One-time1
  • Unlock Focustown Premium$2.99

Questions

Is dBActive for the Optimus+ free?
dBActive for the Optimus+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focustown free?
Focustown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dBActive for the Optimus+ or Focustown have ads?
Neither dBActive for the Optimus+ nor Focustown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dBActive for the Optimus+ or Focustown?
dBActive for the Optimus+ ships an update every 3 months, and Focustown every 5 days. Most recently, dBActive for the Optimus+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Focustown on October 24, 2026.

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