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.
dBActive for the Optimus+
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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/
Focustown
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Focustown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dBActive for the Optimus+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | dBActive for the Optimus+ | Focustown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cirrus Research | ALEXANDAR VINCENT PAULRAJ |
In-app purchases
dBActive for the Optimus+
No in-app purchases
Focustown
- Unlock Focustown Premium$2.99
Questions
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