# Gear vs Focus

The clearest difference is rating: Focus at 4.7 against Gear's 4.0. Focus also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 249) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Gear's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 4.9K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Gear's written reviews are positive against 54% of Focus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gear ships an update every 5 days, Focus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gear | Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 249 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Binary Gear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959824264) | [庆彬 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630153590) |

## What reviewers say

### Gear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238)

A modern, privacy-focused web browser designed for enthusiasts. It offers powerful extension support, on-device AI features, and advanced tools for enhanced productivity and a personalized browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Powerful extension engine, Unlimited AI features, Adaptive dark mode, Intelligent translator, Built-in content filter, Professional developer tools, Immersive reader mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annually Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 👍 Customizable dark mode
- 🚀 Efficient performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with extensions
- 🔒 Paid subscription for core features
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🐛 Slow page loading
- 🐛 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Extensions not working
- Inability to open certain websites
- Inconsistent dark mode behavior
- Difficulty managing bookmarks and history

**Requested features**

- Add support for more extensions and userscripts
- Improve tab management and browsing experience
- Provide more customization options
- Optimize performance and stability
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898)

Enhance your browsing with a customizable video player, powerful ad blocker, and advanced reading tools. Enjoy hands-free page turning, web translation, and script support for a personalized online experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable video player, Userscript support (JavaScript, Tampermonkey), Advanced reading mode, Hands-free auto page turning, Powerful ad blocking, Web translation, Bookmark syncing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Powerful script support
- 🔒 Effective ad-blocking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and reloading issues
- 🔋 Draining battery life
- ⛔ Removal of download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain websites
- Inconsistent script performance
- Inability to export bookmarks

**Requested features**

- Add mute tab button
- Implement desktop mode
- Improve video playback controls
- Restore video download feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gear free?

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

### Is Focus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gear or Focus?

Focus is rated higher. Gear averages 4.0 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Focus averages 4.7 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Gear or Focus have ads?

Neither Gear nor Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gear or Focus?

Gear ships an update every 5 days, and Focus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gear was updated on September 29, 2026 and Focus on October 1, 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.*