# FocusBox vs DailyRetro

The clearest difference is rating: DailyRetro at 5.0 against FocusBox's 4.2. DailyRetro also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). FocusBox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DailyRetro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DailyRetro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusBox has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FocusBox ships an update every 3 days, DailyRetro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusBox | DailyRetro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbox-timebox-focus-timer/id1467573992/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyretro/id1605680196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/654642765) | [Liqiang Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592234035) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbox-timebox-focus-timer/id1467573992)

This app provides a peaceful sanctuary to help you rest your mind and grow your focus amidst the noise of the digital world. Unlock all paid features and enjoy future updates with a membership subscription.

**Highlights:** Focus timer, Peaceful sanctuary, Mind rest, Focus growth, Unlock paid features, Future updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $13.99 | one-time |


### DailyRetro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyretro/id1605680196)

This app helps you track habits, record thoughts with photos and markdown, and stay organized with daily reminders. It offers passcode and iCloud support for privacy and data backup.

**Highlights:** Diary keeping with photos and markdown, Habit tracking for routine management, Daily reminders and notifications, Passcode support for privacy, iCloud support for data backup and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusBox free?

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

### Is DailyRetro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusBox or DailyRetro?

DailyRetro is rated higher. FocusBox averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DailyRetro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FocusBox or DailyRetro have ads?

Neither FocusBox nor DailyRetro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusBox or DailyRetro?

FocusBox ships an update every 3 days, and DailyRetro weekly. Most recently, FocusBox was updated on November 6, 2026 and DailyRetro on November 3, 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.*