# FocusBox vs OneLife

The clearest difference is rating: OneLife at 5.0 against FocusBox's 4.2. OneLife also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). FocusBox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OneLife sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OneLife holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 95% and 95% positive.

FocusBox ships an update every 3 days, OneLife every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusBox | OneLife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbox-timebox-focus-timer/id1467573992/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onelife-easy-and-private-diary/id6462454414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 95.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 14 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/654642765) | [炜东 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651122567) |

## 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 |


### OneLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onelife-easy-and-private-diary/id6462454414)

This app offers a private journaling experience with a vintage feel. It allows users to revisit past entries from the same date, creating a nostalgic journey. All data is stored locally on your device, with optional iCloud sync for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Vintage diary experience, Daily past entry reviews, Local data storage, Optional iCloud sync, Add multiple photos, Customizable review times

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly (Education) | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusBox free?

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

### Is OneLife free?

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

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

OneLife is rated higher. FocusBox averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while OneLife averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FocusBox or OneLife have ads?

Neither FocusBox nor OneLife shows ads.

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

FocusBox ships an update every 3 days, and OneLife every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusBox was updated on October 16, 2026 and OneLife on October 16, 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.*