Comparison

Combinate vs -Focus-

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Combinate

A challenging number puzzle game where players merge matching numbers in a circle to create increasingly larger numbers. Utilize slingshot mechanics to aim pieces at targets and combine them effectively.

Highlights
  • Merge matching numbers
  • Build increasing numbers
  • Slingshot pieces onto targets
  • Circular puzzle gameplay
  • Challenging number mechanics
Features
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Combinate is a challenging number puzzle where the object is to join the numbers in a circle to build ever-increasing numbers. Use your skills to slingshot pieces onto the target. When a pair of neighboring pieces match, they merge into one!

About

-Focus-

A minimalist puzzle game where players control two characters simultaneously to reach targets. It features simple controls, challenging levels with varied mechanics, and a competitive element.

Highlights
  • Control two characters simultaneously
  • Minimalist design
  • Challenging puzzle levels
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Varied game mechanics
  • Compete with rivals
Features
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Can you control the two characters? Focus is a minimally designed puzzle game that aims to get 2 blocks to the target at the same time. Just slide your finger to reach the target. Puzzles designed with different mechanics are waiting for you in Focus which has simple controls. - Hard levels - Simple controls and minimal design - Nice music - Game elements in different mechanics - Pay once and enjoy playing - Compete with your rivals Come on show us how focused you will be. Discounted price for a short time...

Screenshots

Combinate4 screens
-Focus-4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: -Focus- at none against Combinate's 1. -Focus- also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Combinate's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Combinate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. -Focus- asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Combinate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Combinate ships an update every 6 months, -Focus- monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Combinate versus -Focus-: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombinate-Focus-
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulseFix LLCAli Kiremitçi

Customer experience

Combinate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

-Focus-

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Combinate

One-time1
  • Combinate - Full Version$1.99
None

-Focus-

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Combinate free?
Combinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is -Focus- free?
-Focus- is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Combinate or -Focus-?
Combinate is rated higher. Combinate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while -Focus- averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Combinate or -Focus- have ads?
-Focus- shows ads; Combinate does not.
Which is updated more often, Combinate or -Focus-?
Combinate ships an update every 6 months, and -Focus- monthly. Most recently, Combinate was updated on October 24, 2026 and -Focus- on October 24, 2026.

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