# 阳光自律 vs ChickFocus

The clearest difference is rating: ChickFocus at 4.8 against 阳光自律's 2.3. ChickFocus also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 6). 阳光自律's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 阳光自律 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChickFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 阳光自律's written reviews are positive against 89% of ChickFocus's.

阳光自律 ships an update monthly, ChickFocus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 阳光自律 | ChickFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483883638/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Heng An Jia Xin (Xiong An) Shu Zhi Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si](https://appshunter.io/developer/620265515) | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) |

## What reviewers say

### 阳光自律

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483883638)

This tool helps users develop good habits and overcome procrastination. It enables focused work or study by temporarily blocking access to other apps, allowing users to disconnect from their phones and enjoy life.

**Highlights:** Habit formation tool, Procrastination overcoming, Focused work/study mode, Temporary app blocking, Digital detox support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月VIP会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包季VIP会员 | $6.49 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年VIP会员 | $11.99 | per year |


### ChickFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759)

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique, where users raise virtual chicks that grow with successful focus periods. It offers distraction-free modes, customizable timers, and cute companions to make productivity enjoyable and stress-free.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with virtual pet growth, Pomodoro Technique timers, Distraction-free app whitelist, Customizable timers, Unlockable cute companions, Floating timer, Multi-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChickFocus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ChickFocus Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| New Character - Cluck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Pixel | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Boomboom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Kitty | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Loong | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chocohog | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Roller Snake | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| ChickFocus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Family Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for ditching phone
- 🐓 Cute and engaging animal interactions
- 🕰️ Helpful for focusing and productivity
- 📈 Useful data and statistics
- 🎨 Visually appealing and minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with app updates and language changes
- 🔒 Restricted data access for paid users
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options for timer
- 🐓 Limited animal variety and interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Animals disappearing after updates
- Timer switching to different language
- Whitelist feature not working as expected
- Notification issues with focus session completion

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and farm customization options
- Implement a task list or to-do feature
- Provide unrestricted data editing and management
- Add a 12-hour clock option instead of 24-hour
- Introduce a 'finish early' option with safeguards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 阳光自律 free?

阳光自律 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChickFocus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 阳光自律 or ChickFocus?

ChickFocus is rated higher. 阳光自律 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ChickFocus averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do 阳光自律 or ChickFocus have ads?

Neither 阳光自律 nor ChickFocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 阳光自律 or ChickFocus?

阳光自律 ships an update monthly, and ChickFocus every 3 days. Most recently, 阳光自律 was updated on October 19, 2026 and ChickFocus on October 30, 2026.

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