Comparison

Focusing vs ChickFocus

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

Head to head
About

Focusing

This tool helps you avoid phone distractions and cultivate an efficient lifestyle. Select an image, start a focus session, and watch virtual grass grow as you concentrate. If you use your phone during a session, it will end automatically.

Highlights
  • Virtual grass growth visualization
  • Focus session timer
  • Automatic session termination on phone use
  • Customizable focus images
  • Develops efficient lifestyle habits
Features
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Focusing is a learning and working tool that can help you stay away from your mobile phone and stay focused, and develop an efficient lifestyle -Choose an image you like -When you want to concentrate on things, just tap "Start Focus" -Grass grows from the head during the concentration period, the longer the concentration, the higher the level of the grass If you can't help playing with your phone during this period, you will automatically end your concentration! Terms of Use:https://focus.quthing.com/member Terms of Service:https://focus.quthing.com/user Privacy Policy:https://focus.quthing.com/privacy

About

ChickFocus

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. Grow a virtual chick by completing focused work intervals, with customizable timers and a distraction-free mode. Unlock adorable companions to make productivity more engaging.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus sessions with virtual chick growth
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Customizable focus and break intervals
  • Distraction-free app whitelist
  • Unlockable cute companions
  • Floating timer
  • Time statistics and activity timeline
Features
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Focus has never been this fun! Download Chick Focus and unlock your productivity potential! 【Received App Store recommendations in 110+ countries】 Officially recognized by the App Store, trusted by 1M+ users worldwide! Your Perfect Focus Companion, Making Every Timer Delightful! 【Fun-Filled Focus】 Watch your chick grow as you stay focused! Successfully finish a session to raise an adult chicken. But beware—if you quit halfway, your chick might not make it. Keep going and help your chick thrive! 【Effortless Focus】 Utilize the Pomodoro Technique: focus for 25 minutes, rest for 5, and build healthy, stress-free habits. Fully customizable timers to fit your study or work schedule. 【Companions for Every Session】 Unlock adorable friends like chicks, cats, bears, deer, balloon dogs, and even dragons! Every focus session becomes a heartwarming journey with your cute companions. 【Distraction-Free Mode】 Set an app whitelist to block distracting apps during focus sessions. Stay laser-focused on what truly matters! 【Floating Timer】 Keep track of your focus progress across apps with a floating timer that’s always at hand. 【Simple and User-Friendly】 Intuitive design with zero learning curve. One tap to start focusing—anytime, anywhere. 【Packed with Features for Maximum Productivity!】 - Pomodoro Timer & Regular Countdown - Distraction-Free App Whitelist - Time Stats & Activity Timeline - Widgets & Live Activities - Multi-Device Sync - iPad Landscape/Portrait/Split Screen Support - Floating Timer & StandBy Mode Download Chick Focus now and start your journey to a more productive and focused you! Contact Us Email: support@kreatbloom.com Terms of Use: https://chickfocus.super.site/gmxz Privacy Policy: https://chickfocus.super.site/yszc

Screenshots

Focusing4 screens
ChickFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChickFocus at every 6 days against Focusing's every 2 months. ChickFocus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1K vs 58). Focusing's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Focusing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChickFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Focusing's written reviews are positive against 89% of ChickFocus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusing ships an update every 2 months, ChickFocus every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Focusing versus ChickFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusingChickFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (58 ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better88.6% of reviews
Number of ratings581K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB146 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer晨铭 李Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Focusing

All ratings58 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

ChickFocus

All ratings1,032 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative3.5%

Bugs and requests

Focusing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ChickFocus

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Implement a live notification or lockscreen widget
  • Allow custom sounds and music integration

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Focusing

Subscriptions3
  • 连续包月会员1 Month trial$1.491 Month
  • 连续包季会员$3.993 Months
  • 连续包年会员$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • 六十颗种子$0.99
  • 三百颗种子$4.99
19 purchases

ChickFocus

Subscriptions5
  • ChickFocus Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • ChickFocus Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ChickFocus Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • ChickFocus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • ChickFocus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time14
  • New Character - Cluck$1.99
  • New Character - Pixel$2.99
  • New Character - Boomboom$2.99
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  • New Character - Kitty$3.99
  • New Character - Loong$3.99
  • Luna$3.99
  • Chocohog$3.99
  • New Character - Roller Snake$3.99
  • New Character - Bear$3.99
  • Pro Lifetime$16.99
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$25.99
  • ChickFocus Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime Pro Family Sharing$39.99

Questions

Is Focusing free?
Focusing 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, Focusing or ChickFocus?
ChickFocus is rated higher. Focusing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while ChickFocus averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Focusing or ChickFocus have ads?
Neither Focusing nor ChickFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusing or ChickFocus?
Focusing ships an update every 2 months, and ChickFocus every 6 days. Most recently, Focusing was updated on October 2, 2026 and ChickFocus on September 30, 2026.

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