Comparison

보바 vs Ultimate Focus

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

Head to head
About

보바

Print, scan, and copy documents from your mobile device. Upload files from various cloud services and select a nearby printer to start printing. Offers convenient payment options and document storage.

Highlights
  • Print, scan, and copy on the go
  • Upload files from cloud services
  • Find nearby dedicated printers
  • Automatic post-paid card billing
  • Save documents to cloud storage (1GB)
  • Adjust print settings (orientation, duplex, N-up)
Features
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항상 곁에 있는 프린트, 보바 보바로 언제 어디서나 프린트할 준비를 완료하고 (인쇄, 스캔, 복사까지!) 전국의 보바 전용 프린터에서 바로 프린트를 시작하세요. 보바 앱 사용 방법 - 앱 설치 후, 회원가입 및 로그인을 합니다. - 카카오톡, 메일, iCloud 등에서 출력할 파일을 업로드합니다. - 출력물을 받아갈 프린터를 선택합니다. - 용지 방향, 양단면, 모아찍기 등 인쇄 옵션 설정을 합니다. - 프린터에 나와 있는 인증번호를 입력합니다. 주요 기능 - 결제 방식 : 보바 앱에서 신용(체크) 카드를 등록하면 별다른 결제 과정 없이 자동으로 등록된 카드에서 후불 결제 됩니다. - 주변 프린터 찾기 : 자신의 위치에서 가장 가까운 보바 전용 프린터가 어디에 있는지 지도를 통해 찾아볼 수 있습니다. - 문서함 : 언제 어디서든 업로드하고 출력할 수 있도록 문서함에 문서를 저장할 수 있습니다. (1GB 제공!) 대한민국 프린팅 필수 앱, 보바 지금 바로 새로운 출력 서비스를 경험 해보세요! PC에서도 보바를 이용할 수 있습니다! 웹 사이트 : https://app.bobaprint.com/

About

Ultimate Focus

Enhance your productivity with a visual timer designed for focused work and study. Manage tasks, utilize Pomodoro cycles, block distractions, and track your progress. Sync with your calendar and personalize your experience with customizable themes and sounds.

Highlights
  • Visual timer with drag-to-set functionality
  • Task-specific focus sessions
  • Pomodoro mode for cycles
  • Distracting app and website blocking
  • Calendar sync for sessions and reflections
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Focus is built less on willpower and more on an environment that makes it easy to begin. Ultimate Focus is a simple focus timer designed with only the features you actually need for work and study. Manage separate sessions for each task, review your focus, use Pomodoro mode, block distracting apps, and sync your sessions with Calendar—all in one app. Features - Drag your finger to quickly set the timer. - Organize your focus time by separating sessions for different tasks. - Stay in rhythm with Pomodoro mode for natural cycles of focus and break. - Review how you focused with stats and reflection features. - Sync your focus sessions and reflections with the Calendar app. - Personalize the app with 70+ color themes and app icons. - Check your focus stats or start a timer right away from Home Screen widgets. - Start a timer using Shortcuts. - Block selected apps and websites while you focus. - Use Habits to receive reminders at the times you want. - Customize notification sounds and background music to match your style. (Premium) - Sync and edit your focus records across devices with iCloud. (Premium) If you experience any issues while using the app, have questions, or find a bug, please contact us anytime at hello@ultimatefocus.app. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

보바4 screens
Ultimate Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 보바 at none against Ultimate Focus's 4. Ultimate Focus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and iOS requirement 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. Ultimate Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 보바 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

보바 ships an update every 3 months, Ultimate Focus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
보바 versus Ultimate Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter보바Ultimate Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (183 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—183 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOBA IncorporatedStonicSolution

Customer experience

보바

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Ultimate Focus

All ratings183 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.6%

Bugs and requests

보바

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ultimate Focus

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Pomodoro mode not working
  • Timer not movable after exiting desktop app
  • Session switching on iPhone is confusing
  • Shortcuts only allow one section selection
  • Default timer is always 25 min
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  • Restarting phone requires re-onboarding
  • Alarm sound is too short
  • Icon cannot be moved on home screen
  • Timer doesn't record if stopped early
  • Timer end memo sometimes doesn't display
  • Keynote doesn't show timer overlay
  • App volume cannot be adjusted
  • Dock icon cannot be hidden
  • Sync issues across devices
  • Apple Watch timer stops when screen dims
  • Apple Watch app lacks break timer
  • Timer not resetting correctly

Requested features

37 requests
  • Pause and resume timer functionality
  • Guide website for usage
  • Option to purchase premium
  • Improve iPhone session switching clarity
  • Pomodoro mode without breaks
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  • Ability to add time manually after forgetting to start
  • Count-up (stopwatch) mode
  • Ability to choose own theming colors
  • Weekly report with productivity insights
  • AI to break down trends
  • Continuous timer alarm sound until dismissed
  • Real-time widget for specific sessions
  • Ability to set default timer per session
  • Option to change daily reset time (e.g., 2 AM instead of midnight)
  • Show current time on Apple Watch timer screen
  • Option to hide numbers on menu bar timer
  • Option to have timer circle represent full visual space regardless of duration
  • Ability to run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Bar graph option for timer visualization
  • Stopwatch mode for flexible time tracking
  • Option to change time cycle for daily reset
  • One-time purchase option for premium
  • More sound themes or custom color themes
  • Option to disable retrospect pop-up
  • Digital display option for timer
  • Adjustable alarm volume within the app
  • Option to hide app icon from dock
  • Tutorial for Pomodoro mode settings
  • Option to make timer display on Keynote
  • Sync session and retrospect lists across devices
  • Improve Apple Watch app functionality (e.g., break timer)
  • Option to set timer for over 60 minutes
  • Option to reset timer to start from beginning
  • Option to have timer on every desktop
  • Option to show only icon on menu bar
  • Invert clock colors for focus and break times
  • Ability to change timer duration for each session individually

In-app purchases

None

보바

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ultimate Focus

Subscriptions3
  • Ultimate Focus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ultimate Focus - Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Ultimate Focus - Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ultimate Focus - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is 보바 free?
보바 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Focus free?
Ultimate Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 보바 or Ultimate Focus have ads?
보바 shows ads; Ultimate Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, 보바 or Ultimate Focus?
보바 ships an update every 3 months, and Ultimate Focus every 3 weeks. Most recently, 보바 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ultimate Focus on October 10, 2026.

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