# Focus Quest vs Milki

The clearest difference is ads: Milki at none against Focus Quest's shown. Milki also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Focus Quest's advantage is ratings volume (502 vs 106) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Quest sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Milki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Milki holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 502 and 106 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Focus Quest's written reviews are positive against 97% of Milki's.

Focus Quest ships an update every 2 months, Milki every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Quest | Milki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331/reviews) | **[4.9 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **502** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shikudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089497060) | [Christopher ODonnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545804809) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331)

This app combines a study timer with RPG elements to help users improve self-control and reduce phone distractions. Earn in-game resources by focusing to train a hero and upgrade equipment, making productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, RPG hero training, Equipment forging, Task and time management, In-game achievements and rewards, Phone addiction management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Currency Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Scroll Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Glyph Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Material Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Currency Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Material Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Glyph Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skill Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Raid 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Time Rift 1 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gamified focus experience
- 👍 Engaging story and progression
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing
- 💰 Affordable premium version
- 🕰️ Helpful for improving focus and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited whitelist functionality
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Can be distracting from actual work
- 🌐 Lack of offline mode
- 🌐 Sync issues with other accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Training button not working during tutorial
- Time not accurately tracked in some cases
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- More music and white noise options
- Ability to change character appearance
- Longer storyline and quests
- Offline mode or better sync capabilities
- Pomodoro timer integration


### Milki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by tracking your study and work sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Set custom daily targets for activities and visualize your progress with powerful charts to stay motivated and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable daily targets, Actual vs. Target progress charts, Pomodoro technique focus timer, Activity tracking and metrics, Multi-device sync, Status levels and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivating and boosts productivity
- 💡 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔒 Ad-free and no in-app purchases required
- 👍 Helpful for studying and tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 💡 Leaderboard system could be improved
- 💡 More customization options desired
- 🐛 Some issues with tracking and syncing data

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with timer counting
- Pomodoro history not updating correctly for some users

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for easier access
- Ability to adjust pomodoro and break times without paying
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Ability to share progress with friends or classmates
- Integration with other productivity/study apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Quest free?

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

### Is Milki free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Quest or Milki?

Milki is rated higher. Focus Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 502 ratings, while Milki averages 4.9 from 106 ratings.

### Do Focus Quest or Milki have ads?

Focus Quest shows ads; Milki does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Quest or Milki?

Focus Quest ships an update every 2 months, and Milki every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Quest was updated on September 29, 2026 and Milki on September 30, 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.*