# Focus Quest vs SkillUp

The clearest difference is price: Focus Quest at Free against SkillUp's $4.99. Focus Quest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). SkillUp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Quest is free to download; SkillUp costs $4.99 up front. Focus Quest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SkillUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Quest | SkillUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **506** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 230 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shikudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089497060) | [Yanni Razoki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881477845) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Stage Currency Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | 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


### SkillUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillup-track-any-skill/id6759894002)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkillUp Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Quest free?

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

### Is SkillUp free?

SkillUp costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Focus Quest or SkillUp have ads?

Focus Quest shows ads; SkillUp does not.

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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.*