# ADLS Assist vs Focus Tree

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Tree at 4.7 against ADLS Assist's 3.3. Focus Tree also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 8). ADLS Assist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ADLS Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ADLS Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Tree every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ADLS Assist | Focus Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adls-assist/id1519151671/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [An Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519151673) | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) |

## What reviewers say

### ADLS Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adls-assist/id1519151671)

This educational app provides students and parents access to learning materials and course content. It also allows users to track academic progress and review graduation milestones.

**Highlights:** Access educational content, View course materials, Review graduation progress, Student and parent portal, Track academic milestones

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focus Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261)

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering study timers. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition for effective learning and allows users to study with friends by growing shared virtual gardens.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions with distraction blocking, Study timers and Pomodoro sessions, Flashcard creation and spaced repetition, Shared virtual gardens for group study, Progress tracking and accountability with friends

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Tree Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Tree Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($19.99) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($99.99) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ADLS Assist free?

ADLS Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ADLS Assist or Focus Tree?

Focus Tree is rated higher. ADLS Assist averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Focus Tree averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do ADLS Assist or Focus Tree have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; ADLS Assist does not.

### Which is updated more often, ADLS Assist or Focus Tree?

ADLS Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Most recently, ADLS Assist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focus Tree on October 25, 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.*