# Focus vs Dear Wander

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus at 15.0 against Dear Wander's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Dear Wander sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus ships an update weekly, Dear Wander every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Dear Wander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-brain-and-memory-games/id1533429124/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **867** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 273 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tellmewow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373142956) | [Andres Vidal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747759989) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-brain-and-memory-games/id1533429124)

This app offers over 30 expert-designed brain games to enhance memory, concentration, and mental agility. It provides a personalized daily cognitive workout program with progress tracking to help users overcome brain fog and keep their minds sharp.

**Highlights:** 30+ brain training games, Personalized daily workouts, Memory games, Attention and focus challenges, Logical reasoning puzzles, Progress tracking, Coordination exercises

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pro, 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Pro, 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Pro, 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Focus Pro, 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Focus Pro, 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Focus Pro, 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Focus Pro, 1 year | $44.99 | per year |
| Focus Pro, 1 year | $44.99 | per year |
| Focus Pro, 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Pro, 1 year | $59.99 | per year |
| IQ Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Enneagram Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADHD Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fear and Anxiety Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brain Dominance Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent games and features
- 🤓 Helps with thinking and concentration
- 💡 Great for mental health and challenging the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including issues with specific games
- 🕰️ Insufficient time to complete challenges
- 💸 Expensive subscription, not worth the price

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or get past loading screen
- Games not functioning correctly or providing blank screens
- Inconsistent performance, app freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Remove timer option for more flexibility
- Improve app stability and reduce bugs
- Add more games and categories
- Improve responsiveness and loading times


### Dear Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-wander-mindful-pause/id6759883721)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dear Wander+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Dear Wander+ Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Dear Wander+ Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Dear Wander free?

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

### Do Focus or Dear Wander have ads?

Neither Focus nor Dear Wander shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Dear Wander?

Focus ships an update weekly, and Dear Wander every 9 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dear Wander on October 13, 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.*