# Focus Space vs DayCanvas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Space at 56% against DayCanvas's 0%. DayCanvas's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DayCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, DayCanvas every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Space | DayCanvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **57** | — |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aliaksei Prazhenik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054910351) | [Seungwoo Choe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660506601) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548)

Enhance concentration with customizable timers for focused work, study, or any activity. Track progress, set reminders, and create personalized schedules to boost productivity and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Activity timer for focused sessions, Pomodoro timer with custom intervals, Playlist timer for daily routines, Daily focus reminders, Progress tracking and statistics, Customizable focus sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Productivity & Focus | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Timer Yearly (60% off) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### DayCanvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycanvas-daily-planner/id6446752238)

Organize your day with a planner that tracks your time and provides insights into your activities. Set work and break durations, categorize tasks, and monitor your progress over time. Sync your data across devices for seamless planning.

**Highlights:** Task scheduling with work/break durations, Task categorization and time analysis, Live Activity for time remaining, Weekly and long-term progress tracking, iCloud sync across devices, Palette feature for recurring tasks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCanvas+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DayCanvas+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| DayCanvas+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Space free?

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

### Is DayCanvas free?

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

### Do Focus Space or DayCanvas have ads?

Neither Focus Space nor DayCanvas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Space or DayCanvas?

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, and DayCanvas every 2 days. Most recently, Focus Space was updated on August 12, 2026 and DayCanvas on September 24, 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.*