# Focus Space vs Stepaway

The clearest difference is rating: Stepaway at 5.0 against Focus Space's 4.6. Stepaway also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Focus Space's advantage is ratings volume (57 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 Stepaway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stepaway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Space has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, Stepaway weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Space | Stepaway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepaway-screen-time-control/id6760246790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aliaksei Prazhenik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054910351) | [Sidharth Sudhir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883450395) |

## 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 |


### Stepaway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepaway-screen-time-control/id6760246790)

This app helps you regain control over your digital habits by setting daily time limits for distracting applications. Schedule focused sessions to minimize interruptions during work or rest, and monitor your progress in building healthier screen time routines.

**Highlights:** Set daily app time limits, Schedule focus sessions, Track progress over time, Works with Screen Time framework, Build better app habits

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Space free?

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

### Is Stepaway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Space or Stepaway?

Stepaway is rated higher. Focus Space averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Stepaway averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Space or Stepaway have ads?

Neither Focus Space nor Stepaway shows ads.

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

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, and Stepaway weekly. Most recently, Focus Space was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stepaway on October 7, 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.*