Comparison

-Focus- vs Directional Jam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

-Focus-

A minimalist puzzle game where players control two characters simultaneously to reach targets. It features simple controls, challenging levels with varied mechanics, and a competitive element.

Highlights
  • Control two characters simultaneously
  • Minimalist design
  • Challenging puzzle levels
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Varied game mechanics
  • Compete with rivals
Features
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Can you control the two characters? Focus is a minimally designed puzzle game that aims to get 2 blocks to the target at the same time. Just slide your finger to reach the target. Puzzles designed with different mechanics are waiting for you in Focus which has simple controls. - Hard levels - Simple controls and minimal design - Nice music - Game elements in different mechanics - Pay once and enjoy playing - Compete with your rivals Come on show us how focused you will be. Discounted price for a short time...

About

Directional Jam

Features
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Directional Jam is a directional sliding puzzle about opening paths, not just matching tiles. Every piece on the board shows an arrow. You can only slide it in that direction – and only if there is an open path in front of it. One small move can free a whole lane… or jam everything even worse. Use your limited slots at the bottom as a tiny buffer. Store a few pieces, line up three of the same color to clear them, and make just enough space to slide something important. You’re never dragging tiles at random – every level is a hand-crafted route-finding problem. Directional Jam looks simple, but it plays like a compact brain teaser. You’re constantly asking yourself: “If I move this arrow now, what will it unblock three moves later?” Features Unique direction mechanic – pieces can only move the way their arrows point, and only along open paths. Tense buffer management – a small row of slots to store pieces, create triples and clear colors at the perfect moment. Clean, colorful 3D visuals with soft “candy” materials designed specifically for this game. Dozens of handcrafted levels focused on short, satisfying “aha!” moments rather than grind. Easy to learn in seconds, but full of clever situations that reward thinking one step ahead. If you enjoy smart, compact puzzles where one clever move can change everything, Directional Jam is made for you.

Screenshots

-Focus-4 screens
Directional Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Directional Jam at every 4 days against -Focus-'s monthly. -Focus-'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

-Focus- ships an update monthly, Directional Jam every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
-Focus- versus Directional Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter-Focus-Directional Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli KiremitçiFatih Can Temel

In-app purchases

None

-Focus-

No in-app purchases

None

Directional Jam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is -Focus- free?
-Focus- is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Directional Jam free?
Directional Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do -Focus- or Directional Jam have ads?
Both -Focus- and Directional Jam show ads.
Which is updated more often, -Focus- or Directional Jam?
-Focus- ships an update monthly, and Directional Jam every 4 days. Most recently, -Focus- was updated on October 1, 2026 and Directional Jam on October 1, 2026.

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