-Focus- vs Directional Jam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
-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.
- Control two characters simultaneously
- Minimalist design
- Challenging puzzle levels
- Simple swipe controls
- Varied game mechanics
- Compete with rivals
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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...
Directional Jam
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
-Focus- ships an update monthly, Directional Jam every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | -Focus- | Directional Jam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ali Kiremitçi | Fatih Can Temel |
In-app purchases
-Focus-
No in-app purchases
Directional Jam
No in-app purchases









