# Progress Checker vs FocusFlight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FocusFlight at 89% against Progress Checker's 25%. FocusFlight also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). Progress Checker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusFlight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Progress Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

FocusFlight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusFlight has 9.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Progress Checker's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusFlight's.

Progress Checker ships an update every 8 months, FocusFlight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress Checker | FocusFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-checker/id1552882835/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takahiko Nakade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513184888) | [Cement Planet LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763773386) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-checker/id1552882835)

Monitor remaining time for tasks directly on your home screen. This productivity tool offers a simple way to visualize time left for ongoing activities.

**Highlights:** Home screen time tracking, Visualize remaining time, Task management aid

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### FocusFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147)

This app combines aviation themes with productivity tools to help users focus. It blocks distracting apps and allows users to track their focus sessions with personalized routes and achievements.

**Highlights:** Personalized focus sessions, Distraction-free "Airplane Mode", App blocking via Screen Time integration, Route tagging and focus data tracking, Virtual flight map and city unlocks, Customizable focus reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annually | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great user experience
- 🚀 Fantastic design and functionality
- 💡 Innovative concept for focus
- 👍 Helps users focus effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Issues with changing departure location

**Reported bugs**

- Developer unresponsive to user feedback and inquiries

**Requested features**

- Add more realistic flight simulation elements (e.g., flight paths, altitude, speed)
- Rotate trends page to horizontal layout for better global view
- Allow customization of aircraft types and interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress Checker free?

Progress Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FocusFlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress Checker or FocusFlight?

FocusFlight is rated higher. Progress Checker averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FocusFlight averages 4.9 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Progress Checker or FocusFlight have ads?

Progress Checker shows ads; FocusFlight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Progress Checker or FocusFlight?

Progress Checker ships an update every 8 months, and FocusFlight every 5 days. Most recently, Progress Checker was updated on October 9, 2026 and FocusFlight on October 13, 2026.

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