# Focus Traveller vs FocusFlight

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus Traveller at free with in-app purchases against FocusFlight's subscription. FocusFlight's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusFlight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Focus Traveller against 4.9 for FocusFlight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Focus Traveller's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusFlight's.

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, FocusFlight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Traveller | FocusFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews) | [4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 571 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) | [Cement Planet LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763773386) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Traveller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367)

This app helps users stay focused during work or study sessions by using a gamified timer. Users can collaborate with friends in real-time, track their progress, and enjoy immersive environments and curated audio to enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collaborative study groups, Progress tracking, Customizable audio, Home screen widgets, Immersive environments, Multitask friendly mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Traveller Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Seal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corgi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bear | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing visuals
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 💡 Unique concept of a hiking journey
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 👍 Ability to connect to music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data/time tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 👎 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Random data resets
- Inconsistent time tracking
- Landscape mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add pomodoro timer functionality
- Introduce more background options
- Allow manual time entry/editing
- Implement Lock Screen widget
- Add ability to block distracting apps


### 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 Focus Traveller free?

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

### Is FocusFlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Traveller or FocusFlight?

Focus Traveller and FocusFlight are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9K and 9.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Focus Traveller or FocusFlight have ads?

Neither Focus Traveller nor FocusFlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Traveller or FocusFlight?

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, and FocusFlight every 5 days. Most recently, Focus Traveller was updated on September 24, 2026 and FocusFlight on September 23, 2026.

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