Comparison

Focus Traveller vs Nook

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

Head to head
About

Focus Traveller

Enhance concentration and motivation with a unique timer that gamifies productivity. Track your progress, collaborate with friends in real-time, and enjoy immersive environments to stay focused.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus sessions
  • Real-time group focus
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable environments
  • Music integration
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Do you struggle to stay concentrated when you’re working alone? Do you find yourself wishing for a study buddy to keep you motivated late at night? Focus Traveller is a productivity timer designed to help you find your flow. The longer you focus, the higher your traveller climb. Together, we get things done. Invite up to 10 friends to form a Focused Travel Group. Support one another, hold each other accountable, and reach new heights together. Key Features: Seamless Transitions: Effortlessly switch between focus sessions and rest periods. Flexible Modes: Choose between a traditional countdown or an open-ended stopwatch. Group Expeditions: Start a journey with friends and stay focused in real-time together. Curated Audio: Connect to Apple Music to play your personal focus tracks. Progress Tracking: Comprehensive daily logs to help you monitor your growth. Quick Access Widgets: Start a session directly from your Home Screen. Immersive Environments: Choose from various seasonal scenes to match your mood. Dark Mode: Increase your immersion and reduce eye strain with a sleek dark interface. Multitask Friendly: Use "General Focus Mode" to stay productive even when switching to other apps. Focus Status: Keep the Focus Traveller screen visible to let classmates or colleagues know you’re focusing Behind the Scenes The stunning animations, illustrations, and character designs are crafted by award-winning artist Kuan Hung Chen. Follow his work on Instagram @jimmykuang and stay updated with us @focustravellerco. Focus Traveller Pro features are available as a monthly subscription or as a one-time purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. To restore all your previous purchases use the "Restore Purchased" button located at the bottom of the subscription button in the Pro popup page or go to the Focus Traveller Settings to tap on "Restore Purchased" Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nook

Features
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From a simple "Background Music" to your new "Focus App." Nook is a virtual coworking space where you can immerse yourself in your work while feeling the gentle presence of others, wrapped in soothing ambient sounds like a crackling campfire or ocean waves. Say goodbye to the loneliness of remote work or late-night studying. Nook creates a cozy, highly focused environment right on your phone—just like sitting in your favorite cafe or a quiet library. 【 What is Nook? 】 It’s a virtual focus room designed for silent shared experiences. ・ Choose your favorite environment (like a Campfire or Beach). ・ Find an empty seat and claim your spot. ・ Dive deep into your tasks. You'll share the space with others who are also working hard. There is no direct chat, no voice calls, and zero pressure to socialize. Just the comforting feeling of "someone is here with me," giving you that gentle push to stay focused. 【 The Perfect Distance: Body Doubling 】 Every few minutes, someone might walk in to start their session, or quietly pack up and leave. Occasionally, a tiny bubble with a brief status update floats by. This subtle sense of connection serves as a perfect "body doubling" experience, melting away the isolation of working alone without the distraction of social media. 【 Aesthetic & Immersive Design 】 Designed with warm, neutral tones and a minimalist aesthetic. The gentle, unobtrusive animations enhance your immersion without breaking your concentration. 【 Key Features 】 ◆ Cozy Spaces ・ Curated ambient sounds tailored to your mood. ・ A distraction-free UI that keeps you grounded. ・ A loose, stress-free connection with others sharing the same room. ◆ Identity & Seat Selection ・ Pick your seat in beautifully crafted isometric rooms. ・ Set up your "Identity Card" to share a quick status with the room. 【 Perfect For: 】 ・ Those feeling isolated during remote work or studying. ・ People who get distracted easily and need the "presence of others" to focus (Body Doubling). ・ Lovers of cafe or library atmospheres. ・ Anyone tired of exhausting social media notifications or forced communication. ・ Users who want to put their phone down and stop doomscrolling. 【 Premium Plan 】 Nook offers a Premium Plan for users who want to elevate their focus environment (Basic features are completely free!). ・ Unlimited access to all Room Types. ・ Completely ad-free experience. ・ Early access to upcoming features. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://note.com/kojiro79/n/n7c8899db1c9b 【 A Note from the Developer 】 Nook is an indie app built with a lot of love. Your reviews and feedback are what keep this project going and growing! If you have ideas like "I wish there was this kind of room" or "This feature would help me focus better," I’d love to hear them. Let's make our solitary hours richer and more focused. I hope Nook becomes a quiet, supportive companion in your daily routine!

Screenshots

Focus Traveller4 screens
Nook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Traveller at none against Nook's shown. Nook's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Nook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Traveller ships an update every 6 weeks, Nook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus Traveller versus Nook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TravellerNook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size532 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEI JEN CHENyasuhiro kojima

Bugs and requests

Focus Traveller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Random data resets
  • Inconsistent time tracking
  • Landscape mode issues

Requested features

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

Nook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Focus Traveller

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Traveller Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Focus Traveller Pro Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Focus Traveller Pro Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time7
  • Seal$0.99
  • Fox$0.99
  • Corgi$0.99
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  • Bear$1.99
  • Tiger$1.99
  • Caty$1.99
  • Life Time Access$14.99
6 purchases

Nook

Subscriptions2
  • Nook Pass (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Nook Pass (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Cookie Tip$2.99
  • Slice of Cake Tip$6.99
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  • Nook Pass (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is Focus Traveller free?
Focus Traveller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nook free?
Nook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Traveller or Nook have ads?
Nook shows ads; Focus Traveller does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Traveller or Nook?
Focus Traveller ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nook fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Traveller was updated on November 11, 2026 and Nook on November 5, 2026.

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