# Focus Traveller vs Focus Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Traveller at 4.9 against Focus Buddy's 3.0. Focus Traveller also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 2). Focus Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Traveller holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Traveller has 4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Traveller | Focus Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-study-together/id6766777139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 571 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) | [Kerem Cebi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452328491) |

## 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


### Focus Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-study-together/id6766777139)

This app provides a virtual space to study and work alongside others, fostering motivation and consistency. Utilize focus timers and join shared study rooms to make productivity a collaborative experience, ideal for students and remote workers.

**Highlights:** Virtual study rooms, Focus timer, Study together, Build consistency, Distraction-free design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Traveller free?

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

### Is Focus Buddy free?

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

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

Focus Traveller is rated higher. Focus Traveller averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Focus Buddy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus Traveller or Focus Buddy have ads?

Neither Focus Traveller nor Focus Buddy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*