# Focus Traveller vs Focus Train

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Train at weekly against Focus Traveller's every 6 weeks. Focus Train also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 86%) and device support (4 vs 2). Focus Traveller's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Train sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 5.0 for Focus Train. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Traveller has 4.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Focus Traveller's written reviews are positive against 95% of Focus Train's.

Focus Traveller ships an update every 6 weeks, Focus Train weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Traveller | Focus Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-train-pomodoro-timer/id6774918673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) | [帅 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655624601) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Traveller

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

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:** 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 Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-train-pomodoro-timer/id6774918673)

This app transforms focus sessions into engaging train journeys. Stay concentrated to travel farther, collect trip stamps, and unlock new routes. It offers a visually appealing and rewarding alternative to traditional timers.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with train journeys, Collect trip stamps and unlock new routes, Live Ticket on Lock Screen, One-tap widget for instant boarding, Customizable themes and train colors, Baggage blocking for distraction management, Native iOS design with haptics and Live Activities

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusTrain Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusTrain Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| FocusTrain Premium Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| FocusTrain Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| FocusTrain Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| FocusTrain Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Traveller free?

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

### Is Focus Train free?

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

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

Focus Train is rated higher. Focus Traveller averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Focus Train averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither Focus Traveller nor Focus Train shows ads.

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

Focus Traveller ships an update every 6 weeks, and Focus Train weekly. Most recently, Focus Traveller was updated on November 13, 2026 and Focus Train on November 13, 2026.

---

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