Comparison

Nido Connects vs Focus Tree

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

Head to head
About

Nido Connects

Features
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The Nido Connects app provides parents, students, and faculty members with all the information they need in one place, conveniently accessed and explicitly formatted for consumption on their mobile devices. The App includes: - Blogs, news and announcements - Pictures and documents - Calendar events - Constituent directory and more Download the app today to ensure you are always aware of the most important news, announcements, and calendar events, and you have access to the most current community directory. Users can: - Browse the latest published photos - Filter content and store those preferences for subsequent use - Catch up on current news - Browse calendars for information about upcoming events. Filter calendars to see the events most relevant to their interests - Quickly find faculty, parent, and student contact information - Email a constituent directly from your device The information in the Nido Connects app is drawn from the same source as the Nido Connects website. Privacy controls restrict sensitive information only to authorized users.

About

Focus Tree

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering study timers. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition for effective learning and allows users to study with friends by growing shared virtual gardens.

Highlights
  • Focus sessions with distraction blocking
  • Study timers and Pomodoro sessions
  • Flashcard creation and spaced repetition
  • Shared virtual gardens for group study
  • Progress tracking and accountability with friends
Features
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#1 Focus App for Students (2M+ users) Can’t stop checking your phone when you should be studying? Focus Tree helps you stay focused, study smarter, and get better grades together. FOCUS ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Start a focus session and block distractions automatically. Use study timers or Pomodoro sessions to stay consistent and productive. STUDY SMARTER WITH FLASHCARDS Create and review flashcards that actually stick. Use spaced repetition to remember more and ace your exams. STAY MOTIVATED WITH FRIENDS Join shared gardens with classmates or friends. Each time you focus, you add new blocks to your garden and design it your way. Work together, track each other’s streaks, and stay accountable. SEE REAL RESULTS Students who focus daily with Focus Tree report higher grades, stronger habits, and less stress. Focus Tree: study better, together. Privacy Policy: https://focustree.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://focustree.app/terms

Screenshots

Nido Connects4 screens
Focus Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nido Connects at none against Focus Tree's 14. Nido Connects also leads on ads (none vs shown). Focus Tree's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Nido Connects asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nido Connects ships an update every 7 months, Focus Tree every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nido Connects versus Focus Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNido ConnectsFocus Tree
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (5.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB265 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFundacion Educacional Nido de AguilasFocus Labs

Bugs and requests

Nido Connects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Focus Tree

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App gets stuck on loading screen
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Account recovery issues when changing devices
  • Screen time feature not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow pausing of study sessions
  • Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
  • Add option to choose different tile designs
  • Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads

In-app purchases

None

Nido Connects

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Focus Tree

Subscriptions8
  • Focus Tree Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Focus Tree Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Coin Pack$0.99
  • Coin Pack$4.99
  • Coin Pack ($9.99)$9.99
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  • Coin Pack ($19.99)$19.99
  • Coin Pack ($49.99)$49.99
  • Coin Pack ($99.99)$99.99

Questions

Is Nido Connects free?
Nido Connects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Tree free?
Focus Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nido Connects or Focus Tree have ads?
Focus Tree shows ads; Nido Connects does not.
Which is updated more often, Nido Connects or Focus Tree?
Nido Connects ships an update every 7 months, and Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nido Connects was updated on September 30, 2026 and Focus Tree on October 17, 2026.

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