# Focus vs Kensho

The clearest difference is rating: Kensho at 5.0 against Focus's 4.0. Kensho also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kensho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kensho holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kensho has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 90% of Kensho's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus ships an update every 6 weeks, Kensho fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Kensho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus/id1567181189/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id6444700768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus meditation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567181191) | [Viktoria Degtyareva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656229589) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus/id1567181189)

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, relaxing music, and breathing exercises to reduce stress, improve sleep, and promote mindfulness. It helps users calm their thoughts, manage anxiety, and achieve inner balance through daily practices.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations for sleep and anxiety, Sleep stories and relaxing music, Breathing exercises for stress relief, Daily affirmations for positive thinking, Nature sounds and white noise, Progress tracking and habit building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month | $4.99 | per month |
| One year | $27.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 year | $27.99 | one-time |


### Kensho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id6444700768)

This app offers guided meditations, affirmations, and journaling tools to help users achieve a happier, more mindful life. It incorporates principles from CBT, transactional analysis, ACT, and Buddhism to reduce stress, improve focus, and foster self-discovery.

**Highlights:** Guided audio meditations, Daily affirmations library, Gratitude, Joy, and Desire journals, Balance wheel for life assessment, Courses on various life aspects, Mental health practices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Kensho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus or Kensho?

Kensho is rated higher. Focus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kensho averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Focus or Kensho have ads?

Neither Focus nor Kensho shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Kensho?

Focus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kensho fortnightly. Most recently, Focus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Kensho on September 24, 2026.

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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.*