# focus vs SummaScan

The clearest difference is device support: focus at 4 against SummaScan's 1. SummaScan's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. focus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SummaScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

focus ships an update every 9 days, SummaScan every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | focus | SummaScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-work-and-study-timer/id1602415401/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Adamczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602415403) | [Ana Grace Lapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789966313) |

## What reviewers say

### focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-work-and-study-timer/id1602415401)

This application helps you stay focused on tasks using a simple timer. It guides you through work sessions and scheduled breaks, with options to skip breaks and track your progress towards longer rest periods.

**Highlights:** Work and study session tracking, Short break notifications, Option to skip breaks, End of break notifications, Longer break reminders, Session history

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home brewed coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Notifications Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Session Customization | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee at the café | $8.99 | one-time |
| Take me to lunch | $19.99 | one-time |


### SummaScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summascan-pdf-scanner-and-ai/id6789966311)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SummaScan Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Ask Credits (10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ask Credits (40) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ask Credits (100) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is focus free?

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

### Is SummaScan free?

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

### Do focus or SummaScan have ads?

Neither focus nor SummaScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, focus or SummaScan?

focus ships an update every 9 days, and SummaScan every 5 days. Most recently, focus was updated on October 24, 2026 and SummaScan on October 24, 2026.

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