# Focus vs FocusBeats

The clearest difference is rating: FocusBeats at 5.0 against Focus's 4.7. FocusBeats also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Focus's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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 $5.99 per 7 days and FocusBeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusBeats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, FocusBeats every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | FocusBeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lofi-study-music/id1603612890/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbeats-study-music-timer/id6477829138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shivam Sompura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542250874) | [Cihat Guenduez](https://appshunter.io/developer/556786619) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-lofi-study-music/id1603612890)

Enhance concentration with ad-free lofi beats and ambient sounds designed for studying, working, or reading. Access music offline and utilize scientifically crafted tracks to boost brain activity and achieve peak performance.

**Highlights:** Ad-free listening experience, Offline music access, Lofi beats and ambient sounds, Brain FM-inspired tracks, Concentration flow enhancement, Pomodoro study timer

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Focus Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Study Music Monthly Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Study Music Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Study Focus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### FocusBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbeats-study-music-timer/id6477829138)

Enhance your work and study with a unique blend of focus-enhancing music and the Pomodoro technique. Choose from 25 themed playlists and customizable sessions to boost productivity and enjoyment.

**Highlights:** 25 unique music themes, Customizable Pomodoro sessions, Thematic audiovisual experience, Curated focus-enhancing playlists, Community theme suggestions, Automatic break notifications

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is FocusBeats free?

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

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

FocusBeats is rated higher. Focus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while FocusBeats averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus or FocusBeats have ads?

Neither Focus nor FocusBeats shows ads.

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

Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, and FocusBeats every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 27, 2026 and FocusBeats on October 9, 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.*