Comparison

Focus vs Timelapse Ref Calc

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

Head to head
About

Focus

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
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Unlock Your Ultimate Focus with Study Music! Struggling to concentrate while studying, working, or reading? Study Music is the perfect app for boosting your focus and productivity. Enjoy ad-free, high-quality ambient sounds and lofi beats designed to create the perfect flow state for studying, whether you have ADHD, need deep concentration, or just want a peaceful environment. Key Features: No WiFi? No Problem: Access music offline for distraction-free focus. Lofi Beats & Ambient Sounds: Best for studying, reading, or working. Brain FM-Inspired Tracks: Music scientifically designed to enhance brain activity and improve productivity. No Ads: Immerse yourself in uninterrupted focus music. Concentration Flow: Find your rhythm and stay in the zone. Whether you're preparing for exams, completing assignments, or working on creative projects, Study Music will help you eliminate distractions and achieve peak performance. Focus. Flow. Study. Repeat. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Study Music offers two auto-renewing subscription options & one life time subscription. Pricing in other countries may vary depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes account setting at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes account setting to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the privacy policy here: http://thestudymusicapp.com/privacy-policy/ Read the Terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timelapse Ref Calc

Features
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This is a switchable calculator that lets you choose what to calculate at any given time regarding timelapse photography. Recording time, interval (in seconds) FPS (frames per second), video duration and a hint of images needed. To see more apps like this, go to www.discobajas.com

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
Timelapse Ref Calc1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus at Free against Timelapse Ref Calc's $0.49. Focus also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Timelapse Ref Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support 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

Focus is free to download; Timelapse Ref Calc costs $0.49 up front. Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Timelapse Ref Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, Timelapse Ref Calc every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Focus versus Timelapse Ref Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimelapse Ref Calc
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.7 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB0 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShivam SompuraStein Erik Nilsen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Study Focus Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Study Music Yearly Access$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Study Focus Lifetime$9.99
None

Timelapse Ref Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timelapse Ref Calc free?
Timelapse Ref Calc costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus or Timelapse Ref Calc have ads?
Neither Focus nor Timelapse Ref Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus or Timelapse Ref Calc?
Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timelapse Ref Calc every 4 months. Most recently, Focus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Timelapse Ref Calc on November 4, 2026.

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