Comparison

Focus vs Lofi Bear

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

Lofi Bear

Enhance your study and work sessions with a blend of lofi music and customizable Pomodoro timers. Create a peaceful atmosphere with ambient sounds and gentle reminders to stay focused and balanced.

Highlights
  • Lofi music playlists
  • Customizable Pomodoro timers
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Break and session notifications
  • Personalized timer themes
Features
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Immerse yourself in a calm, productive atmosphere with Lofi Bear — your cozy companion for studying, working, and unwinding. Lofi Bear combines lofi music playlists with a customizable pomodoro timer to help you stay focused and productive while maintaining balance. Key Features: Focus with Lofi Music: Stream relaxing lofi beats across genres like Chill, Study, Beats, Ambient, and Dreamy — perfect for deep work or winding down. Custom Pomodoro Timers: Stay productive with built-in timers designed to enhance your focus sessions. Customize focus time, break lengths, and sessions to fit your workflow. LIsten to Ambient Sounds: Amplify your study sessions with different ambient sounds to focus to. Notifications: Enable notifications to gently remind you when it's time to take a break or start your next session. Personalized Timers: Choose from different timer types and colors to match your mood and tasks. Create your own peaceful study haven — one session at a time. Download Lofi Bear today and let the music guide your focus! This app is free with the option to upgrade to Premium. Lofi Bear Premium gives you access to additional features: -You can subscribe to this app to get access to pomodoro customization, unlimited song skips, and genre selection. -Subscription options are: 1-month with 3-day free trial, 1-year . Links to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/11ad9f47-6e2c-4302-9ed3-6cfe0d4bfecc

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
Lofi Bear4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus and Lofi Bear both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 73% of Lofi Bear's. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Lofi Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 73% of Lofi Bear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, Lofi Bear monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus versus Lofi Bear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusLofi Bear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (50 ratings) — better4.5 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings50 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB467 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShivam SompuraWhilce Raphael Varquez

Customer experience

Focus

All ratings50 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lofi Bear

All ratings49 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

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
3 purchases

Lofi Bear

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscribers$4.991 Month
  • Premium Subscribers3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lofi Bear free?
Lofi Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus or Lofi Bear?
Focus is rated higher. Focus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Lofi Bear averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.
Do Focus or Lofi Bear have ads?
Neither Focus nor Lofi Bear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus or Lofi Bear?
Focus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lofi Bear monthly. Most recently, Focus was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lofi Bear on November 8, 2026.

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