Comparison

Focus vs Focus Fast

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

Focus Fast

Features
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Focus Fast – Boost Focus and Productivity with Sound + Science If your mind feels scattered or you struggle to concentrate, Focus Fast helps you sharpen your attention and power through tasks with ease. This energizing audio experience is designed to stimulate BETA brainwaves and guide your brain into a focused, productive state — using subtle, science-backed sound techniques. Our dynamic tracks use binaural beats tuned to support the BETA brainwave state, the frequency linked to alertness and mental clarity. Features: ◑ Clear, minimalist audio to enhance concentration ◑ Binaural beats to guide brain activity into focus mode ◑ Loop option for continuous playback ◑ Adjustable session timer (5–120 minutes) with smooth fade-out ◑ No ads, no distractions — just pure focus Stay sharp. Work faster. Get more done.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
Focus Fast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus at Free against Focus Fast's $1.99. Focus Fast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; Focus Fast costs $1.99 up front. Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Focus Fast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus versus Focus Fast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFocus Fast
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB86 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShivam SompuraINFINITE STATE, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions3
  • Study Focus Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Study Music Monthly Access$12.991 Month
  • Study Music Yearly Access$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Study Focus Lifetime$9.99
None

Focus Fast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Fast free?
Focus Fast costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus or Focus Fast have ads?
Neither Focus nor Focus Fast shows ads.

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