Comparison

Focus vs FlowShift

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

FlowShift

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FlowShift is a minimalist focus music app for deep work, study, writing, and concentrated tasks. Choose a focus mode, start a session, and get a calm instrumental soundtrack designed to help you settle into work without distraction. FlowShift is built for people who want music that supports focus instead of competing for attention. Sessions are organised by use case, with carefully generated instrumental tracks, clean monochrome artwork, and a quiet player interface. Features: - Focus sessions for Deep Focus, Flow State, and Study Mode - AI-generated instrumental music designed for concentration - Minimal black-and-white interface - Session artwork and track metadata - Background audio playback - Lock screen controls - Apple, Email and Google sign-in FlowShift is still early. New sessions, music styles, and focus modes will be added over time.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
FlowShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowShift at none against Focus's 4. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. FlowShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus versus FlowShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowShift
PriceFreeFree
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, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShivam SompuraCtrl Alt Succeed 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

FlowShift

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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