Comparison

Work2gether vs Focused

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

Head to head
About

Work2gether

Connect with a community through message boards and private messaging. Find and contact other members, manage room bookings, and access help-desk resources. Download payment history and invoices easily.

Highlights
  • Community messaging
  • Member directory
  • Room booking management
  • Personal detail editing
  • Help-desk submission
  • Payment history download
Features
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Work2gether members can now join and connect with the community via the message board or private messaging, search through the directory to locate and connect with other members, request and manage room bookings, edit personal details, submit help-desk issues, access FAQs and Member Perks, and download payment history and invoices.

About

Focused

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers features like strict focus modes and customizable schedules to build better habits and reduce screen time. Achieve real results and become more present in your daily life.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Strict focus mode for unbreakable concentration
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Countdown timer with session tracking
  • Customizable schedules for different times
  • Motivational reminders to break autopilot habits
  • Screen time insights and progress tracking
  • Build consistency with streaks and milestones
Features
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Your phone steals 5+ hours of your day. Focused helps you take them back starting today. Join 10,000+ people who cut their screen time in half. Block distracting apps, build real focus habits, and finally stop doomscrolling — with an app that actually works. ▸ WHAT USERS SAY ◂ "I went from 7 hours of screen time to under 2. This app changed my daily routine." "Finally something that doesn't let me cheat. Strict Mode is a game-changer." ▸ REAL RESULTS ◂ • Save 1h 30m+ per day on average • 91% of users report less mindless scrolling • 87% feel more focused and productive within one week • Users build streaks of 27+ days of consistent focus ▸ HOW FOCUSED WORKS ◂ Most screen time apps fail because they're easy to ignore. Focused adds smart friction exactly when distractions happen — so you pause, reflect, and choose intentionally. ▸ POWERFUL FEATURES ◂ BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Block apps & websites instantly or on a schedule. One tap to block all social media. No willpower needed. STRICT FOCUS MODE Unbreakable focus when you need it. No bypassing. No cheating. No excuses. Perfect for deep work and study sessions. SMART APP LIMITS Set daily time limits per app. When you hit your limit, Focused steps in — no more "just 5 more minutes." FOCUS TIMER Beautiful countdown timer with session tracking. See exactly how long you stay focused every day. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Different rules for work, evenings, weekends, and sleep. Focused adapts to your life — not the other way around. SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, Focused shows a motivational reminder instead — helping you break the autopilot habit. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS Track your focus time, daily progress, and improvement trends. Clear stats for the apps that distract you most. STREAKS & MILESTONES Build consistency with daily streaks. Stay motivated as you watch your habits transform week after week. ▸ BUILT FOR YOU ◂ • Professionals & remote workers • Students & deep work sessions • People reducing social media & phone addiction • ADHD-friendly focus support • Anyone who wants to be more present ▸ 100% PRIVATE & SECURE ◂ Focused uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your device. No tracking. No data selling. Privacy by design. ▸ TAKE BACK CONTROL ◂ Your time is your most valuable asset. Every hour you save from mindless scrolling is an hour for what truly matters — your goals, your health, your people. Download Focused. Start your focus journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Work2gether4 screens
Focused4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Work2gether at none against Focused's 2. Work2gether also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). Focused's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Focused sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Work2gether asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Work2gether against 5.0 for Focused. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Work2gether ships an update every 4 months, Focused weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Work2gether versus Focused: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWork2getherFocused
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWork2gether coVinx Solutions

Customer experience

Work2gether

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focused

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Work2gether

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focused

Subscriptions2
  • FocusMe Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • FocusMe Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Work2gether free?
Work2gether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focused free?
Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Work2gether or Focused?
Work2gether and Focused are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Work2gether or Focused have ads?
Neither Work2gether nor Focused shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Work2gether or Focused?
Work2gether ships an update every 4 months, and Focused weekly. Most recently, Work2gether was updated on September 26, 2026 and Focused on October 9, 2026.

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