Focus vs MiniGenius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus
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Focus Timer - Pomodoro Timer Focus -> Relax -> Focus -> Relax Iterate your workflow by using Pomodoro Technique to maximize your potential. Focus Timer app helps you concentrate what you are doing. Just do it Tap play button to start focus timer. Focus on your work. Do not touch your phone while working. When timer finished, start relax timer and take a break. Iterate It. Improving Focus Timer app store your workflow history in Apple Calendar app. Check your history in Apple Calendar app and evaluate it. Set work/reset time for your preference. Features Based on Pomodoro Technique, provide work-rest Iterate timer. Play/Pause button to control Timer. Stop button to reset Timer. Tap top title textfield to edit work/rest title. Tap center count textfield to edit Minutes. After finish one iterate, Filled dot will add on the top of screen. Your workflow history will added in Apple Calendar. Edit work/rest time on Settings app.
MiniGenius
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MiniGenius β Transform Your Day with the Routines of Geniuses Struggling to build habits? Even when you plan a routine, itβs hard to stick to itβand harder to know if itβs the right direction. With MiniGenius, you can start your day with the proven habits of historyβs greatest minds. From Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein to Nikola Tesla, Abraham Lincoln, and Ludwig van Beethoven, MiniGenius recreates their documented daily schedules from biographies, journals, and historical recordsβso you can boost focus and creativity by following in their footsteps. Key Features β Choose Your Genius Follow daily routines inspired by the real lives of historyβs great thinkers. β Stay on Track with Reminders Receive push notifications at each scheduled time so you never miss a routine. β Measure Your Progress Check todayβs completion rate and view weekly/monthly charts at a glance. β Track Your Streaks Build habits by monitoring consecutive and total achievement days. β Simple & Intuitive UI A clean, minimal interface designed for anyone to use with ease. Why MiniGenius? MiniGenius is more than just a planner. Itβs a modern habit-maker, inspired by the real routines of geniuses who changed the world. Start small, grow every day, and discover what consistency can do for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Focus at none against MiniGenius's shown. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). MiniGenius's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Focus ships an update every 10 months, MiniGenius every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus | MiniGenius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Good Effect | Hanseop Chung |
In-app purchases
Focus
No in-app purchases
MiniGenius
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Focus free?
Is MiniGenius free?
Do Focus or MiniGenius have ads?
Which is updated more often, Focus or MiniGenius?
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