SkyAtlas vs Focus Garden Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyAtlas
Explore the night sky with a digital atlas and control your telescope mount. Plan astrophotography compositions with simulated camera fields of view and track celestial objects in real-time. Features one-click GoTo and mode switching for an enhanced stargazing experience.
- Digital sky atlas exploration
- Telescope mount control (ZWO ASI)
- Simulated camera field of view
- Real-time telescope pointing display
- One-click GoTo functionality
- Object tracking
- EQ and AltAz mode switching
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SkyAtlas is the control app for ZWO AM series mounts, with Bluetooth support for ZWO EAF. Use your phone to control the mount and focuser with ease. The built-in star map includes thousands of stars and deep-sky objects. "Best Tonight" recommends the best targets in your current sky. Tap GoTo, and the mount automatically tracks your chosen object. Preview your telescope's aim and frame shots right on your screen—what you see is where it points. Switch between equatorial and alt-az modes with one tap. SkyAtlas, explore the night sky, simplified.
Focus Garden Focus Timer
This app combines the Pomodoro technique with a virtual plant-growing game. As you complete focus sessions, your digital plants grow, creating a visual representation of your productivity. It offers detailed statistics and offline functionality for a distraction-free experience.
- Smart focus timer with Pomodoro cycles
- Real-time virtual plant growth
- Personal garden collection with growth stages
- Detailed focus statistics and charts
- Dynamic Island support for progress tracking
- 100% offline and private operation
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Focus Garden is the ultimate mindful focus timer that turns your Pomodoro sessions into a beautiful virtual garden. Combine proven Pomodoro technique with real-time plant growth — watch your focus bloom! Core Features • Smart Focus Timer – 5 to 90 minutes, auto pause/resume, built-in Pomodoro cycles • Real-Time Plant Growth – 7 unique species with rarity levels (Oak to Legendary Bonsai) • Personal Garden Collection – Visual progress with growth stages and animations • Detailed Statistics – Total focus time, streaks, completion rates & charts • Dynamic Island Support – Track progress without leaving your current app • 100% Offline & Private – No internet, no accounts, no data collection ever • One-Time Purchase – No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone building deep work habits. Completely distraction-free, lightning fast, and battery friendly. Your garden grows as you focus. Download now and turn every minute into lasting productivity!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SkyAtlas at Free against Focus Garden Focus Timer's $0.99. SkyAtlas also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
SkyAtlas is free to download; Focus Garden Focus Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SkyAtlas ships an update monthly, Focus Garden Focus Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyAtlas | Focus Garden Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 911 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd | Xu Wang |
Customer experience
SkyAtlas
Focus Garden Focus Timer
In-app purchases
SkyAtlas
No in-app purchases
Focus Garden Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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