Comparison

SimpleHabit vs ThenFocus

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

Head to head
About

SimpleHabit

This app offers a flexible approach to habit formation, adapting to your motivation levels and life's variables. It supports various habit strategies, including traditional, micro, and elastic habits, to help you track progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Elastic Habits strategy
  • Supports multiple habit types
  • Unlimited habits (premium)
  • Unlimited progress tracking (premium)
  • Passcode protection (premium)
  • Data backup (premium)
Features
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In the process of forming habits, most strategies demand our full commitment in any situation, pursuing predefined goals. However, life is full of variables, and motivation fluctuates. We cannot guarantee the timely achievement of goals every day in different situations and states. This is where "SmartHabit" stand out. We advocate for a smarter, more flexible habit strategy – Elastic Habits. This strategy adapts to your needs in different states, providing you with the most suitable action choices. The habit system of "SmartHabit" supports various types. Whether you choose traditional habit strategies, Mini/Tiny/Micro Habits, or the more efficient and flexible Elastic Habits, we can help you easily track the path to forming habits. 【Premium】 • Unlimited habits • Unlimited progress • Passcode protection • Data backup • All future new features 【Pricing】 We offer 3 premium options: 1. Monthly - $0.99 2. Yearly - $3.99 3. Lifetime - $9.99 Please note: - Prices may vary by region. - Subscription services will be charged through the payment method associated with your iTunes account. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. - Current subscriptions cannot be canceled after activation. - After purchase, you can manage subscriptions in your account settings. - Any unused free trial period expires immediately upon the user's purchase of the subscription service. --- Privacy Policy: https://habit.jinjian.tech/terms/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://habit.jinjian.tech/terms/terms-of-use

About

ThenFocus

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ThenFocus is a focus timer built for deep work. Set your intention, block distracting apps, and protect your attention when it matters most. PROVEN FOCUS PROTOCOLS Choose from three time-tested methods: Pomodoro (25 min work / 5 min rest) — The classic technique that millions trust. Short focused bursts with regular breaks keep your mind fresh. 33:33 (Eugene Schwartz Method) — The legendary copywriter's secret. One rule: work on your task or sit and do nothing. No switching, no distractions. Gimme Five (5 min quick sessions) — When starting feels hard, this gets you moving. Perfect for building momentum or tackling small tasks. SET DAILY GOALS Decide how many sessions you want to complete each day. See exactly how much focused work time that adds up to. Four Pomodoro sessions? That's 1 hour 40 minutes of deep work with 20 minutes of rest built in. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS (Premium) This is where ThenFocus becomes your focus guardian. Using Apple's native Screen Time API, we can block entire app categories during your sessions — Social, Games, Entertainment, whatever pulls your attention away. This is not a gentle reminder. Blocked apps are inaccessible until your session ends. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS The History screen shows your focus journey through an intuitive heatmap. See patterns emerge — when do you focus best? Which days are most productive? Watch the grid fill in as you build your practice. Below the heatmap, browse your completed sessions with timestamps and protocol types. Free users see today and yesterday in full detail. Premium unlocks your complete history. DESIGNED FOR DEEP WORK ThenFocus is intentionally minimal. No gamification, no streaks with fire emojis, no shame mechanics. Just a clean, calm interface that helps you do what matters. We believe blocking should feel protective, not punitive. When you try to open a blocked app, the message is simple: "Session in progress." Then you return to your work. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: • All three focus protocols • Session logging • Today + Yesterday history • Heatmap visualization ThenFocus+ (Premium): • Block distracting apps during sessions • Everything in Free PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. We use Apple's Screen Time API which processes everything locally. No accounts required, no data uploaded, no tracking. PART OF THE THEN SUITE ThenFocus joins ThenAudit (time tracking) and ThenCommit (daily intentions) in our suite of mindful productivity tools. Each app works standalone, but together they create a complete system for intentional digital life. Start protecting your attention today. Your focus is worth defending. --- Legal Privacy Policy: houseofthen.com/pages/thenfocus-privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): houseofthen.com/pages/thenfocus-terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

SimpleHabit4 screens
ThenFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThenFocus at weekly against SimpleHabit's every 6 weeks. ThenFocus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleHabit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ThenFocus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleHabit ships an update every 6 weeks, ThenFocus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleHabit versus ThenFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleHabitThenFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWU BINGRUThen LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleHabit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
5 purchases

ThenFocus

Subscriptions4
  • ThenFocus+7 Days trial$3.001 Month
  • ThenBecome: The Life-changing Suite$15.001 Month
  • ThenFocus+ Annual$20.001 Year
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  • ThenBecome: The Life-changing Suite$150.001 Year
One-time1
  • ThenFocus+ Founder$40.00

Questions

Is SimpleHabit free?
SimpleHabit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThenFocus free?
ThenFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleHabit or ThenFocus have ads?
Neither SimpleHabit nor ThenFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleHabit or ThenFocus?
SimpleHabit ships an update every 6 weeks, and ThenFocus weekly. Most recently, SimpleHabit was updated on October 19, 2026 and ThenFocus on October 28, 2026.

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