Comparison

FocusGenie vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

FocusGenie

This app provides educational content and organizational tools designed to help individuals understand and manage ADHD. It offers personalized insights, productivity features like body doubling, and expert advice to foster long-term routines and focus.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized ADHD lessons
  • Intuitive to-do list
  • Personalized focus insights
  • Body doubling feature
  • CBT expert advice
  • Rewards and achievements
  • Enhanced task timer
Features
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FocusGenie is a comprehensive ADHD management platform that teaches you about your brain, gives you the tools to optimize your life, all without breaking the bank. It’s the first and only ADHD app created by a Board-certified psychiatrist, who ALSO has ADHD. If you’ve ever been curious about HOW your brain works and want to create long-lasting changes, start here! You don’t need a formal diagnosis of ADHD, because FocusGenie is helpful in every stage of your journey. What does FocusGenie offer? - Fun, bite-sized lessons about ADHD from board certified psychiatrist (2 minutes each) - Intuitive to-do list to better manage your time - Personalized insights for focus, wellness, and productivity - Body doubling so you never work alone and boost your productivity - Expert advice including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to foster long-term routines - Rewards and achievements when you make practicing a daily habit - Stay engaged by earning coins & unlocking achievements - Enhanced task timer to help keep you on track - Daily mindfulness exercises - Voice note capabilities for ease - Great for kids and adults - No ads FocusGenie was created by Dr. Sasha Hamdani (@ThePsychDoctorMD) and was built on what patients and her social media following specifically requested. EVERY detail was fine-tuned and engineered with YOU in mind. We refused to use ads (we don’t need more distraction!) and carefully cost-compared so that FocusGenie would be as accessible as possible. A portion of profits will go to CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) to continue research and advocacy going forward. At FocusGenie, we offer a 3-day free trial with two auto-renewing subscription options: - Annual subscription at $47.99 (33% savings) - Monthly subscription at $5.99 Note: The listed subscription prices are for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Questions or feedback? Shoot us an email! contact@thefocusgenie.com

About

Focus

This app provides a science-based digital program for adults with ADHD. It offers tools for improving focus, organizing tasks, managing stress through meditation, and learning about ADHD management strategies like CBT. Track your progress with a built-in diary.

Highlights
  • Daily focus exercises
  • Task organization and prioritization
  • Meditation for stress reduction
  • ADHD management articles
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) resources
  • Progress tracking diary
Features
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Focus: ADHD Coach is a science-based digital program, here to help you manage your ADHD. Do you find it hard to concentrate? Do you feel the need to move constantly or interrupt others? If these issues are negatively impacting your daily life, this could be a sign of ADHD(Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). Welcome to Focus: ADHD Coach, designed specifically for adults with ADHD seeking non-pharmaceutical treatment options. Focus's daily exercise feature helps to improve focus and attention, while the task system helps to organize and prioritize daily tasks. The meditation feature offers relaxation techniques to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Additionally, we offer a variety of articles on ADHD management and treatment, as well as resources on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a proven effective treatment for ADHD. Finally, our app includes a diary feature to help you track your progress and reflect on your journey towards better managing your ADHD symptoms. Overall, Focus is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to manage their ADHD without relying on medication. We hope it helps you lead a happier, more productive life. Thank you for choosing us. Pricing and Terms - Subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within Focus. - Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected, depending on the subscription plan. - Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each subscription period for the cost of the chosen package. Cancellations must occur at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. As per Apple policy, cancellations may not occur during the active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portions of the term. - Terms of use: https://s.bongmi.cn/html_template/1172.html - Privacy policy: https://s.bongmi.cn/html_template/1173.html

Screenshots

FocusGenie4 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus at 86% against FocusGenie's 42%. FocusGenie's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FocusGenie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusGenie holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusGenie has 106 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of FocusGenie's written reviews are positive against 86% of Focus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusGenie ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FocusGenie versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusGenieFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (106 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB105 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperADHme LLCLollipop Technology

Customer experience

FocusGenie

All ratings101 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative44.3%

Focus

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

FocusGenie

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Cannot click on Study Buddy without crashing
  • Cannot click on Music without crashing
  • Cannot mark tasks as complete
  • Timer resets when leaving the app
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  • Timer doesn't notify when switching between work/break
  • To-do list frozen, cannot add items
  • Learning modules show error on completion
  • Focus tracker fails to save inputs
  • Sleep time tracking fails to save
  • Journal prompt submissions show errors
  • Keyboard blocks submit button on journal entries
  • Tasks stuck in read-only mode
  • App crashes on startup
  • Cannot scroll or select anything
  • Study Buddy image disappears when switching apps
  • Push notifications not working
  • Negative reviews disappearing from App Store
  • Support email bouncing back as not found
  • Inconsistent app performance across devices

Requested features

20 requests
  • Widget for to-do list and streaks
  • Daily routine and recurring task functionality
  • Calendar integration and sync
  • Custom task categories
  • Task duplication/templating for daily tasks
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  • Period tracker integration
  • Exercise and medication tracking
  • Spotify or Apple Music integration
  • Ability to complete tasks for previous days
  • Notifications and reminders for tasks
  • Desktop/web version access
  • Larger font size options
  • Import tasks from Apple Reminders or Outlook
  • Apple Health data integration
  • Longer free trial period
  • Free tier or freemium model
  • Video tutorials on social media
  • Repeat task options (daily/weekly/monthly)
  • Photo or document upload for journal entries
  • Better UI explanations

Focus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusGenie

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Genie Monthly Plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Focus Genie Annual Plan3 Days trial$47.991 Year
3 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Prime7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Focus Prime3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Focus Prime7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusGenie free?
FocusGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusGenie or Focus?
FocusGenie is rated higher. FocusGenie averages 3.6 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Focus averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FocusGenie or Focus have ads?
Neither FocusGenie nor Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusGenie or Focus?
FocusGenie ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusGenie was updated on November 3, 2026 and Focus on November 3, 2026.

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