Focus On vs Arch Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus On
Manage multiple tasks, workouts, and daily habits with this productivity tool. It features a Pomodoro timer, stopwatch with lap tracking, and the ability to run multiple timers simultaneously. Gain insights into your time usage and build streaks with custom alerts and background functionality.
- Habit tracking with streaks and reminders
- Multiple timers running simultaneously
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Stopwatch with lap tracking
- Comprehensive statistics for time usage
- Customizable alerts and labels
- Background mode and offline functionality
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Focus On is a habit tracker and focus timer made for ADHD brains. If any of these sound familiar, it was built for you: "One missed day and I give up." Streak freezes step in automatically, so one off day doesn't break your streak: 1 per habit each month, 3 with Premium. "I never know where to start." Pick ready-made habits like Take meds, Drink water or Deep work block, and tick them off from one Today screen. "I forget until it's too late." A calm morning reminder tells you how many habits are on today and which one to start with. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep them in sight. "I can't get going." Pomodoro sprints turn big tasks into short blocks. Run several timers at once and follow them on your Lock Screen with Live Activities. "My phone keeps pulling me away." Deep Focus blocks the apps you pick until your session ends. One session a day is free. It needs Screen Time permission, and you can end a session early. "Nothing ever feels like progress." Celebrations at 7, 30, 100 and 365 days, plus a year view that fills in every day you show up. Premium Unlimited Deep Focus sessions, scheduled and Pomodoro blocking, 3 streak freezes per habit each month, unlimited habits and timers, iCloud sync, all themes and no ads. Focus On is an independent app and is not affiliated with Focusmate Inc. ============================== Subscriptions Focus On is free to download. Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Available plans and prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Some plans include a free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings at any time after purchase. • If you cancel, your subscription stays active until the end of the current period. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/timer1/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/timer1/privecy_policy
Arch Buddy
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There's a stack of unread text between you and what you need to know. Arch Buddy is your personal Robo-Archivist—turning that wall into a timed, winnable session. Scan any printed page with your camera, paste a link, upload a document, or load a full ebook — then read one precise word at a time, at a speed you control, with the power to pause and rewind. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) speed reading strips away the friction and puts the text right in front of you, word by word, until you're through. Every session builds something that stays. Your personal Archive grows richer the more you read. By earning Bookmarks and Scrolls, you unlock new Realms, Augments and Arch Buddy companions. Watch as your reading speed increases, your shelves fill and the ancient library changes around you. Maintain your streak and your reward multiplier climbs. Each reading session genuinely matters. WHAT ARCH BUDDY DOES: — Scan text from any surface — your first scans use AI for extra-sharp results, then fast on-device scanning — Import documents (PDF, DOCX, RTF, TXT) or pull clean text from any URL — Read full ebooks (EPUB, PDF), split into chapters with progress saved per chapter — RSVP speed reading at 100–1200 WPM with smart Dynamic Speed ramping — Highlight colour customization that expands as you unlock new Realms — A living Archive home screen that reflects your reading history — Collectible Realms: Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Futuristic and more — Craft your Arch Buddy with unlockable skins in the Foundry — Streak multiplier that climbs as you keep your daily reading streak — Full dark-mode design built for focus, not distraction Arch Buddy is for people who want to hone their attention span. Not a speed-reading flex. Not a productivity dashboard. A quiet, evolving sanctuary where every page you finish earns something permanent. The library is waiting. The Arch Buddy is ready. The text is not going to read itself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Arch Buddy at none against Focus On's shown. Arch Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Focus On sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Arch Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus On | Arch Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Khandker Tafiqul Islam | Arjun Rai Babber |
In-app purchases
Focus On
- Focus On Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Focus On Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Focus On Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
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- Focus On Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Focus On Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Habit Tracker$49.99
Arch Buddy
- Arch Buddy Pro$11.491 Year
- Merriweather Font$1.49
- Crimson Pro Font$1.49
- Lato Font$1.49
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- Playfair Display Font$1.99
- 100 Deep OCR Scans$1.99
- Paleo Skin$2.99
- Mimi Skin$2.99
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