# ChickFocus vs Exocus

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChickFocus at every 6 days against Exocus's every 3 weeks. ChickFocus also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 131). Exocus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ChickFocus against 4.9 for Exocus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of ChickFocus's written reviews are positive against 96% of Exocus's.

ChickFocus ships an update every 6 days, Exocus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChickFocus | Exocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) |

## What reviewers say

### ChickFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759)

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. Grow a virtual chick by completing focused work intervals, with customizable timers and a distraction-free mode. Unlock adorable companions to make productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with virtual chick growth, Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break intervals, Distraction-free app whitelist, Unlockable cute companions, Floating timer, Time statistics and activity timeline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChickFocus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ChickFocus Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| New Character - Cluck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Pixel | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Boomboom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Kitty | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Loong | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chocohog | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Roller Snake | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| ChickFocus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Family Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for ditching phone
- 🐓 Cute and engaging animal interactions
- 🕰️ Helpful for focusing and productivity
- 📈 Useful data and statistics
- 🎨 Visually appealing and minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with app updates and language changes
- 🔒 Restricted data access for paid users
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options for timer
- 🐓 Limited animal variety and interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Animals disappearing after updates
- Timer switching to different language
- Whitelist feature not working as expected
- Notification issues with focus session completion

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and farm customization options
- Implement a task list or to-do feature
- Provide unrestricted data editing and management
- Add a 12-hour clock option instead of 24-hour
- Introduce a 'finish early' option with safeguards


### Exocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389)

This app transforms focus sessions into a gamified experience, visualizing your concentration as a planet's evolution. Earn rewards, unlock new designs, and overcome procrastination with engaging, pixel-art visuals and a unique reward system.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Planet evolution visualization, Pixel art design, Stage-based incentives, Unlockable planet designs, Hardcore Mode for increased stakes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newcomer Pack | $0.29 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 100 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $15.99 | one-time |
| Exopass + Cosmoney x 200 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChickFocus free?

ChickFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exocus free?

Exocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChickFocus or Exocus?

Exocus is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Exocus averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

### Do ChickFocus or Exocus have ads?

Neither ChickFocus nor Exocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChickFocus or Exocus?

ChickFocus ships an update every 6 days, and Exocus every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Exocus on September 25, 2026.

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