# ChickFocus vs Focus Farm

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChickFocus at 1K against Focus Farm's 8. ChickFocus also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Focus Farm's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Focus Farm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Focus Farm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Focus Farm's.

ChickFocus ships an update every 8 days, Focus Farm weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChickFocus | Focus Farm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-farm-study-timer/id6743858539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) | [Atlas Smart Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621719399) |

## 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


### Focus Farm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-farm-study-timer/id6743858539)

This app transforms productivity into a farming simulation game. Users grow crops, complete tasks, and upgrade their virtual farm by staying focused during work or study sessions. It offers a Pomodoro timer and phone locking features to minimize distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified farming simulation, Customizable Pomodoro timer, Phone distraction blocker, ADHD-friendly tools, Farm upgrade system, Progress tracking charts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Farm Pro Deed | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Farm Pro Deed | $19.99 | per year |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shovelful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sackful  of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChickFocus free?

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

### Is Focus Farm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChickFocus or Focus Farm?

Focus Farm is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Focus Farm averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do ChickFocus or Focus Farm have ads?

Neither ChickFocus nor Focus Farm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChickFocus or Focus Farm?

ChickFocus ships an update every 8 days, and Focus Farm weekly. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on October 13, 2026 and Focus Farm on September 24, 2026.

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