# ChickFocus vs Focus Sailor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChickFocus at 1K against Focus Sailor's 4. ChickFocus also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Focus Sailor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, 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 Sailor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Sailor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of ChickFocus's written reviews are positive against 95% of Focus Sailor's.

ChickFocus ships an update every 8 days, Focus Sailor every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChickFocus | Focus Sailor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) | [Shed Stories Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820845557) |

## 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 Sailor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174)

This app gamifies focus sessions by having a virtual sailor embark on a sea voyage. Completing focus periods rewards users with sea creatures and decorations for their ocean map, encouraging sustained concentration.

**Highlights:** Live Activity for progress tracking, Deep Focus Mode to block distracting apps, Customizable focus session duration, Unlockable sea creatures and ships, Leaderboards for friendly competition, Ocean map decoration with collected treasures

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Sailor Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Sailor Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Speedboat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cruiser | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Drink | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Liner | $7.99 | one-time |
| Focus Sailor Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChickFocus free?

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

### Is Focus Sailor free?

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

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

Focus Sailor is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Focus Sailor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ChickFocus or Focus Sailor have ads?

Neither ChickFocus nor Focus Sailor shows ads.

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

ChickFocus ships an update every 8 days, and Focus Sailor every 11 days. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on October 13, 2026 and Focus Sailor on October 13, 2026.

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