# Focus Tree vs SAGESSE SCHOOLS

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Tree at 4.7 against SAGESSE SCHOOLS's 3.4. Focus Tree also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 5). SAGESSE SCHOOLS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SAGESSE SCHOOLS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, SAGESSE SCHOOLS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Tree | SAGESSE SCHOOLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagesse-schools/id6466997776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 265 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) | [DataRays](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175740339) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261)

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering study timers. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition for effective learning and allows users to study with friends by growing shared virtual gardens.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions with distraction blocking, Study timers and Pomodoro sessions, Flashcard creation and spaced repetition, Shared virtual gardens for group study, Progress tracking and accountability with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Tree Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Tree Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($19.99) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($99.99) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads


### SAGESSE SCHOOLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagesse-schools/id6466997776)

This app connects teachers, students, and parents, providing updates on student performance, achievements, and daily life. It facilitates communication and keeps everyone informed about academic progress and school activities.

**Highlights:** Student performance tracking, Achievement updates, Lifestyle monitoring, Parent-teacher communication, Student updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Is SAGESSE SCHOOLS free?

SAGESSE SCHOOLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Tree or SAGESSE SCHOOLS?

Focus Tree is rated higher. Focus Tree averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while SAGESSE SCHOOLS averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Focus Tree or SAGESSE SCHOOLS have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; SAGESSE SCHOOLS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Tree or SAGESSE SCHOOLS?

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, and SAGESSE SCHOOLS every 3 months. Most recently, Focus Tree was updated on October 26, 2026 and SAGESSE SCHOOLS on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*