# Focus Tree vs Grinds 360

The clearest difference is ads: Grinds 360 at none against Focus Tree's shown. Grinds 360 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Focus Tree's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Grinds 360 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grinds 360 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Tree | Grinds 360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grinds-360/id6692620768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 263 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) | [My Grinds 360 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787085226) |

## 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


### Grinds 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grinds-360/id6692620768)

Access live weekly classes and revision courses for 19 Leaving Cert subjects taught by top educators. Enjoy on-demand lessons, digital textbooks, and condensed animated lessons for faster learning.

**Highlights:** Live weekly classes, Revision courses, On-demand lessons, Digital H1 books, Animated condensed lessons, 19 Leaving Cert subjects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G360 1 Week Access | $45.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Is Grinds 360 free?

Grinds 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Tree or Grinds 360?

Grinds 360 is rated higher. Focus Tree averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Grinds 360 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus Tree or Grinds 360 have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; Grinds 360 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Tree or Grinds 360?

Focus Tree ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grinds 360 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Tree was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grinds 360 on September 18, 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.*