# PassionFruits vs Ultimate Focus

The clearest difference is rating: Ultimate Focus at 4.6 against PassionFruits's 4.0. Ultimate Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (183 vs 1). PassionFruits's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PassionFruits asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Focus has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PassionFruits ships an update fortnightly, Ultimate Focus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassionFruits | Ultimate Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passionfruits-focus-and-time/id1639048005/reviews) | **[4.6 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Planetfru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639048127) | [StonicSolution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609276235) |

## What reviewers say

### PassionFruits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passionfruits-focus-and-time/id1639048005)

This app helps you achieve your goals by providing recommended dreams and a guide to set appropriate goals. Engage in enjoyable focus sessions with virtual companions and track your progress automatically. Unlock stories and compete with others to become the top user.

**Highlights:** Dream Guide for goal recommendations, Enjoyable focus sessions with virtual companions, Automatic goal and time tracking, Unlockable stories and rewards, User rankings and leaderboards, Cross-device data synchronization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ultimate Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775)

Enhance your productivity with a visual timer designed for focused work and study. Manage tasks, utilize Pomodoro cycles, block distractions, and track your progress. Sync with your calendar and personalize your experience with customizable themes and sounds.

**Highlights:** Visual timer with drag-to-set functionality, Task-specific focus sessions, Pomodoro mode for cycles, Distracting app and website blocking, Calendar sync for sessions and reflections, Customizable themes and icons, Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Focus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Focus - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Focus - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Focus - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- ✨ Beautiful and clean aesthetic
- ⌚️ Apple Watch integration
- 📊 Useful analytics and statistics
- 🖱️ Menu bar timer display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pomodoro mode not working for some
- 🐛 Timer not movable after exiting desktop app
- 🐛 Session switching on iPhone is confusing
- 🐛 Subscription not as advertised
- 🐛 Shortcuts only allow one section selection

**Reported bugs**

- Pomodoro mode not working
- Timer not movable after exiting desktop app
- Session switching on iPhone is confusing
- Shortcuts only allow one section selection
- Default timer is always 25 min

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume timer functionality
- Guide website for usage
- Option to purchase premium
- Improve iPhone session switching clarity
- Pomodoro mode without breaks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassionFruits free?

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

### Is Ultimate Focus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PassionFruits or Ultimate Focus?

Ultimate Focus is rated higher. PassionFruits averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ultimate Focus averages 4.6 from 183 ratings.

### Do PassionFruits or Ultimate Focus have ads?

PassionFruits shows ads; Ultimate Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, PassionFruits or Ultimate Focus?

PassionFruits ships an update fortnightly, and Ultimate Focus every 3 weeks. Most recently, PassionFruits was updated on September 8, 2026 and Ultimate Focus on September 22, 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.*