Comparison

Focus Capsule vs FocusPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focus Capsule

Features
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Focus Capsule is a Pomodoro timer that alternates work and rest. Studying, work, coding, workouts — set up a pomodoro for each thing you do, and start it with a single tap. One timer, filling the screen When a session starts, a single bar in your pomodoro's color fills the screen and shrinks as time passes. Choose whether to show the time left the whole way through or only in the final minute. Minimize it and a mini player stays at the bottom while the clock keeps running. When a session ends, choose what's next After a work session, pick a short rest, a long rest, or the next work session. Every fourth work session it suggests a long rest, and with Auto-continue on, it moves on by itself. See the time left without opening the app The time left appears in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen. Home Screen widgets show how much you've focused today and let you tap a pomodoro to start it right away. Alerts, kept simple Choose None, Vibrate only, or a sound. Even with the screen off, you'll hear the sound you picked. Set one default for everything, and give any pomodoro its own. A month of focus at a glance See your weeks, months and years as bars and on a calendar. Tap a day to open up its sessions, or narrow the view to a single pomodoro. If you work past midnight, you can move the time your day starts. Your way Set the color, the direction the bar shrinks, and the work, rest and long rest lengths for each pomodoro. Pick one of three styles — Standard, Diary or Glass — a color scheme, and Light or Dark. iPhone, iPad and Mac With iCloud, the same pomodoros and records follow you to every device. On the Mac, the time left sits in the menu bar, and your session keeps going even after you close the window. Nothing collected No ads, no analytics, no account. Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. Free for your first 50 pomodoros Every feature is free for your first 50 pomodoros. To keep going after that, choose a yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. Contact dev@codecompose.net — questions about the app and requests to build an app are both welcome. Privacy Policy: https://codecompose.net/en/products/focus-capsule/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusPad

This app helps you improve focus and productivity by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers features like interactive widgets, progress insights, and customizable focus scenarios to help you achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Screen Time Integration
  • Interactive Widget
  • Charts and Insights
  • Dark Mode
  • White Noise
  • Customizable Focus Scenarios
Features
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Are you tired of being constantly disrupted by your phone and struggling to focus on what truly matters? If so, Focuspad is the solution you have been looking for. The average person checks their phone 144 times a day and spends over 4 hours on it. No wonder it’s difficult to focus with full attention. But with Focuspad, you can develop better focusing habits and stay undisturbed during your dedicated focus sessions. Key Features of Focuspad • Screen Time Integration: Connect Focuspad to your Screen Time and limit the usage of distracting apps and websites. By setting boundaries and allocating dedicated focus time, you can train your brain to stay focused and avoid constant interruptions. • Interactive Widget: Easily track your progress and stay motivated throughout the day. Whether you are working on a project, studying for an exam, or simply trying to stay focused, the interactive widget helps you stay on track and achieve your goals. • Charts and Insights: Gain valuable insights into your productivity and identify areas for improvement. Analyze your habits and patterns to make informed decisions about optimizing your time and achieving your goals more efficiently. • Dark Mode: Work comfortably at night or in low-light environments with Focuspad’s dark mode. Avoid the harsh glare of your screen and stay focused on your tasks. • White Noise: Enhance your concentration in noisy environments with Focuspad's white noise feature. Drown out distractions and create a peaceful atmosphere to boost your productivity. • Standby Mode: Stay focused and maintain your productivity even when your device is in standby mode. • Customizable Focus Scenarios: Tailor your focus sessions to your specific needs with customizable focus scenarios. Whether you’re working, studying, or relaxing, create the perfect environment to maximize your productivity. Focuspad is not just an app—it's a comprehensive tool designed to help you enhance your focus, be productive, and achieve your goals. Download Focuspad today and take your focus and productivity to the next level. With its powerful features and intuitive interface, Focuspad is the ultimate tool for anyone looking to achieve more and be their best self. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Focus Capsule4 screens
FocusPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Capsule and FocusPad are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Capsule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and FocusPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Capsule ships an update weekly, FocusPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Capsule versus FocusPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus CapsuleFocusPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaekyu LeeHuizhou Kingtog Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Capsule

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year Timer Activatation$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timer Activatation$2.99
3 purchases

FocusPad

Subscriptions2
  • FocusPad Focus Time Month$3.991 Month
  • FocusPad Focus Time Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusPad Focus Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Focus Capsule free?
Focus Capsule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusPad free?
FocusPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Capsule or FocusPad have ads?
Neither Focus Capsule nor FocusPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Capsule or FocusPad?
Focus Capsule ships an update weekly, and FocusPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Capsule was updated on November 7, 2026 and FocusPad on November 4, 2026.

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