Comparison

Focus Wave vs FocusWise

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

Head to head
About

Focus Wave

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A simple yet highly effective technique. Use Focus Wave to enhance your focus time. It encourages you to work with the time you have rather than against it and helps you prevent burnout. Set your timer, choose an ambient sound, and track your progress.

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FocusWise

Features
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Are you tired of rigid 25-minute timers that interrupt your flow? Whether you are a student preparing for major university entrance exams that require hours of continuous focus, or a software developer diving into a complex coding sprint, your workflow is unique. Standard timers don't always fit your rhythm. That’s why we built a flexible, distraction-free environment tailored for true deep work. Take control of your time, build your own focus habits, and visualize your progress without ever worrying about an internet connection or subscriptions. Key Features: Fully Customizable Time Blocks Say goodbye to standard limits. Set your focus sessions to 45, 90, or even 120 minutes based on your specific study routine or project needs. You decide when to focus and when to rest. Insightful Local Analytics Track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress with beautiful interactive charts. See exactly how much time you dedicate to specific subjects or projects, and build your motivation with daily streaks. Tag & Organize Your Sessions Categorize your work effortlessly. Create custom tags with unique colors for different exam subjects, freelance projects, or reading habits to see exactly where your time goes. 100% Offline & Private Your data belongs to you. There are no cloud servers, no required logins, and no hidden tracking. Everything is stored securely and locally right on your device. Battery Friendly & Native Design Built exclusively for iOS, delivering a seamless, smooth, and minimalist user experience that supports Dark Mode and doesn't drain your battery during long sessions. Master your time. Enter deep work. Download today and build the focus routine that actually works for you!

Screenshots

Focus Wave4 screens
FocusWise3 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Wave and FocusWise are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Wave versus FocusWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus WaveFocusWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago LimasOpion Software LTD

In-app purchases

None

Focus Wave

No in-app purchases

None

FocusWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Wave free?
Focus Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusWise free?
FocusWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Wave or FocusWise have ads?
Neither Focus Wave nor FocusWise shows ads.

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