Comparison

FavFocus vs Focus Puppy

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

Head to head
About

FavFocus

Features
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"I’m working hard right now so I can see my favorite." Why not turn those precious feelings into better grades or a passing exam score? You know you need to study, but the motivation just isn't there... That’s where this app comes in! It’s designed to help you power through your studies alongside your favorite. What You Can Do with This App "Reward Messages" from Your Favorite: This is the ultimate motivator! When the timer ends, a pre-registered line from your favorite appears on the screen. "You did your best!" "I'm proud of you!"... With words of appreciation like these, your fatigue will vanish in an instant. You'll find yourself heading back to your desk just to see that next message. Custom Colors & Photos: Personalize the entire app with your "favorite’s color" and photos. Catching a glimpse of them while you study provides a sense of being "watched over"β€”giving you a mix of healthy tension and pure bliss that keeps your focus razor-sharp. Recommended for you if: You want a great career in the future to fund your life as a fan! You want to become a version of yourself that makes your favorite proud! Studying alone feels lonely, but with your favorite, you feel like you can work forever. Turn your love for your favorite into your greatest weapon. Now, let’s head to the desk together!

About

Focus Puppy

Features
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Put your phone down, focus, and watch your puppy grow. Focus Puppy is a study timer where every focus session raises an adorable puppy. Start the timer and your pup takes a nap. Finish the session and it grows up β€” earning you coins. Tempted to grab your phone? Just picture that sad puppy face. β—† Perfect for you if… - You keep reaching for your phone while studying or working - Pomodoro works for you, but you get bored keeping it up - You need an adorable reward to stay motivated β—† Features - Earn coins for every focused minute (plus streak & completion bonuses) - Decorate your yard: toys, doghouses, cherry-blossom & snow backgrounds - Every puppy you raise joins your yard - Daily treats, friendship levels, daily & weekly missions - Daily & weekly stats to build the habit - 10 breeds (Golden & Shiba are free) - No account needed; your focus records, coins and decorations stay on your device - The timer works offline β—† Bonus videos - Want extra coins? Watch an optional video for bonus coins (up to 3 a day) - No banner ads and no full-screen ads - Never any ads during a focus session - Bonus videos need an internet connection β—† Premium (7-day free trial) - All 10 breeds: Golden and Shiba plus Corgi, Husky, Poodle, Pug, Dachshund, Chihuahua, Border Collie and Frenchie - Coins Γ—2, forever - Claim bonus coins with one tap β€” no videos, no ads Ready to focus for 25 minutes with a puppy by your side? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rikutomatsumoto.github.io/focuspuppy-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

FavFocus3 screens
Focus Puppy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Focus Puppy at 3 against FavFocus's 1. Focus Puppy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. FavFocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Puppy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FavFocus ships an update every 9 days, Focus Puppy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FavFocus versus Focus Puppy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavFocusFocus Puppy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJumpei NakaRIKUTO MATSUMOTO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FavFocus

Subscriptions1
  • 1-Month Plan$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • One-time purchase plan$9.99
2 purchases

Focus Puppy

Subscriptions1
  • Focus Puppy Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Puppy Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is FavFocus free?
FavFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Puppy free?
Focus Puppy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FavFocus or Focus Puppy have ads?
Both FavFocus and Focus Puppy show ads.
Which is updated more often, FavFocus or Focus Puppy?
FavFocus ships an update every 9 days, and Focus Puppy every 3 weeks. Most recently, FavFocus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Focus Puppy on October 31, 2026.

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