# Focus Time Activity Tracker vs Forest

The clearest difference is price: Forest at Free against Focus Time Activity Tracker's $5.99. Forest also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (49K vs 13). Focus Time Activity Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and review sentiment (77% vs 61%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Forest is free to download; Focus Time Activity Tracker costs $5.99 up front. Forest sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Focus Time Activity Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 49K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Focus Time Activity Tracker's written reviews are positive against 61% of Forest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus Time Activity Tracker ships an update every 5 months, Forest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Time Activity Tracker | Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-time-activity-tracker/id340156917/reviews) | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 845 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peer Assembly](https://appshunter.io/developer/331884363) | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Time Activity Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-time-activity-tracker/id340156917)

This app helps you improve focus and productivity by using timed work sessions and short breaks. It automatically manages timers, counts completed sessions, and allows you to track your time spent on different activities.

**Highlights:** Timed work sessions, Automatic break timers, Session counting, Activity time tracking, Background timer operation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and useful timer
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📊 Helpful graphs and statistics
- 🔄 Automatic break and session tracking
- 🔧 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔇 Alarm/notification problems when app is in background
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🖼️ Outdated or unappealing visual design

**Reported bugs**

- History/tracking not recording accurately
- Inability to add previous day's pomodoros
- App freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent behavior when locking device

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Ability to label individual pomodoros
- Export daily/weekly productivity summaries
- More sound options and customization
- Landscape mode for iPad


### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515)

This app uses a gamified timer to help users stay focused and reduce phone distractions. Users plant virtual trees that grow while they concentrate, but wither if they leave the app. It encourages productivity and offers features like personalized allow lists and real tree planting.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Virtual tree planting, Personalized allow lists, Unlockable tree species and white noises, Real tree planting initiative, Detailed time statistics, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $32.49 | per year |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $35.99 | per year |
| Bottle of Sunshine Elixir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shovelful of Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bonus Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Box of Sunshine Elixir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small pot of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bonus Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elite Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large bag of Crystal | $10.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bonus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Cartful of Crystal | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🌳 Motivating to grow a virtual forest
- 📊 Useful data and statistics
- 🌱 Ability to plant real trees
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive app locking can be frustrating
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new trees and features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- More customization options for the forest
- Integration with other productivity apps
- Easier way to earn coins for new trees


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Time Activity Tracker free?

Focus Time Activity Tracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Time Activity Tracker or Forest?

Forest is rated higher. Focus Time Activity Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Forest averages 4.8 from 49K ratings.

### Do Focus Time Activity Tracker or Forest have ads?

Neither Focus Time Activity Tracker nor Forest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Time Activity Tracker or Forest?

Focus Time Activity Tracker ships an update every 5 months, and Forest every 9 days. Most recently, Focus Time Activity Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Forest on September 26, 2026.

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