TalkingAlarm vs Focus.AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TalkingAlarm
Wake up with a personalized voice alarm that announces the time, weather, and calendar events. Enjoy customizable wake-up experiences with gentle light fades, music, or even trivia questions. This utility app also offers sleep sounds, a dimming night clock, and smart home integration.
- Voice announcements (time, weather, calendar)
- Customizable wake-up experiences (gentle fade-in, music, trivia)
- Sleep sounds and sleep timer
- Full-screen clock with dimming night mode
- Smart home integration (lights, scenes)
- Interactive snooze with reminders
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Play sleep sounds at night. Wake to a voice alarm that speaks the time, weather, your calendar — then plays your music. Gentle or LOUD wakeup, automate wakeup lights, or wake your brain cells with trivia questions. • EZWake: gentle music and brightness fade-in • BIG full-screen clock digits • Dims at night for a super-dark bedroom • Analog or digital flip clock • Home app integration: lights, shades, scenes • Tap the screen to hear the time at night • Sleep timer for music or sleep sounds • CritterCam video clock backgrounds • Interactive snooze with reminders • Tells you when to leave, reminds with a countdown • Full control with adjustable settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional purchase and alarm-use information: https://www.fortuisoft.com/talkingalarm/Terms.html
Focus.AI
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Focus.AI is a professional focus training and time management app that helps users build scientific focus habits and improve work and learning efficiency. Key Features: • Focus Timer: Focus training based on the Pomodoro Technique • Task Management: Smart task categorization and priority setting • Data Analytics: Detailed focus data analysis and visualization • Habit Building: Scientific habit tracking and motivation system • Meditation Guide: Built-in meditation exercises and relaxation techniques Perfect for: - Students: Improve learning focus and efficiency - Professionals: Optimize work time management - Freelancers: Establish regular work rhythms - Meditation enthusiasts: Assist meditation practice With Focus.AI, make every moment of focus more valuable and time management more efficient! Important Medical Disclaimer: The ADHD tendency analysis provided by this app is based solely on training data and is not a medical diagnosis. If you have any health concerns, please consult a qualified doctor or mental health professional. All medical decisions should be based on professional medical advice. Sources of Medical Information: • American Psychiatric Association (APA) - DSM-5 diagnostic criteria • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - ADHD research • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - ADHD guidelines • Journal of Attention Disorders - academic research Note: This app is not a medical device and cannot replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus.AI at every 3 days against TalkingAlarm's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TalkingAlarm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Focus.AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TalkingAlarm ships an update every 5 weeks, Focus.AI every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TalkingAlarm | Focus.AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fortuisoft LLC | 永生 刘 |
Bugs and requests
TalkingAlarm
Reported bugs
3 issues- Alarm not triggering when phone is locked
- Recorded messages not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape mode
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to use Spotify or other music services for alarm
- Option to have alarm play through external speakers
- Periodic time announcements while phone is locked
- More language options for voice and text
Focus.AI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TalkingAlarm
- Ad Free 1 year7 Days trial$1.991 Year
- Upgrade to Forever$2.99
- Ad Free Forever$4.99
Focus.AI
- Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Quarterly Plan$5.993 Months
- Annual Plan$17.991 Year









