Comparison

Remove Ads from Google Search vs Focus Rail

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

Head to head
About

Remove Ads from Google Search

Features
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Google used to clearly tell you which search results were ads and which were genuine: Ads had a clear orange background which real results did not. But a few years ago, they stopped doing this. Now, ads only have a tiny 'Ad' mark that's easy to overlook. It's obvious why: Google earn more money when it's difficult to tell the difference between genuine results and ads. Enough! This extension hides the ads in your search results. You can see the ads by clicking the extension icon and 'Show ads'. When the ads are shown, they have a clear background color, similar to what Google used to do. You can store your preferences if you want to keep ads on. This app is open source. You can inspect its source code, flag bugs, or submit other feedback at https://github.com/ulyngs/open-source-remove-ads-from-google-search

About

Focus Rail

This app transforms focus sessions into engaging train journeys across real railway routes. Stay motivated by watching your progress on a map as you complete work or study blocks. It offers a more visually dynamic alternative to traditional timers.

Highlights
  • Gamified train journeys for focus sessions
  • Pomodoro and deep work session options
  • Live Activities for active sessions
  • Trip history and session statistics
  • Ambient sound options
  • Customizable map styles
Features
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Focus Rail is a focus timer that turns work and study sessions into train journeys across real railway routes. Choose a starting station, set a session length, and board your train. As you stay focused, your route moves forward on the map. It is a simple idea, but it makes a plain timer feel much more alive. Focus Rail is built for people who want more than a countdown: • Start study sessions with a clear ritual • See progress through a moving train and live route • Use Pomodoro style sessions or longer deep work blocks • Keep active sessions visible with Live Activities • Review past trips and build a routine you can stick with • Add ambient sound when you want a calmer workspace What you can do: • Pick an origin station and travel to real destinations • Set short study bursts or long deep work sessions • Follow your journey on the map in real time • Use optional screen controls when you want fewer distractions • Check trip history and session stats • Choose map styles that match your mood • Get reminders to start your next session Focus Rail works well for study, reading, writing, coding, exam prep, and quiet solo work. If Pomodoro timers feel too flat and traditional focus apps feel too cold, this gives you something more motivating without getting in your way. Focus Rail Pro unlocks more map styles, full trip history, Live Activities, and extra ways to stay on track. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remove Ads from Google Search4 screens
Focus Rail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Rail at Free against Remove Ads from Google Search's $0.99. Remove Ads from Google Search's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Focus Rail is free to download; Remove Ads from Google Search costs $0.99 up front. Focus Rail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remove Ads from Google Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remove Ads from Google Search ships an update every 2 months, Focus Rail every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remove Ads from Google Search versus Focus Rail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemove Ads from Google SearchFocus Rail
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperULRIK LYNGSMithilesh Chellappan

In-app purchases

None

Remove Ads from Google Search

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Rail

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Rail Pro$3.991 Month
  • Focus Rail Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Rail Pro (Lifetime)$35.99

Questions

Is Remove Ads from Google Search free?
Remove Ads from Google Search costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Rail free?
Focus Rail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remove Ads from Google Search or Focus Rail have ads?
Neither Remove Ads from Google Search nor Focus Rail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remove Ads from Google Search or Focus Rail?
Remove Ads from Google Search ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Rail every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remove Ads from Google Search was updated on October 13, 2026 and Focus Rail on October 19, 2026.

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