Comparison

Focus Tower vs My Ani

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

Head to head
About

Focus Tower

This app helps you build productive habits and overcome distractions using the Pomodoro technique. Plan tasks, set focus timers, and build virtual towers to visualize your progress. Earn rewards and unlock new themes to stay motivated and get more done.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Task planning
  • Gamified tower building
  • Unlockable themes and rewards
  • Distraction blocking
  • Progress statistics
Features
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Most focus timers hand you a number at the end of the week. This one hands you a city. Set the timer and put the phone down. Every finished session lays another floor on your tower. Put a roof on it and the whole tower moves into a city you build — where it stands for good and pays you rent every day. BUILT ON THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE Work in one focused block, rest, repeat. Twenty-five minutes on, a short break, a longer one after four — the rhythm people have used since the 1980s, except here each block leaves a floor behind. BUILT FOR ATTENTION THAT WANDERS Starting is the hard part, so the app makes starting small: one block, 25 minutes, a reward you can see at the end of it. The shield takes the temptation off the table instead of asking you to out-argue it, and a session survives a locked screen — so a wobble costs you nothing. If you have ADHD, that is usually the combination that finally sticks. Focus comes from the rhythm, not from willpower. BLOCK WHAT PULLS YOU AWAY — FREE, ALWAYS • Shut selected apps for the length of a session, using Apple's own Screen Time • Keeps working with the screen locked and outside the app • No limit on how many, no paywall on blocking — ever THE TIMER • Pomodoro presets (10 / 25 / 45 min) or any length you like • Automatic cycles: focus → break → focus, a long break after four • Name the session — every floor remembers what you built it for • Lock your screen and the session keeps running. Nothing is lost. • Your floor rises on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island WHAT YOU KEEP • 6 towers to unlock, each with its own world and music • 6 lands to settle, 12 plots to a city • Finished towers pay daily rent in coins • 32 achievements, from your first floor to a city on every land • Daily streaks with streak protection • Towers, cities and history sync through your own iCloud PROOF YOU DID THE WORK • Export every session as a CSV spreadsheet — date, task, minutes, coins • Or as a printable PDF table, with your totals across the top • Export your city as a picture and show someone what a month of focus looks like • Your tower and streak on a home screen widget, your session on the Lock Screen Useful for a thesis log, for billable hours, or simply for proving to yourself that the week happened. FAIR AND PRIVATE • Free. One-time purchases only — no subscription • No ads. No accounts. No trackers. • We collect nothing. Your sessions stay on your device and in your iCloud. Put the phone down. Build something.

About

My Ani

This app gamifies your focus sessions using a Pomodoro timer and an adorable companion that grows with your productivity. It helps you block distracting apps, track your screen time, and analyze your focus patterns to build better digital habits.

Highlights
  • Gamified Pomodoro timer
  • Adorable companion that grows
  • Smart app blocker
  • Productivity insights and analytics
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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My Ani: Focus Timer & Study App Reclaim your focus with My Ani — the adorable Pomodoro timer and productivity companion. Transform distractions into mindful, productive sessions and build better digital habits with a gamified experience that keeps you motivated. GROW YOUR FOCUS Ani’s health mirrors your productivity. Complete study or work sessions, block distracting apps, and watch your companion grow from a tiny seedling to a majestic forest spirit. Every mindful minute helps you cultivate focus and digital wellness. POMODORO FOCUS TIMER Boost productivity with a customizable focus timer: Quick Spritz (25 min) Deep Roots (50 min) Track your sessions with Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. SMART APP BLOCKER Select apps that drain your energy. Ani gently reminds you to stay on task, helping you take back control of your screen time — without harsh restrictions. PRODUCTIVITY INSIGHTS Analyze your focus patterns: Monitor screen time on blocked apps Discover peak productivity hours Celebrate progress with detailed analytics A BEAUTIFUL STUDY JOURNEY Progress from Seedling → Forest Guardian → Forest Elder, unlocking achievements as you master attention. Sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. WHY MY ANI? Adorable Companion: Positive reinforcement, never guilt-trips Gamified Productivity: Fun, rewarding focus sessions Privacy First: Data stays secure on your device and iCloud Minimalist Design: Calm, intuitive interface Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone looking to reduce screen time and improve mental clarity. Your focus journey starts now! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Unlock the full Forest Guardian experience with Premium: Monthly Premium: €9.99 Yearly Premium: €29.99 Lifetime Early Bird: €49.00 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation. Auto-renewal is optional and can be managed in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getmyani.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Tower4 screens
My Ani4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Ani at 100% against Focus Tower's 50%. Focus Tower's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Ani sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Focus Tower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Tower ships an update weekly, My Ani fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focus Tower versus My Ani: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TowerMy Ani
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB293 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal CilindzSayed Mohamed

Customer experience

Focus Tower

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

My Ani

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Focus Tower

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Ani

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Early Bird Lifetime Deal$49.99

Questions

Is Focus Tower free?
Focus Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Ani free?
My Ani is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Tower or My Ani have ads?
Neither Focus Tower nor My Ani shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Tower or My Ani?
Focus Tower ships an update weekly, and My Ani fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Tower was updated on October 11, 2026 and My Ani on October 10, 2026.

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