Comparison

Hyperduck vs focusedOS

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

Head to head
About

Hyperduck

Instantly send web links from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac via the share sheet. Links are delivered even when devices are offline and open automatically in your Mac's default browser, ensuring you never miss content.

Highlights
  • Send links via share sheet
  • Works offline
  • Automatic link opening on Mac
  • Trigger Mac shortcuts
  • No network required
  • Secure iCloud syncing
Features
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Quickly send a link from your iOS device to your Mac. It provides a “Send to Mac” button in the share sheet of any app that provides a URL. For example, share a link from Safari on your iPhone or iPad and have it open in the default browser on your Mac. You can send a link even if your iOS device and/or Mac are offline. The link will be sent and received the next time the devices are online. The link will never be lost. The devices do not need to be on the same network. Your iOS device and Mac must have iCloud enabled and be signed into the same Apple ID account. My personal use-case is that I often discover cool stuff when I check Twitter on the go and I want to dig deeper into it later on my Mac. I have tried Instapaper, Pocket, Safari Reading List, iCloud Tabs, and more. The problem with them all is that I forget to check them. You can even use this app to trigger shortcuts on your Mac from your iOS device. See the website for more info. Sends to one Mac only. Install the macOS app on the single Mac you want to receive links on. If you install it on multiple Macs, iCloud may deliver a link to any of them, unpredictably. Note: Because of an iOS bug, you have to restart your device for the Shortcuts actions to show up. Note: Links will not be sent when low power mode is enabled as background syncing is disabled then. They will be sent the next time you open the app. ■ FAQ ‣ How is it better than AirDrop? - Works when your Mac is offline - Works when you are not on the same network as your Mac - Much faster - Opens links on your Mac in the background ‣ How is it better than iCloud Tabs? - Works in any app with a share sheet, not just Safari - Links are opened as tabs in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac - You don't need to keep the tab open on your iOS device for it to be available on your Mac ‣ How is it better than Safari Reading List? - Links are opened right in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac ‣ Can you support multiple Macs? No. I would like to keep the app simple. ■ Privacy The app uses iCloud syncing to securely send links from your iOS device to your Mac. The app developer will not see the links you share. The app does not collect any personal data and does not have any tracking. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

About

focusedOS

This app helps you manage digital distractions and boost productivity across your devices. Create custom environments to adjust device behavior for work, study, or breaks, with powerful blocking and ambient sound features.

Highlights
  • Supercharge productivity with one tap
  • Create custom work/study environments
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Play ambient sounds for concentration
  • Automate environments with Shortcuts
  • Sync environments between iPhone and Mac
Features
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Welcome to focusedOS, a super-utility that transforms your devices for productivity. focusedOS helps you manage digital distractions across your devices during a busy work day. Create environments that adjust how your device behaves if you need to work, study, or take a short mental break, and enable it with one tap. Key features: • Supercharge Productivity with one tap Simply flick the switch when you need to get stuff done. • Adjust your device for work - with Environments Adjust your iPhone to suit how you want to work. With focusedOS for Mac you can temporarily change macOS behavior, such as; dimming inactive apps to reduce visual clutter, restricting how many apps can be displayed on-screen, hiding the wallpaper, and more. • Powerful Blocking Easily block access to distracting apps & websites. • Play Ambient Sounds Fade out noisy surroundings with a selection of high-quality ambient sounds that improve concentration. Listen to the sound of light rain falling around you, the cosiness of a campfire, make it feel like you're working from a cafe, or experiment with binaural sounds. • Automate your Environment with Shortcuts (with focusedOS for Mac) Automatically run shortcuts in response to starting or stopping an environment, such as turning on Do Not Disturb. • Link Your Devices Seamlessly sync environments in real-time between iPhone and Mac. Download focusedOS today and supercharge your productivity. View our Privacy & Terms at: https://focusedOS.com/privacy-policy https://focusedOS.com/terms

Screenshots

Hyperduck2 screens
focusedOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: focusedOS at Free against Hyperduck's $5.00. focusedOS also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). Hyperduck's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ratings volume, 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

focusedOS is free to download; Hyperduck costs $5.00 up front. focusedOS sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hyperduck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperduck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Hyperduck's written reviews are positive against 78% of focusedOS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyperduck ships an update every 3 months, focusedOS every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hyperduck versus focusedOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperduckfocusedOS
Price$5.00Free — better
Rating4.9 (61 ratings) — better4.4 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusMichael Tigas

Customer experience

Hyperduck

All ratings61 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%

focusedOS

All ratings32 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Hyperduck

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sometimes doesn't send items over
  • Fails to send webpage more than it works
  • No log for failed sends
  • Opens Chrome while Mac is in sleep mode

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow choosing a Mac to run shortcuts
  • Update with iOS 17 app shortcuts
  • Toggle to open links only when Mac wakes from sleep
  • Option to work from Windows and Android

focusedOS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hyperduck

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

focusedOS

Subscriptions6
  • focusedOS Pro (1 month)$3.991 Month
  • focusedOS Pro (1 month)$5.991 Month
  • focusedOS Pro (1 month)$7.991 Month
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  • focusedOS Pro (1 year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • focusedOS Pro (1 year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • focusedOS Pro (1 year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Hyperduck free?
Hyperduck costs $5.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is focusedOS free?
focusedOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyperduck or focusedOS?
Hyperduck is rated higher. Hyperduck averages 4.9 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while focusedOS averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.
Do Hyperduck or focusedOS have ads?
Neither Hyperduck nor focusedOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyperduck or focusedOS?
Hyperduck ships an update every 3 months, and focusedOS every 2 days. Most recently, Hyperduck was updated on October 13, 2026 and focusedOS on October 7, 2026.

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