SimpliFocus vs MyFocusJourney
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpliFocus
This app offers a distraction-free environment to boost productivity. It features a minimalist timer and session tracking, allowing users to focus on tasks without clutter or complex interfaces. Designed for simplicity, it helps users achieve deep work and accomplish their goals.
- Instant focus with one tap
- Minimalist Pomodoro-inspired timer
- Session tracking with streaks
- Lock screen and Live Activities support
- Customizable session and break times
- Ad-free and clutter-free interface
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SimpliFocus — Focus Made Effortless Make space for focused work, study, and everyday tasks with a simple Pomodoro-inspired timer. Choose your session length, add an optional intention or focus tag, and tap Start. FOCUS AND REST Customize focus sessions, short breaks, long breaks, and your daily session goal. Keep track of your timer with Live Activities and Lock Screen updates. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review your session history, including intentions, tags, focused time, and paused time. Use insights to explore your streaks and focus trends. MAKE IT YOURS Choose ambient focus sounds and adjust your timer settings to suit the way you work. An Apple Watch companion and widgets help keep your sessions close at hand. ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Version 2.2.4 improves VoiceOver labels and navigation across key screens, larger-text layouts, and reduced-motion behavior. Settings controls and session history are easier to understand and use. SIMPLIFOCUS PRO Optional Pro features include expanded insights, additional ambient sounds, and more widget options. Pro is a one-time lifetime in-app purchase with no subscription. No ads. No account required. Just a little more room to focus.
MyFocusJourney
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MyFocusJourney: Focus, Track, and Achieve Your Goals Maximize your productivity and focus with MyFocusJourney! Whether you're tackling tasks with the Pomodoro technique or prefer an open-ended session, MyFocusJourney is your ultimate tool for staying on track and achieving your goals. Why MyFocusJourney? * Flexible Focus Sessions: Choose between a structured Pomodoro timer or an open-ended session. Whether you prefer short bursts of work or long periods of concentration, MyFocusJourney adapts to your workflow. * Hard Mode for Ultimate Focus: Need extra discipline? Activate Hard Mode, and your session will fail if you leave the app. It's perfect for staying committed and blocking out distractions. * App Whitelisting: Prefer more flexibility? Select apps to whitelist, and MyFocusJourney will restrict access to all others, helping you maintain deep focus while still using essential tools. * Track Your Progress: See how much time you've focused, track completed sessions, and visualize your productivity trends with insightful charts and stats. * Manage Your Activities: Organize your tasks and activities with ease. MyFocusJourney helps you focus on what matters most by keeping everything structured and accessible. Key Features: * Pomodoro Timer or Open-Ended Sessions * Hard Mode: Stay Focused or Fail the Session * App Whitelisting: Control Distractions * Detailed Activity Tracking * Visual Progress with Charts and Insights Unlock Your Productivity Potential Today! MyFocusJourney is designed for anyone looking to maximize their focus, whether you're a student, professional, or anyone looking to get more done. Dive into deep work, eliminate distractions, and track your progress every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpliFocus at none against MyFocusJourney's 1. MyFocusJourney's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MyFocusJourney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpliFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpliFocus ships an update every 8 days, MyFocusJourney every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliFocus | MyFocusJourney |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Wood | Maxim Zamarin |
In-app purchases
SimpliFocus
No in-app purchases
MyFocusJourney
- Lifetime Pro Access$9.99









