# Exocus vs Laps

The clearest difference is ads: Exocus at none against Laps's shown. Exocus also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 26) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). Laps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Laps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Exocus against 5.0 for Laps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exocus has 131 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Exocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Laps's.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Laps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | Laps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laps-focus-and-block-apps/id6452190950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Kwabena Ohemeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698778868) |

## What reviewers say

### Exocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389)

This app transforms focus sessions into a gamified experience, visualizing your concentration as a planet's evolution. Earn rewards, unlock new designs, and overcome procrastination with engaging, pixel-art visuals and a unique reward system.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Planet evolution visualization, Pixel art design, Stage-based incentives, Unlockable planet designs, Hardcore Mode for increased stakes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newcomer Pack | $0.29 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cosmoney x 100 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $15.99 | one-time |
| Exopass + Cosmoney x 200 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $34.99 | one-time |


### Laps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laps-focus-and-block-apps/id6452190950)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications during work sessions. As you complete focus sessions, you virtually travel through real cities on a map, unlocking new routes and building a streak. Track your progress with detailed statistics for each session.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Gamified focus sessions, Virtual city exploration, Progress tracking, Focus streak building, Unlock new routes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Early Adopter 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Early Adopter 1 Year Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Early Adopter 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Restore Streak | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Laps Points | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2,800 Laps Points | $22.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Laps Points | $36.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Laps Points | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

Exocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Laps free?

Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Exocus or Laps?

Laps is rated higher. Exocus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Laps averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Exocus or Laps have ads?

Laps shows ads; Exocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Exocus or Laps?

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Laps every 3 days. Most recently, Exocus was updated on October 17, 2026 and Laps on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*