# Exocus vs SpongeHome

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Exocus at 131 against SpongeHome's 1. Exocus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). SpongeHome's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and SpongeHome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 SpongeHome. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exocus has 131 ratings behind it against 1, 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 SpongeHome's.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, SpongeHome weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | SpongeHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongehome-reading-and-learning/id6738716201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Hangzhou Green Player Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779097355) |

## 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 |


### SpongeHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongehome-reading-and-learning/id6738716201)

Enhance your reading comprehension and retention with an AI-powered experience. Generate instant quizzes and flashcards based on your reading material to learn more effectively and stay focused with calming background sounds.

**Highlights:** AI-generated quizzes, AI-generated flashcards, Immersive reading mode, Focus-enhancing background sounds, Study and learning support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年度会员 | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

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

### Is SpongeHome free?

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

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

SpongeHome is rated higher. Exocus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while SpongeHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Exocus or SpongeHome have ads?

Neither Exocus nor SpongeHome shows ads.

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

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpongeHome weekly. Most recently, Exocus was updated on September 25, 2026 and SpongeHome on July 23, 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.*