# Exocus vs Focus Farm

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Exocus at 131 against Focus Farm's 8. Exocus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Focus Farm'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 Focus Farm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.9 for Focus Farm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exocus has 131 ratings behind it against 8, 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 Focus Farm's.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Farm weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | Focus Farm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews) | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-farm-study-timer/id6743858539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 8 |
| 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 | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Atlas Smart Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621719399) |

## 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 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Exopass + Cosmoney x 200 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $34.99 | one-time |


### Focus Farm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-farm-study-timer/id6743858539)

This app transforms productivity into a farming simulation game. Users grow crops, complete tasks, and upgrade their virtual farm by staying focused during work or study sessions. It offers a Pomodoro timer and phone locking features to minimize distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified farming simulation, Customizable Pomodoro timer, Phone distraction blocker, ADHD-friendly tools, Farm upgrade system, Progress tracking charts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Farm Pro Deed | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Farm Pro Deed | $19.99 | per year |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shovelful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sackful  of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

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

### Is Focus Farm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exocus or Focus Farm?

Exocus and Focus Farm are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 131 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Exocus or Focus Farm have ads?

Neither Exocus nor Focus Farm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exocus or Focus Farm?

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Farm weekly. Most recently, Exocus was updated on October 5, 2026 and Focus Farm on September 24, 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.*