# Exocus vs Sweet Time

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Exocus at 131 against Sweet Time's 5. Exocus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sweet Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Sweet Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exocus has 131 ratings behind it against 5, 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 92% of Sweet Time's.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Sweet Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | Sweet Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-time-cozy-focus-timer/id6748266715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Sherry Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802668796) |

## 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 |


### Sweet Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-time-cozy-focus-timer/id6748266715)

This app uses the Pomodoro technique to help you focus, gamifying the experience by letting you build and manage a pixel-art sweet shop. Earn coins by completing focus sessions and baking treats to unlock new desserts.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer (25/30 min), App blocking during focus, Bake virtual desserts, Build and manage a sweet shop, Track focus statistics, Unlock new desserts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 常驻扩展包1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

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

### Is Sweet Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exocus or Sweet Time?

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

### Do Exocus or Sweet Time have ads?

Neither Exocus nor Sweet Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exocus or Sweet Time?

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sweet Time fortnightly. Most recently, Exocus was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sweet Time on October 5, 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.*