# Exocus vs Focus Sailor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Exocus at 131 against Focus Sailor's 4. Exocus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and 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 Focus Sailor sells 8 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 5.0 for Focus Sailor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exocus has 131 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 96% and 95% positive.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Sailor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | Focus Sailor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **96.2% of reviews** | 95.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Shed Stories Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820845557) |

## 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 |


### Focus Sailor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174)

This app gamifies focus sessions by having a virtual sailor embark on a sea voyage. Completing focus periods rewards users with sea creatures and decorations for their ocean map, encouraging sustained concentration.

**Highlights:** Live Activity for progress tracking, Deep Focus Mode to block distracting apps, Customizable focus session duration, Unlockable sea creatures and ships, Leaderboards for friendly competition, Ocean map decoration with collected treasures

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Sailor Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Sailor Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Speedboat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cruiser | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Drink | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Liner | $7.99 | one-time |
| Focus Sailor Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

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

### Is Focus Sailor free?

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

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

Focus Sailor is rated higher. Exocus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Focus Sailor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Exocus or Focus Sailor have ads?

Neither Exocus nor Focus Sailor shows ads.

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

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Sailor every 11 days. Most recently, Exocus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Focus Sailor on September 20, 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.*