# Exocus vs Focustown

The clearest difference is ads: Exocus at none against Focustown's shown. Exocus also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). Focustown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 131). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Focustown sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.8 for Focustown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focustown has 8.3K ratings behind it against 131, 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 77% of Focustown's.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Focustown every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | Focustown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 77.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#204** |
| Size | 80 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Second Round Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818164945) |

## 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 |


### Focustown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a virtual study environment where users can connect with others globally. Choose from cozy settings like cafes or libraries to focus alongside real people in real time, fostering accountability and motivation for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Cozy study environments (cafes, libraries), Study with real people globally, Earn coins and customize character, Study with friends for accountability, Built-in focus timer

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foucstown Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pocketful of Brown Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Brown Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Golden Beans | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

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

### Is Focustown free?

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

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

Exocus is rated higher. Exocus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Focustown averages 4.8 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do Exocus or Focustown have ads?

Focustown shows ads; Exocus does not.

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

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focustown every 2 days. Most recently, Exocus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Focustown on October 21, 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.*