# Exocus vs Abyssal（アビサル）

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exocus at 96% against Abyssal（アビサル）'s 0%. Exocus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exocus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Abyssal（アビサル） sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, Abyssal（アビサル） every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exocus | Abyssal（アビサル） |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exocus-gamified-focus-timer/id6448949389/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **131** | — |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byland Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142565234) | [Ryutaro Nakano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883662154) |

## 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 |


### Abyssal（アビサル）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abyssal/id6762500732)

This app transforms focused work sessions into a deep-sea diving adventure. As you concentrate, you descend into the ocean, encountering marine life and building a personal aquarium. It encourages consistent focus without pressure, visualizing your progress through detailed statistics and a growing collection of discovered sea creatures.

**Highlights:** Deep-sea diving visualization for focus sessions, Encounter and collect unique marine life, Personalized aquarium to display creatures, Non-punitive design for sustained focus, Discover and catalog over 30 sea creatures, Weekly statistics and streak tracking, Multiple timer modes including Pomodoro

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abyssal Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exocus free?

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

### Is Abyssal（アビサル） free?

Abyssal（アビサル） is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Exocus or Abyssal（アビサル） have ads?

Abyssal（アビサル） shows ads; Exocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Exocus or Abyssal（アビサル）?

Exocus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Abyssal（アビサル） every 2 months. Most recently, Exocus was updated on October 15, 2026 and Abyssal（アビサル） on October 9, 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.*