Kyugo vs FastFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kyugo
This app reimagines daily scheduling with a unique circular, layered canvas. It offers an intuitive and human-centered approach to visualizing time, helping users understand their day at a glance and regain control.
- Circular timeline visualization
- Layered time representation
- Google & Apple Calendar sync
- One-handed gesture controls
- Seamless event rescheduling
- Visual distribution of life layers
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A new way to experience time. Kyugo 3.0 reimagines the calendar from the ground up. Instead of boxes, grids, and scattered task lists, Kyugo presents your day as a circular, layered canvas—clear, intuitive, and deeply human. It helps you see your time the way you feel it: in cycles, rhythms, and interconnected moments. This major release marks the official relaunch of Kyugo after its acquisition by Anders (andersbuilds.com). Version 3.0 brings a renewed commitment to craftsmanship, clarity, and calm. Every interaction has been refined, every gesture polished, every layer made more readable. The result is a seamless, mobile-first calendar that adapts to the reality of modern life. Time, visualized in layers Kyugo transforms your schedule into a living, circular representation of your day. Each event becomes part of a larger flow. Each layer—work, personal life, routines, commitments—combines into a unified whole you can understand at a glance. No zooming, no hunting for information. Everything is right there, beautifully arranged around your clock. Designed for clarity and presence Kyugo isn’t just another productivity tool. It’s a calmer, more intuitive way of relating to time. • Understand your day instantly with a circular timeline • Reveal how your energy, priorities, and commitments stack together • Create a sense of balance by visually distributing the layers of your life Kyugo helps you step back, see the whole picture, and make space for what matters. Seamless Google & Apple Calendar sync Connect your existing calendars in seconds. Whether you use Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or both, Kyugo stays perfectly in sync—without duplicates, complexity, or manual work. Everything remains aligned across your devices and your ecosystem. Natural gestures. Fluid controls. Thumb-first design. Kyugo is thoughtfully optimized for one-handed use. Interactions feel effortless: • Drag events around the circle to reschedule • Resize durations with precise snapping • Shift your day in seconds when plans change • Glide between views smoothly thanks to polished motion Your schedule becomes tactile, visual, and intuitive. Built for modern life Kyugo adapts to how your day actually unfolds. Meetings run long. Plans shift. Free time appears and disappears. Kyugo helps you navigate change gracefully with a visual flow that always stays coherent. More than a calendar—your life, in one view Kyugo merges functionality and beauty to help you: • Make intentional choices • Regain control of your time • Reduce overwhelm • See the shape of your day and the space inside it • Build a calmer rhythm for work, rest, and everything in between Kyugo 3.0 is the beginning of a new chapter—crafted to help you design your day with clarity, intention, and flow. Your time. Your rhythm. Your life. Begin your new way of living today. The app is free to download, but requires a paid subscription to use. Terms of Use: https://app.kyugo.app/Grace/Projects/Kyugo/Docs/kyugo-tos-2025.pdf
FastFocus
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FastFocus is the focus and wellness companion built for freelancers, remote workers, and solo creators who want to do meaningful work — without burning out. Unlike generic Pomodoro timers, FastFocus connects your sessions to your energy, mood, and journal, giving you real insight into how you work best. --- **FOCUS TIMER** Start a session with a single tap. Set your focus and break duration, name your task, and go. FastFocus logs every session automatically — you stay in flow, we handle the record. **POST-SESSION REFLECTION** After each session, rate your focus quality and energy. Short, frictionless, and genuinely useful over time. **JOURNAL WITH AI INSIGHTS** Write freely after your sessions. FastFocus uses on-device AI to surface mood patterns, distraction triggers, and energy signals — helping you understand yourself better every week. **ENERGY & MOOD TRACKING** Log how you feel in seconds. See weekly trends that reveal your peak performance windows and early burnout signals before they become a problem. **WEEKLY STATS** Visual summaries of your focus time, break patterns, mood trends, and session quality. All stored privately on your device. **LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND** Your countdown stays visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you work, so you always know where you stand. **TIMER IN ANY TAB** The persistent toolbar indicator shows your live countdown from anywhere in the app — no need to switch back to the Timer tab. **PRIVACY-FIRST** Your data never leaves your device. No account required for core features. AI insights run on-device. FastFocus never sells your data or uses it to train AI models. **PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE** No subscription. Ever. Choose Pro Unlock ($9.99) or Supporter ($14.99) — both unlock unlimited AI insights, advanced reports, custom themes, and ad-free experience. --- Perfect for: • Freelancers who need structure without rigidity • Remote workers managing their own energy and schedule • Solo founders and indie developers • Creators and knowledge workers with irregular rhythms FastFocus. Focus deeply. Recover intentionally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kyugo at 15.0 against FastFocus's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kyugo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FastFocus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Kyugo | FastFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Laederich | Quyen Dang |
In-app purchases
Kyugo
- 1 month1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Kyugo Premium Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 year subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Year
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- Kyugo Premium Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
FastFocus
- Pro Unlock$7.99
- Supporter$14.99









