Comparison

Focusing vs AuraMate灵伴

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focusing

Boost your concentration and overcome procrastination with this minimalist timer. It uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you master your time, whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with customizable sounds and visual progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Continuous auto-cycle mode
  • Visual progress tracker
  • Background operation with notifications
  • White noise and alarm sounds
Read full description

Boost your focus instantly! Beat procrastination! Simple, elegant, and effective. The ultimate Pomodoro timer designed to help you crush distractions and master your time—whether you’re studying for exams, working on a project, or managing ADHD. Why You’ll Love It: Get in the Zone: Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique to maximize concentration. Minimalist Design: No clutter, just pure focus. Launch and start in seconds. Stay on Track: Customizable sounds and notifications keep you in the flow. Key Features: • Flexible Timer: Customize focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks. • Continuous Flow: Auto-cycle mode for uninterrupted productivity loops. • Visual Progress: Beautiful dynamic circular tracker. • Background Mode: Seamless notifications even when the app is closed. • Smart Sounds: White noise and alarms tailored for deep work. Perfect For: Students preparing for exams Freelancers & Remote Workers ADHD & Neurodivergent minds Anyone wanting to do more in less time Simple Workflow: Set your task. Focus for 25 minutes. Take a short break. Repeat & Succeed. Download now and turn your time into results!

About

AuraMate灵伴

This app combines a calendar with traditional Chinese solar terms, daily fortunes, and a mood journal. It features an interactive 'spirit' companion that responds to your thoughts and offers guided breathing exercises for mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Traditional Chinese calendar with solar terms
  • Daily fortunes and inspirational quotes
  • Mood journaling with private entries
  • Interactive 'spirit' companion for conversation
  • Guided breathing exercises for relaxation
  • Personalized spirit based on user data
Features
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灵伴 是一款融合日历、灵签与心情日记的生活陪伴工具。 灵历里可以查看公历、农历、节气与七十二候,每天的灵签和心情日记都记在这里。灵签每天一张:一句签语、一段说明,和一个此刻就能做的小事。 灵体是一颗会呼吸的光球,每天换一种形态。想说话的时候,点开「和灵体说说话」,打字或按住说话,就能和它聊聊此刻的你;聊过的话都留在「灵迹」里,可以随时回看或删除。注册登录、填好生日,就能唤醒只属于你的专属灵体。 侧边栏的「静一静」提供一段跟着节拍的呼吸练习,几分钟就能让人慢下来。 灵历与灵签不登录也能用;和灵体对话、心情日记需要登录。 会员与积分(App 内购买): · 会员自动续期订阅:周度会员 ¥25/周、月度会员 ¥68/月、年度会员 ¥498/年。订阅在每个周期结束前自动续费,可随时在 iPhone「设置 → Apple 账户 → 订阅」中管理或取消,取消后有效期至当前周期结束。 · 积分包(一次性购买):38 积分 ¥38、78 积分 ¥78,用于「命运图谱」里的解读内容。 使用条款:https://auramate.com.cn/legal/terms 隐私政策:https://auramate.com.cn/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Focusing4 screens
AuraMate灵伴4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focusing at 5.0 against AuraMate灵伴's 1.0. AuraMate灵伴's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focusing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and AuraMate灵伴 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focusing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusing ships an update every 10 days, AuraMate灵伴 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focusing versus AuraMate灵伴: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusingAuraMate灵伴
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer业宏 庞Shanghai Yuhexi Information Technology Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Focusing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AuraMate灵伴

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusing

One-time2
  • Pro$0.99
  • Timer$0.99
5 purchases

AuraMate灵伴

Subscriptions3
  • 周度会员$3.997 Days
  • 月度会员$9.991 Month
  • 年度会员$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 38 积分$4.99
  • 78 积分$9.99

Questions

Is Focusing free?
Focusing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuraMate灵伴 free?
AuraMate灵伴 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focusing or AuraMate灵伴?
Focusing is rated higher. Focusing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AuraMate灵伴 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focusing or AuraMate灵伴 have ads?
Neither Focusing nor AuraMate灵伴 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusing or AuraMate灵伴?
Focusing ships an update every 10 days, and AuraMate灵伴 every 3 days. Most recently, Focusing was updated on October 24, 2026 and AuraMate灵伴 on October 25, 2026.

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