Comparison

Focus Now vs Gotcha!

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

Head to head
About

Focus Now

This app helps you focus and build lasting habits with a customizable Pomodoro timer. It offers AI-powered insights, calming sounds, and goal tracking to enhance productivity for work and study.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro sessions
  • AI-powered focus insights
  • Background music and calming sounds
  • Personal focus goals and progress tracking
  • App and website blocking
  • Detailed statistics and templates
Features
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Focus Now – Pomodoro Timer for Work and Study Focus smarter, stay consistent, and build lasting focus habits. The clean, intuitive Pomodoro timer that helps you study, work, and grow without distractions. Highlights: • Customizable Pomodoro sessions • Streaks and badges for motivation • AI-powered focus insights • Background music and calming sounds • Personal focus goals and progress tracking • App and website blocking • Detailed statistics and templates Focus Now is the ultimate Pomodoro timer, focus timer, and study timer app. Whether you want to concentrate while studying, stay productive at work, or create healthy daily routines, Focus Now helps you manage time, improve concentration, and build momentum through personalized focus sessions. Built on the proven Pomodoro Technique, Focus Now keeps you in deep focus while preventing burnout through regular breaks. It’s perfect for study, work, or mindful routines like journaling, reading, or meditation. The app combines focus, structure, and flexibility. Its clean, modern design and improved onboarding make it effortless to start and stay consistent. Set focus goals, track your progress, and stay motivated with streaks and badges that reward every session. Create your ideal work atmosphere with background music and alert sounds, and use AI-powered insights to discover what helps you focus best. With templates, you can easily switch between work, study, and wellness setups — so your routine is always ready when you are. Focus Now adapts to your rhythm, helping you find balance between productivity and recovery. How the Pomodoro Technique Works The Pomodoro Method is a simple but powerful time management system: • 25 minutes of focused work • 5 minutes of short rest • After 4 sessions: a longer 15–30 minute break This rhythm keeps your mind sharp, strengthens focus, and makes productivity sustainable — whether preparing for exams, working remotely, or reducing distractions. Why Choose Focus Now Focus Now is more than just another Pomodoro timer. It’s your complete focus companion — fully customizable and designed to fit your goals. Perfect for: • Students who need a reliable study timer for exams and assignments • Professionals who want to apply deep-work methods for better productivity • People with ADHD who benefit from structured focus sessions • Anyone building habits like mindfulness, journaling, or reading Focus Now combines Pomodoro timer, study timer, and productivity timer in one clean, modern app. Join thousands of users improving their focus, consistency, and well-being every day. Download Focus Now and experience how effortless deep work can feel. Website: https://focus-now.app Terms of Use: https://focus-now.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://focus-now.app/privacy Support: contact@focus-now.app

About

Gotcha!

Features
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Gotcha — голосовой помощник для управления задачами, расходами и календарём. Просто скажите что нужно сделать — Gotcha поймёт и запишет. Никакого ручного ввода, только голос. Возможности: - Создавайте задачи и заметки голосом - Отслеживайте расходы — скажите "потратил 5000 на продукты" и готово - Добавляйте события в календарь одной фразой - Синхронизация с Google Calendar и iOS Календарь Gotcha использует ИИ для понимания естественной речи. Идеально для тех, кто ценит время и хочет быстро фиксировать мысли, не отвлекаясь на набор текста.

Screenshots

Focus Now4 screens
Gotcha!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gotcha! at none against Focus Now's 5. Focus Now's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per 7 days. Gotcha! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Now versus Gotcha!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus NowGotcha!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFERDINAND VALENTIN OBERMEIERTokmyrza Kakenov

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Focus Now

Subscriptions4
  • Focus Now Pro - Weekly$1.397 Days
  • Focus Now Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.791 Month
  • Focus Now Pro - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Focus Now Pro - Annual7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Now Pro - Lifetime$27.99
None

Gotcha!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Now free?
Focus Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gotcha! free?
Gotcha! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Now or Gotcha! have ads?
Neither Focus Now nor Gotcha! shows ads.

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