# Backwards vs Focal

The clearest difference is price: Focal at Free against Backwards's $0.99. Backwards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focal is free to download; Backwards costs $0.99 up front. Focal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Backwards asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backwards | Focal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [恒屹 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617590009) | [Ho Van Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572981836) |

## What reviewers say

### Backwards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-clock/id6459193429)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-visual-timer-and-routine/id6801943122)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focal Pro — Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focal Pro — Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Focal Pro — Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backwards free?

Backwards costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focal free?

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

### Do Backwards or Focal have ads?

Neither Backwards nor Focal shows ads.

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