MaxFocus vs ChatPDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaxFocus
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Staying focused is harder than ever. MaxFocus helps you take control. MaxFocus is a personal focus assistant designed for people who struggle to stay focused in a distracted world. It helps you create deep work sessions, reduce interruptions, and build a sustainable focus habit — one session at a time. This isn’t just a timer. It’s a calmer, smarter way to work. How MaxFocus works • Set a task that deserves your full attention • Choose a focus duration that fits your energy • Enter distraction-free focus mode • Get gentle reminders to stay consistent • Review insights to understand your focus patterns Why MaxFocus is different • Designed for deep work, not busywork • Gentle reminders instead of pressure • Clear focus sessions that reduce overwhelm • Analytics that help you improve — not judge Perfect for • Knowledge workers & remote professionals • Students who struggle with distractions • Creators who need flow time • Anyone who wants calmer productivity MaxFocus helps you stop multitasking, reduce stress, and finally finish what matters. Focus deeply. Work calmly. Achieve more.
ChatPDF
Upload PDFs and ask questions to get summaries, clarifications, or insights. Access your chat history across devices securely. Your documents and conversations remain private and encrypted.
- Ask questions about PDF content
- Get quick document summaries
- Clarify specific sections
- Access chat history across devices
- Secure cloud storage for conversations
- End-to-end encryption for privacy
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ChatPDF helps you interact with documents in a smarter way. Just upload a PDF and ask your questions — whether you're looking for a quick summary, clarification on a section, or insights from technical content. The app gives you direct, accurate responses based on the actual content of your file. With ChatPDF, you can access your previous conversations anytime, from any device. Your chat history is stored securely in the cloud, so you can pick up where you left off — whether you’re on the go, at work, or studying from home. Everything you upload stays private. Your files and chats are encrypted and never shared or used for anything beyond your personal use. Only you can access your data through the app — no one else can view it. ChatPDF is built for people who want to get more out of their documents — faster, easier, and with less effort. Terms of Use: https://techboeing.blogspot.com/2023/03/terms-of-use.html [:mav: 1.0.2]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaxFocus at none against ChatPDF's 3. MaxFocus also leads on ads (none vs shown). ChatPDF's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. ChatPDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MaxFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.
MaxFocus ships an update every 14 months, ChatPDF weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaxFocus | ChatPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APP DEV MASTERS LTD | talha rehman |
In-app purchases
MaxFocus
No in-app purchases
ChatPDF
- Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$49.491 Year







