Comparison

FocusTime vs Train Mode

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

Head to head
About

FocusTime

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FocusTime: Your Key to Uninterrupted Productivity In a world full of distractions just a tap away, FocusTime brings a revolutionary way to enhance your concentration and boost your productivity. With our unique app blocking system, you can temporarily disable distracting apps on your phone. This lets you fully focus on your work or enjoy undisturbed relaxation. Key Features: - App Blocker: Choose which apps you want to block during your work or chill time. - Targeted Focus: Concentrate on your work without interruptions from social media, games, or other distractions. - User-Friendly Interface: Our simple and intuitive interface makes it super easy to manage your focus settings. Subscription Options: FocusTime offers flexible subscription options, including monthly and yearly plans. Each subscription grants you full access to all features, including regular updates and customer support. Try It Free: Start with a free trial period ranging from 3 days to a week and discover for yourself how FocusTime can significantly enhance your productivity. Translations: - English - Dutch - Chinese - Spanish - Hindi - French - Arabic - Bengali - Russian - Portuguese - Urdu Join the FocusTime community and take back control of your time! Terms and conditions: https://markmaakt.online/focustime/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://markmaakt.online/focustime/privacy_policy.html

About

Train Mode

Features
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All aboard for fewer distractions. Train Mode turns focus into a calm train ride. Choose a city, pick a route, board the train, and stay on track while you work, study, read, write, or take a break from distracting apps. Instead of staring at a plain timer, Train Mode gives your focus session a beginning, a journey, and an arrival. Your ride moves through station milestones, helping you feel progress without constantly checking your phone. HOW IT WORKS Choose a city. Pick a train ride. Board the train. Stay focused until you arrive. Train Mode is designed for people who want a more playful, calming way to start and finish focused sessions. FEATURES β€’ Train-themed focus sessions Pick a ride and turn your work time into a journey. β€’ City and route selection Choose from different cities and train rides, each with its own mood and duration. β€’ Station progress Move through simple station milestones as your session continues. β€’ App blocking support Use Screen Time permissions to help block selected distracting apps and categories during a ride. β€’ Arrival summary When the ride ends, see your completed session and celebrate arriving on track. β€’ Calm visual design A cozy train-inspired interface with clean routes, gentle progress, and a focused atmosphere. β€’ Flexible focus lengths Use short rides for quick resets or longer rides for deeper work. TRAIN MODE PRO Unlock more ways to build your personal railway for focus. Pro features may include: β€’ Custom train rides Create your own routes, durations, and station names. β€’ More blocking presets Set up different app-blocking lists for work, study, reading, sleep, or creative time. β€’ Scheduled departures Plan recurring focus rides so your routine starts on time. β€’ Focus stats Track completed rides, focus minutes, streaks, and recent sessions. β€’ Ticket stamps Collect a ticket each time you complete a ride. β€’ Ambient train sounds Add a calming train atmosphere to your focus session. WHY TRAINS? A train ride has a clear departure, a route, and an arrival. Train Mode uses that simple idea to make focus feel less like forcing yourself to be productive and more like stepping into a quiet carriage for a little while. Use Train Mode for: β€’ Studying β€’ Writing β€’ Reading β€’ Deep work β€’ Homework β€’ Creative projects β€’ Screen breaks β€’ Reducing social media distractions β€’ Building a calmer daily routine IMPORTANT NOTE Train Mode cannot turn on Airplane Mode automatically. Instead, it can help block selected distracting apps using Apple’s Screen Time permissions. Board a ride. Leave distractions at the station. Privacy Policy: corearcstudio.com/trainmode/privacy Support: corearcstudio.com/trainmode/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusTime4 screens
Train Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

FocusTime and Train Mode are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Train Mode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FocusTime versus Train Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimeTrain Mode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark van der LindenCore Arc Studio LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusTime

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 Month)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
3 purchases

Train Mode

Subscriptions2
  • Train Mode Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Train Mode Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Train Mode Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is FocusTime free?
FocusTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Mode free?
Train Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTime or Train Mode have ads?
Neither FocusTime nor Train Mode shows ads.

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