Comparison

Focust vs Breakin'

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

Head to head
About

Focust

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Do you want to improve your productivity and focus? If yes, then Focust is the app for you! Focust is a focus app that helps you stay focused and motivated by using “focus sessions”. A focus session is a period of time that you dedicate to a specific task or goal. You can set the duration, the break time, and the number of sessions you want to complete. Focust also provides you with analytics and insights on your focus habits. You can see how many focus sessions you have completed, how long you have focused, and how often you have taken breaks. You can also view your daily, weekly, and monthly statistics and compare your performance with your previous records. Focust is more than just a timer app. It is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Whether you want to study for an exam, work on a project, or learn a new skill, Focust will help you stay focused and motivated. Download Focust today and start your focus journey! This app was built by Ethan Chow Yi Xiang, Ng Qi An, Gabe Chen Shi Yu & Ryan Goh Yu Ze from the 2023 Swift Accelerator Programme.

About

Breakin'

Plan your non-traditional work schedule with a calm day planner. Organize shifts, set intentions, and use focus timers. Reflect on your day privately with voice input and on-device AI.

Highlights
  • Shift planning for non-9-to-5 schedules
  • Focus timer with Lock Screen support
  • Voice input and on-device AI
  • Daily timeline with intentions and tasks
  • Guided reflections and journaling
  • Private by design, no tracking
Features
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Early shift, late shift, night shift: Breakin' is a calm day planner built for days that don't run nine to five. Plan around your shifts, take a real break, and look back on the day without scores or streaks. PLAN AROUND YOUR SHIFTS • Bring shifts in from your calendar and confirm them in one tap • A break nudge mid-shift, and a quiet mode after night shifts • A short guided reflection to make sense of a hard shift A SIMPLE DAY TIMELINE • One intention, a few Task Focus blocks, and reminders — all on one timeline • Repeat what recurs (every day, weekdays, weekly) like in Apple Reminders • Running late? "10 More Minutes" moves an item without starting over • Save a good day as a Routine and reuse it on your next shift FOCUS AND PAUSE • A focus timer that stays on your Lock Screen and rings when time's up • A short guided Pause when the day gets heavy SPEAK IT, HEAR IT • Tell Breakin' your plan by voice, in your own language — on-device • "Listen to Your Day": tilt your phone to hear each item read out, great for busy hands and VoiceOver • Ask Siri "What's next in Breakin'" LOOK BACK KINDLY • Your day becomes a short private story • Add a moment from your day (a walk, a place, a song) with Journaling Suggestions • Insights that suggest one gentle next step PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no tracking • Writing and AI features run on your device; optional sync uses your own iCloud Available in English, Bahasa Indonesia, 简体中文, Español, 日本語, Deutsch, Português and 한국어. Some features are part of Breakin' Pro, and every Pro feature includes three free tries. Breakin' Pro is a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getnekoa.com/privacy#daybreakin Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focust3 screens
Breakin'4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Breakin' at 2 against Focust's —. Focust's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focust versus Breakin': the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocustBreakin'
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinkercademy Community ShowcaseDian Dinihari Yuliani

In-app purchases

None

Focust

No in-app purchases

None

Breakin'

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focust free?
Focust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breakin' free?
Breakin' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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