Comparison

OptimalWork vs FocusWhere

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

Head to head
About

OptimalWork

This app helps you overcome procrastination, anxiety, and distraction by applying a new psychology of growth to your daily work. Achieve new heights of productivity, focus, and skill by approaching challenges as opportunities for profound development.

Highlights
  • Psychology of growth approach
  • Overcome procrastination
  • Reduce anxiety and distraction
  • Enhance productivity and focus
  • Skill development
  • Daily work application
Features
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The OptimalWork App is based on a revolutionary new psychology of growth. We'll teach you how to approach every challenge you face as a moment of profound growth. Not only that, you can apply everything in your daily work to overcome procrastination, anxiety, and distraction and achieve new heights of productivity, focus, and skill. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocusWhere

Automatically block distracting apps when you enter designated locations like libraries or offices. Customize blocking rules for different zones to enhance focus and productivity without manual toggling. Your location data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic app blocking by location
  • Customizable Focus Zones
  • Set it once, stays focused
  • Privacy-first design
  • Seamless and automatic activation
Features
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FocusWhere is your effortless location-based screen time solution. Whether you’re in a library, office, classroom, or gym, FocusWhere automatically blocks distracting apps—so you can stay present and productive. 1. Set It Once, Stay Focused Always – Simply designate Focus Zones, and FocusWhere will take care of the rest—no need to manually toggle settings. 2. Customizable & Smart – Create multiple Focus Zones tailored to study, work, or fitness, with flexible app-blocking rules. 3. Seamless & Automatic – Your focus mode activates the moment you step into a Focus Zone, eliminating distractions effortlessly. 4. Privacy-First Design – Your location data stays on your device and is never stored or shared. With FocusWhere, your surroundings become a built-in productivity tool, helping you stay on track without the hassle of self-discipline. Set it up once—and FocusWhere it matters most!

Screenshots

OptimalWork4 screens
FocusWhere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusWhere at every 5 days against OptimalWork's fortnightly. OptimalWork's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. OptimalWork sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.95 per month and FocusWhere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for OptimalWork against 4.9 for FocusWhere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 27 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OptimalWork ships an update fortnightly, FocusWhere every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OptimalWork versus FocusWhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptimalWorkFocusWhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1927 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptimalWorkTy Saedal

Customer experience

OptimalWork

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FocusWhere

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

OptimalWork

Subscriptions8
  • Basic - Student Monthly$18.951 Month
  • Basic - Monthly$24.951 Month
  • Premium - Student Monthly$35.951 Month
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  • Premium - Monthly$49.951 Month
  • Basic - Student Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Basic - Yearly$199.991 Year
  • Premium - Student Yearly$274.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly$359.991 Year
2 purchases

FocusWhere

Subscriptions2
  • FocusWhere Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FocusWhere Premium Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is OptimalWork free?
OptimalWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusWhere free?
FocusWhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OptimalWork or FocusWhere?
FocusWhere is rated higher. OptimalWork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while FocusWhere averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.
Do OptimalWork or FocusWhere have ads?
Neither OptimalWork nor FocusWhere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OptimalWork or FocusWhere?
OptimalWork ships an update fortnightly, and FocusWhere every 5 days. Most recently, OptimalWork was updated on September 21, 2026 and FocusWhere on June 1, 2026.

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