Air vs Focus Friend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air
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Welcome to Air-Alert, your go-to app for monitoring and improving the air quality around you! With pollution levels on the rise, it's more important than ever to take control of the air you breathe. Our intuitive and feature-packed application empowers you to stay informed about air quality in your area, making healthier choices for you and your loved ones.
Focus Friend
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Can't get started? Lose focus halfway through? Focus Friend is a calm focus timer built for ADHD brains and anyone who fights procrastination. One gentle session at a time. No pressure. No guilt. Just a timer that helps you begin. START IN SECONDS • Pick a session type: Focus, Reading, Meditation, Quick Nap or Sleep • Choose a length or save your favourite presets • Type what you're working on so your brain knows the one thing to do SEE TIME PASS • A clear countdown dial or a soothing hourglass with falling sand • Follow your session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities • Start and end chimes so you never have to watch the clock CALM SOUNDS FOR FOCUS • Rain, forest, ocean, café, fireplace, piano, white noise and more (full library with Plus) • Mix in background sound for study, reading or winding down to sleep • Switch sounds mid-session without breaking your flow BUILD THE HABIT • Daily focus time, streaks and a calendar heatmap of your progress • Rate how each session felt and spot what works for you • Gentle daily reminders at the time you choose MADE FOR YOU • Light, dark or system theme • Your data stays on your device. No account needed. FOCUS FRIEND PLUS Upgrade for the full sound library, no ads and advanced insights with yearly trends and session breakdowns. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Focus Friend is a productivity tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Air at none against Focus Friend's 3. Air also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Focus Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Air asks for nothing beyond the download.
Air ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Friend every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air | Focus Friend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NUMUS LIMITED | Avineet Gupta |
In-app purchases
Air
No in-app purchases
Focus Friend
- Focus Friend Plus — Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Focus Friend Plus — Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Focus Friend Plus — Lifetime$14.99
