Comparison

Donera vs RockFocus

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

Head to head
About

Donera

This app helps you focus on your most important task by locking distracting applications until your goal is completed. It encourages single-tasking and provides a calm focus mode, with a widget for constant visibility. Designed for simplicity and guilt-free productivity.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Focus on one task (Highlight)
  • Calm Focus mode
  • Home Screen widget
  • Goal planning
  • Mood and streak tracking
Features
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Most of us don't struggle with knowing what to do. We struggle with starting — because the phone is always easier. Donera flips the order: finish today's one important thing first. Until then, your distracting apps stay locked. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick one Highlight — the single task that matters most today. 2. Choose the apps that steal your attention. Donera locks them. 3. Hold to finish. Your apps unlock, and the day is closed. WHY IT WORKS • One thing a day. Your home screen shows only this one — no lists, no counts, no overwhelm. • A way to start. Know what to do but can't move? Cast a hexagram for a tiny opening move, or just ask for the simplest first step. Or let AI break the task into steps and hand you the next one each time you finish. • Pick a time to start. Set when you'll begin; Donera reminds you right then. • Focus timer. Pomodoro or stopwatch, full screen and dark, with breaks — and it shows on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Review. See where your days slip — which things keep getting moved, and what time of day you actually finish — and get one small thing to try tomorrow from AI. • Blocking that holds you to your word. Built on Apple's Screen Time framework — no VPN, and nothing leaves your device. • Something urgent? Open it anytime. Take a 30 or 60 minute break, as many per day as you allow yourself — or unlock on purpose, with nothing recorded and no guilt trip. • Multi-day plans. Split a goal into days; each morning the next step becomes your Highlight. Write your own (fill every day at once with "Same every day"), copy an official plan and make it yours, or let AI draft one. • Ranks. Finished days add up — from Mortal to Eternal — and every rank has stages along the way, so a step up is never far off. Ranks only ever go up; a missed day never drops you. Four built-in systems, with ranks and stages you can rename. • Widget and Live Activity. Today's one thing, in sight on your Home and Lock Screen. AI is built into Pro — no API key needed. Prefer your own key? That works too. DESIGNED FOR QUIET Warm paper, ink, and serif type. No tags, folders, or dashboards. No guilt. Your tasks stay on your device. Donera doesn't ask you to become disciplined. It simply helps you begin more easily — and finish with more care.

About

RockFocus

This app uses a unique rock animation to track focused work sessions. Log your thoughts, visualize progress over time with calendar views and summaries, and sync data across devices. Unlock premium features for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Calm rock animation timer
  • Customizable session labels
  • Optional post-session thoughts
  • Calendar and summary views
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Haptic feedback and alternate icons
Features
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RockFocus is a focus timer and time tracker inspired by Sisyphus pushing his rock uphill. Each focus session is another push. It helps you get started, record the time you put in, and see where that time goes. Who is RockFocus for? Whether you're a student, developer, content creator, reader, or someone who finds it hard to avoid distractions, RockFocus gives you a place to focus on one thing at a time. Why track your focus time? You may have a goal: pass an exam, finish a book, or complete a long-term project. Setting a goal is easy; starting again and again is harder. Tap Start to move from planning to doing. Record the time you spend, then look back at what received your attention and what needs more of it. This can help you plan your days with greater intention. How does RockFocus help? - Start focusing with a tap. Spend less time preparing and more time on the task at hand. - Set an app blocklist or allowlist to reduce distractions during a session. - Play focus sounds to create an atmosphere for studying, working, or reading. - Choose a count-up or countdown timer to suit the way you focus. - Organize your focus time with labels and see where your time goes. - Review your focus data by day, week, and month to see your effort over time. - Get a break reminder after a longer session and take a moment to move. - Check your focus status with Home Screen widgets and Live Activities. - Use RockFocus on iPhone and iPad, with focus records synced through iCloud. Some features require a RockFocus Pro subscription, including full insights, app blocklists and allowlists, countdown, and additional focus sounds. ------------ Privacy Policy: https://www.rockfocusapp.com/en/privacy/ User Agreement: https://www.rockfocusapp.com/en/terms/

Screenshots

Donera4 screens
RockFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Donera at 17.0 against RockFocus's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Donera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RockFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Donera ships an update every 8 days, RockFocus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Donera versus RockFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoneraRockFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雄志 夏佳成 王

Customer experience

Donera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RockFocus

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Donera

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Annual1 Month trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Unlock$14.99
4 purchases

RockFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Education Offer$12.99
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Donera free?
Donera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RockFocus free?
RockFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Donera or RockFocus have ads?
Neither Donera nor RockFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Donera or RockFocus?
Donera ships an update every 8 days, and RockFocus every 5 days. Most recently, Donera was updated on October 19, 2026 and RockFocus on October 28, 2026.

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