Comparison

FocusBeats vs NoDi

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

Head to head
About

FocusBeats

Enhance your work and study with a unique blend of focus-enhancing music and the Pomodoro technique. Choose from 25 themed playlists and customizable sessions to boost productivity and enjoyment.

Highlights
  • 25 unique music themes
  • Customizable Pomodoro sessions
  • Thematic audiovisual experience
  • Curated focus-enhancing playlists
  • Community theme suggestions
  • Automatic break notifications
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Transform your work and study sessions into a productive and enjoyable experience. FocusBeats combines the power of music and the proven efficiency of the Pomodoro technique into a single application. Whether you're crunching numbers, crafting your latest piece, or studying for exams, FocusBeats is your go-to for maintaining focus and enhancing productivity. --- Works With or Without Apple Music --- FocusBeats now ships with built-in royalty-free focus music — no Apple Music subscription needed. Pick a royalty-free theme, hit start, and you have a fully working Pomodoro timer with focus music. If you do have Apple Music, every one of the 48 themes is unlocked for you, with hand-curated playlists from Apple's catalog. --- 48 Hand-Curated Themes Across 6 Categories --- Dive into an extensive collection of music themes ranging from broad topics like "Movie & TV Soundtracks" and "Classical Music" to more focused ones like "Studio Ghibli", "Minecraft", "Harry Potter", and "Beethoven", neatly organized into six broad categories: Moods, Genres, Video Games, Movies & TV Shows, Soundtrack Composers, and Classical Composers. There's a theme for every mood and task. --- Customizable Pomodoro Sessions --- Tailor your focus sessions with three selectable Pomodoro lengths. Choose the number of Pomodoros to fit your schedule and break structure, optimizing your efficiency and focus. --- Thematic Audiovisual Experience --- With each theme, enjoy a carefully curated playlist paired with hand-painted artwork that matches the mood of the music. This unique combination not only aids in concentration but also adds an element of enjoyment to your work or study routine. --- Curated Music for Focus --- Every playlist has been hand-curated and refined for focus — distracting tracks removed, instrumental balance prioritized, and seamless transitions between songs. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to productive, deep focus sessions. --- Suggest New Themes --- Is your favorite theme missing? No problem! You can suggest new themes to be added, making FocusBeats a continually evolving platform shaped by its community. ===== How It Works ===== 1. Select Your Theme: Choose from 48 different themes across 6 categories to match your task or mood. 2. Customize Your Pomodoro: Decide on the length and number of Pomodoros that suit your workflow. 3. Focus and Enjoy: Start your session with your selected theme playing in the background, accompanied by a fitting image to enhance your focus. 4. Automatic Breaks: Get informed about breaks with an audio cue and your background music pausing. Dive right back in when the music continues playing! ===== Why FocusBeats? ===== 1. Enhanced Productivity: Combining music and the Pomodoro technique helps you achieve high levels of productivity. 2. Variety and Customization: With 48 themes and flexible session configurations, you can personalize your focus experience. 3. Community-Driven Content: Your suggestions help expand our theme collection, ensuring there's always something new to explore. 4. FocusBeats is more than just a timer; it's a lifestyle tool designed to enhance your work and study sessions. Join the FocusBeats community today and take the first step towards transforming your productivity and focus! -- Notes -- – 5 royalty-free themes (HoliznaCC0, Kevin MacLeod, Scott Buckley, Jason Shaw, Sascha Ende) play without any subscription — fully functional Pomodoro timer with focus music, free. – The other 43 themes use Apple Music's catalog and require an Apple Music subscription. – All 48 themes are unlocked from day one — there is no in-app purchase gate on themes. An optional In-App Purchase unlocks longer Pomodoro lengths (60 / 90 minutes) and longer session counts. -- Legal Notice -- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NoDi

Enhance concentration with soothing lofi music, ambient sounds, and customizable timers. Track your focus sessions and gain insights into your productivity patterns to optimize your workflow.

Highlights
  • Lofi music for focus
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Customizable background images
  • Pomodoro and Stopwatch timer modes
  • Focus time tracking
  • Insight reports on productivity
Features
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NoDi: No Distractions & Focus Feeling distracted or struggling to focus? Too many distractions? Let NoDi be your personal focus companion! With soothing lofi music and powerful productivity tools, including a stopwatch timer and pomodoro timer, NoDi helps you get into the zone and stay on track for your study, work, or creative sessions. Focus with Lofi Music Immerse yourself in calming lofi beats that make focusing easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re studying with ADHD, enjoying a quiet night, or starting a fresh morning, NoDi offers a variety of music to set the perfect mood for concentration. Play Lofi with Ambient Sounds Take your focus to the next level by combining lofi music with ambient sounds. You can play lofi alone, ambient sounds alone, both together, or simply use the timer without any audio. Adjust your focus environment for stress relief and better concentration. Brainwave Sounds for Focus, Rest & Sleep Brainwave Sounds provide optimally tuned audio that matches your brain state, helping you naturally shift into focus, relaxation, or sleep whenever you need it. Set the Mood with Your Ideal Background Your environment shapes your focus—visually, too. With NoDi, you can now discover and set the perfect background image that suits your vibe. From cozy study corners to serene nature views, choose a backdrop that inspires calm and clarity while you work or study. It's your space, your way. Stay Focused with Flexible Timer Modes NoDi’s built-in timer is designed to match your focus style. Use pomodoro timer mode to work in structured intervals with regular breaks, or switch to stopwatch mode for open-ended sessions when you want to stay immersed without limits. Whether you prefer guided focus or total freedom, NoDi’s timer adapts to the way you work. Track Your Focus & Growth How productive have you been today? NoDi helps you keep track of your focus time, making it easy to see your productivity progress. Recording and analyzing your study or work sessions helps you stay motivated and shows you how much you’ve accomplished over time. Unlock Your Insight Report Go beyond simple time tracking with your personalized insight report. Understand your productivity rhythm, sleep debt, social jetlag, and burnout level in one clear report. Use these focus insights to improve and maintain a sustainable focus journey, and strategically plan your tasks based on real data about how you work best. With NoDi, you can: Track how much time you’ve spent focused on tasks. Monitor your productivity trends and stay motivated. Get a sense of how you’ve improved over time, helping you feel accomplished and ready to tackle your next task. Build Your Focus Routine Transform your focus into a daily habit with NoDi! Start each day with lofi beats and create a consistent routine that helps you focus better. Our simple study timer helps you stay on track, so you can build a habit of deep concentration that lasts. This is especially helpful for those with ADHD, supporting both concentration and stress relief. Perfect for Every Task Whether you’re studying for exams, working on a project, or just need to get through your to-do list, NoDi is here to help you stay focused. Use the pomodoro timer or study timer to boost your productivity during any study session. NoDi is Needed When… • You’re struggling to focus while studying. • Your mind is wandering during work. • You want to immerse yourself in lofi music and ambient sounds. • You want to track your focus time and monitor productivity trends. • You want to create the perfect environment for deep concentration. • You need stress relief or better concentration, especially if you have ADHD. Are you ready to get more done, stay focused, and track your progress? Download NoDi now and start focusing like never before! Website: https://daarbit.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact us: support@daarbit.com

Screenshots

FocusBeats4 screens
NoDi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NoDi at 14 against FocusBeats's 1. NoDi also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). FocusBeats's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. FocusBeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NoDi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 5.0 for FocusBeats against 5.0 for NoDi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoDi has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBeats ships an update every 2 weeks, NoDi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FocusBeats versus NoDi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBeatsNoDi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB79 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCihat GuenduezMyoungsu Choi

Customer experience

FocusBeats

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NoDi

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusBeats

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
1 purchases

NoDi

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Membership$7.99

Questions

Is FocusBeats free?
FocusBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoDi free?
NoDi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusBeats or NoDi?
FocusBeats and NoDi are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do FocusBeats or NoDi have ads?
Neither FocusBeats nor NoDi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusBeats or NoDi?
FocusBeats ships an update every 2 weeks, and NoDi weekly. Most recently, FocusBeats was updated on October 9, 2026 and NoDi on October 28, 2026.

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