Comparison

Steer vs Focusly

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

Head to head
About

Steer

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Download Steer, the premier construction management app trusted by industry leaders like CDCC & Colliers. Streamline your day-to-day operations with ease and confidence. Steer is your essential tool for managing construction projects efficiently, designed to empower companies to thrive while maintaining control. Whether you're a Builder, General Contractor, Real Estate Developer-Owner, or Construction Manager, Steer is tailored to suit your needs. It provides greater visibility over all risk areas in construction projects - anytime, anywhere, and on any device - and brings all construction project activities and stakeholders together in one place.

About

Focusly

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications for a set period. Easily select which apps to disable and start a focus session to concentrate on work, study, or relaxation without interruptions.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set focus session length
  • Start focus mode quickly
  • Keep selected apps unavailable
  • Customizable app blocking
Features
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"Take back control over your phone usage. The average person spends hours mindlessly scrolling every day. Stop distractions and reclaim your time for work, study, rest and sleep. Block distracting apps and in‑app web content, set focus timers, and build auto‑running routines to stay productive. Our focus score tracks your wellbeing, helping you reduce screen time effortlessly. Key Benefits • Cut daily screen‑time and stop mindless scrolling • Reduce distractions for work, study & deep work • Improve focus, stress relief and better sleep quality • Friendly for users needing focus support including ADHD • Build custom daily routines for work hours, sleep & family time Powerful Features App & In‑App Web Content Blocker Block distracting apps and in‑app web content on custom schedules. Build blocklist & allowlist for work, bedtime or leisure. Focus Timer & Deep Focus Mode One‑tap focus sessions. Deep‑Focus mode prevents you from bypassing blocks for undisturbed deep work. Auto‑Running Rules & Routines Schedule automatic blocking rules. Pre‑built templates for deep work, sleep‑time, lunch break and family moments. Focus Reports & Focus Score Track screen‑time, distracted time and wellness metrics. Compare your progress against your own history. Resist Temptation Add friction to unblock apps. Challenge yourself before disabling blocks to avoid mindless opening. Smart Distraction Alerts Get gentle reminders when you spend too much time on distracting applications. System Integration Support system shortcuts & focus‑mode linkage. Home‑screen widget available. Private & Secure All processing runs locally on your device. Your personal usage data never leaves your phone. Regain your focus and take charge of your digital life today!"

Screenshots

Steer4 screens
Focusly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focusly at none against Steer's shown. Focusly also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Steer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steer ships an update every 2 weeks, Focusly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Steer versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteerFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXamun Inc.APTE Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Steer

No in-app purchases

None

Focusly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steer free?
Steer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steer or Focusly have ads?
Steer shows ads; Focusly does not.
Which is updated more often, Steer or Focusly?
Steer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focusly every 2 days. Most recently, Steer was updated on September 10, 2026 and Focusly on September 19, 2026.

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