Comparison

YouMerse vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

YouMerse

Immerse yourself in audio experiences with synchronized visuals that react to sound. Explore curated sonic journeys designed for calm, focus, or escape. Step inside a cocoon of sound and discover a new way to disconnect and reset.

Highlights
  • Synchronized audio-visual experiences
  • Fluid, reactive visuals
  • 3D surround soundscapes
  • Curated sonic journeys
  • Frequency-tuned content
  • Subscription access on all devices
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YouMerse is more than an audio app; it is a dedicated immersive experience for your senses. We believe that to truly disconnect from the noise of the world, you need to be fully surrounded by a new one. See the Sound Watch the invisible become visible. Experience mesmerizing, fluid visuals that react in perfect harmony with the audio, revealing the actual shape of the healing frequencies you hear. It gives your eyes a focal point while your mind drifts away. Feel the Surround Step inside a cocoon of sound. Our audio landscapes are crafted to wrap completely around you, creating a sense of depth and space that makes you feel like you are physically somewhere else. The sound doesn't just come at you; it travels through you. Resonate & Reset Explore a curated library of sonic journeys tuned to specific frequencies designed to restore your rhythm. Whether you need to find a moment of calm, deep focus, or simply escape, YouMerse helps you tune out the world and tune into yourself. Don't just listen. Step inside. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. YouMerse offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://app.youmerse.com/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://app.youmerse.com/pages/privacy

About

Focus

Features
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FOCUS·ON is your personal companion for focus, relaxation and meditation. The app combines professional focus sounds, a versatile metronome, binaural beats and stunning real-time visualizations – all in an elegant, dark interface. FOCUS SOUNDS - White, Pink, Brown and Red noise – scientifically proven sounds for masking ambient distractions - 6 ambient sounds: Rain, Creek, Leaves, Café, Fire, Wind – each with multiple variants - Solfeggio frequencies (432 Hz, 528 Hz, 963 Hz) for meditation and beautiful Chladni visualizations - Import your own sounds from files or Apple Music library - Freely mix all sounds with individual volume control METRONOME & BREATHING EXERCISES - Precise metronome from 20–300 BPM - Beat matrix for complex rhythm patterns - 6 science-backed breathing techniques: Box Breathing, 4-7-8, Coherent Breathing, Triangle Breathing, Deep Calm, Cyclic Sighing - Visual breathing guide with animated phase indicator - Save and load your own patterns BINAURAL BEATS - Two modes: Detune (blends with active sound) and Carrier Wave (standalone tone) - Delta to Gamma frequency ranges (1–40 Hz) - Auto-carrier adapts automatically to the active sound - Headphones recommended for full effect 8 AUDIO VISUALIZATIONS - Spectrum Analyzer (circular & horizontal) - Waveform (retro oscilloscope with CRT effect) - Chladni patterns – physics simulation with 30,000 sand particles on selectable plate shapes (rectangle, circle, triangle, oval) - Lissajous figures (stereo oscilloscope) - 3D Terrain Spectrogram with 6 color palettes - Kaleidoscope - Flame simulation - Black Hole with raymarching and accretion disk MORE FEATURES - Theremin – touchless instrument via motion sensors - 5-band Equalizer - Mini Player with Quick Controls - Lock Screen & Control Center integration - Dynamic Island Live Activity - Background playback - Fully offline – no internet connection required - No ads, no tracking, no data collection FOCUS·ON works best with headphones – especially for binaural beats and stereo visualizations.

Screenshots

YouMerse3 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus at none against YouMerse's 4. YouMerse's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. YouMerse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
YouMerse versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYouMerseFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYouMerse LCCUgur Cetin

In-app purchases

4 purchases

YouMerse

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • YouMerse Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • YouMerse Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YouMerse free?
YouMerse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YouMerse or Focus have ads?
Neither YouMerse nor Focus shows ads.

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