Comparison

StepFun vs FocusBell

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

Head to head
About

StepFun

This AI assistant helps you think and do, offering smart Q&A, document understanding, and task execution. It features real-time voice interactions and can execute tasks across devices, making it a powerful tool for learning and productivity.

Highlights
  • Smart Q&A
  • Document understanding
  • Task execution
  • Real-time voice interactions
  • Cross-device task execution
  • Agent capabilities
Features
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- StepFun AI is your all-in-one assistant for thinking and doing. From smart Q&A to document understanding and task execution, it helps you learn faster and get more done. - Now powered by advanced agent capabilities. With Step 3.7 Flash and DeepSeek-R1, StepFun AI is faster, smarter, and more capable than ever. - Chat is your multimodal assistant for questions and writing. Ask anything, write effortlessly, and talk in real time with natural, voice-first interactions. - StepClaw works for you around the clock. It executes tasks across devices, connects with Feishu bots, and keeps everything running—so you don’t have to.

About

FocusBell

Features
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FocusBell is a Pomodoro timer that helps you get into deep focus and stay there. A clean, easy-on-the-eyes dark design and a calm bell sound keep the rhythm of your focus and your breaks. -------------------- ◆ What is the Pomodoro Technique? -------------------- One session is 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break. After four sessions, you take a longer 15-minute break. Repeating short bursts of focus with regular breaks helps you stay sharp through long study or work sessions. -------------------- ◆ Features -------------------- ● Pomodoro timer • 25-minute focus sessions • 5-minute short breaks • 15-minute long break after four sessions • Session progress dots ● Focus history • Today's focus time in real time • Streak counter • Weekly bar chart to look back on your week ● Pro focus modes • Six modes: Classic, Quick Start, Study, Deep Focus, Creative, and Reading • Set the right focus length and break rhythm with one tap ● FocusBell Rituals • Four ways to work: "Finish one thing", "Recall study", "Make time", and "Read and write one line" • Record your intention before you start, a check-in during breaks, and a one-line reflection afterward, all in one flow • Look back not just on how long you focused, but on what you moved forward today — all on your device ● Thoughtful design • Dark UI that is gentle on your eyes • Amber and orange accents -------------------- ◆ Great for -------------------- • Students who want to focus on studying • Remote workers who want to be more productive • Anyone trying to beat procrastination • People making time for reading or exam prep • Anyone who wants to see their daily focus time -------------------- ◆ Privacy first -------------------- • No ads • All data is stored on your device • No account required -------------------- Terms: https://starcrown.co.jp/terms Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy About FocusBell Pro FocusBell Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with monthly and yearly plans. Current prices and periods are shown on the purchase screen. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StepFun4 screens
FocusBell1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusBell at every 4 days against StepFun's every 9 days. StepFun's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. StepFun sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FocusBell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepFun ships an update every 9 days, FocusBell every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StepFun versus FocusBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepFunFocusBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStepFun Intelligence Co., Ltd.Starcrown Inc

In-app purchases

10 purchases

StepFun

Subscriptions5
  • 入门月卡$3.991 Month
  • 入门$5.991 Month
  • 阶跃AI高级套餐$14.991 Month
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  • 进阶$29.991 Month
  • 专业$69.991 Month
One-time5
  • 限时一周卡$0.99
  • 入门$5.99
  • 高阶包$14.99
Show 2 more
  • 进阶$29.99
  • 专业$69.99
2 purchases

FocusBell

Subscriptions2
  • FocusBell Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FocusBell Pro Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is StepFun free?
StepFun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBell free?
FocusBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepFun or FocusBell have ads?
Neither StepFun nor FocusBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepFun or FocusBell?
StepFun ships an update every 9 days, and FocusBell every 4 days. Most recently, StepFun was updated on November 4, 2026 and FocusBell on October 31, 2026.

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