Comparison

Monsty vs FocusPlay

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

Head to head
About

Monsty

Features
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Monsty: Monsty Says — watch, repeat, go one further. Monsty and his monster friends light up one after another. Watch the order, then tap them back the same way. Every correct round adds another step, and the sequence keeps growing until you slip. Simple enough for small children, and genuinely tricky a dozen rounds in. Monsty: Monsty Says is built for short rounds that the whole family ends up competing over. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT - Classic Simon Says play — watch the monsters, repeat the sequence, then go one further - Train your memory — recall longer and longer patterns as the rounds build up - Sharpens concentration — attention and focus practice that feels like play, not training - Grows with you — each round adds a step, so it scales from toddler to grown-up - Colorful monster friends — bright, friendly characters for every age - Simple tap controls — no reading and no instructions needed - Privacy first — no accounts, no tracking, nothing leaves your device - Free to play — the full game, with no in-app purchases HOW TO PLAY The monsters flash in order. Watch closely, then tap them in the same sequence. Get it right and the pattern grows by one. Get it wrong and the round ends — then try again and beat your best run. MADE FOR FAMILIES Short rounds make it easy to hand the device around, and because the sequence grows step by step, a four-year-old and a grandparent can both find their level. No timers, no pressure, no sign-up. Contact: patricia@patricia-sauer.com

About

FocusPlay

This app offers 37 mini-games designed to train cognitive skills like focus, memory, and impulse control. It's inspired by science-based cognitive tests and provides a structured progression through levels. Available in 8 languages, it's a tool to supplement ADHD management.

Highlights
  • 37 cognitive training mini-games
  • Science-based game design
  • 25 levels per game
  • Leaderboard for competition
  • Available in 8 languages
  • Premium ad-free experience
Features
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FocusPlay is an app designed for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) with 37 mini-games that train your cognitive skills. A few minutes a day is enough. 37 CAREFULLY DESIGNED GAMES • Focus Hunt · Sequence Recall · Stop/Go · Rule Switch • Reaction Time · Stroop · Number Order · Match Pairs • Math · Odd One Out · N-Back · Color Sequence • Anti-Saccade · Counting · Pattern Grid · What's Next • Rhythm · Speed Tap · Color Match · Breathing SCIENCE-BASED Inspired by cognitive tests like Go/No-Go, Stroop, and task-switching. Trains focus, working recall, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility. 25 LEVELS IN EACH GAME Automatically advance to the next level when you clear one. Compare yourself with other players on the leaderboard. 8 LANGUAGES Turkish, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese. Switch anytime from within the app. PREMIUM BENEFITS • All 25 levels unlocked • Ad-free experience • Subscription or one-time Lifetime purchase IMPORTANT NOTE FocusPlay is not a substitute for medical treatment or advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for ADHD-related concerns. Privacy Policy: https://maakdeniz.github.io/focusplay/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://maakdeniz.github.io/focusplay/terms.html

Screenshots

Monsty4 screens
FocusPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monsty at none against FocusPlay's shown. Monsty also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Monsty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monsty ships an update monthly, FocusPlay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monsty versus FocusPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonstyFocusPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPATRICIA SAUERMehmet Abdulkadir Akdeniz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monsty

One-time1
  • Full version$0.99
3 purchases

FocusPlay

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusPlay Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Monsty free?
Monsty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusPlay free?
FocusPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monsty or FocusPlay have ads?
FocusPlay shows ads; Monsty does not.
Which is updated more often, Monsty or FocusPlay?
Monsty ships an update monthly, and FocusPlay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monsty was updated on November 4, 2026 and FocusPlay on November 5, 2026.

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