# Folderly vs FocusFlight

The clearest difference is monetization model: Folderly at free with in-app purchases against FocusFlight's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folderly sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FocusFlight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Folderly against 4.9 for FocusFlight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Folderly's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusFlight's.

Folderly ships an update every 3 days, FocusFlight every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folderly | FocusFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folderly-academic-organizer/id6504684372/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 103 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raethan Christian Supatan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753295009) | [Cement Planet LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763773386) |

## What reviewers say

### Folderly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folderly-academic-organizer/id6504684372)

This app helps students manage their academic life by organizing files, tasks, and schedules. Create custom ID cards, break down tasks with sub-to-dos, and keep track of deadlines with a calendar and countdown feature. Personalize your experience with widgets and bookmark important links.

**Highlights:** Customizable ID Card creation, Intuitive To-do list with sub-tasks, Dedicated Course Folders for file organization, Study Sets for efficient review, Bookmark relevant web links, Class Schedule and Calendar view, Event Countdown timer, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folderly Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Folderly Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Folderly Plus (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Folderly Plus (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Free Folderly Plus | Free | one-time |
| Color Picker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subto-dos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Sync | $4.99 | one-time |
| Folderly Plus | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade: Plus to Family | $14.99 | one-time |
| Folderly Family | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🗓️ Helpful scheduling features
- 📁 Organized file management
- 🧠 Improves productivity and focus
- 🎨 Customizable and personalized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕰️ Limited schedule flexibility
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 📂 Difficulty editing to-do lists
- 🔍 Missing search or filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving customized ID cards
- Crashes when trying to add photos
- Schedules not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for scheduling
- Ability to add online/asynchronous classes
- Option to customize folder colors
- Reminders for upcoming tests/exams
- Integration with other school apps


### FocusFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147)

This app combines aviation themes with productivity tools to help users focus. It blocks distracting apps and allows users to track their focus sessions with personalized routes and achievements.

**Highlights:** Personalized focus sessions, Distraction-free "Airplane Mode", App blocking via Screen Time integration, Route tagging and focus data tracking, Virtual flight map and city unlocks, Customizable focus reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annually | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great user experience
- 🚀 Fantastic design and functionality
- 💡 Innovative concept for focus
- 👍 Helps users focus effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Issues with changing departure location

**Reported bugs**

- Developer unresponsive to user feedback and inquiries

**Requested features**

- Add more realistic flight simulation elements (e.g., flight paths, altitude, speed)
- Rotate trends page to horizontal layout for better global view
- Allow customization of aircraft types and interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folderly free?

Folderly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FocusFlight free?

FocusFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Folderly or FocusFlight?

FocusFlight is rated higher. Folderly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while FocusFlight averages 4.9 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do Folderly or FocusFlight have ads?

Neither Folderly nor FocusFlight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Folderly or FocusFlight?

Folderly ships an update every 3 days, and FocusFlight every 5 days. Most recently, Folderly was updated on September 26, 2026 and FocusFlight on September 26, 2026.

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