Comparison

Off. vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

Off.

Features
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Track the time you consciously turn off your phone and free yourself from the Skinner box of the smartphone. As you accumulate more time, you'll release metaphorical birds from their cages.

About

Focus

Features
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Focus shouldn't be a burden, but the joy of living in the moment. 【App Description】 "Focus" uses a "low barrier, count-up" approach to free you from the anxiety of countdown timers. We believe that the essence of attention is not just about intense sprinting, but also includes appropriate white space for rest. This is a focus tool that combines brain science concepts with cosmic aesthetics, accompanying you to find inner peace and rhythm in the age of information explosion. 【Key Features】 1.Attention Savings: The Neuroscience of Balance We categorize attention into two essential modes and help you balance them: • Focused Mode: Converts time into value with laser-sharp attention. • Diffused Mode: Allows "white space" to act as restoration, sparking creativity through relaxation. 2.Stress-Free Timer & Retroactive Entry Just tap start and slip into the flow. No ticking countdowns, only a dialogue between you and the present moment. Forgot to track? No problem. The app supports retroactive entry so you never miss a moment of "living in the now." 3.A Micro-Universe in Your Palm Every focus session generates a unique star based on the duration, focus type, and your feelings. Watching them shine in your personal universe makes you realize how precious every moment seized in the vastness of space and time truly is. 4.Random Quotes: Inspiration from the Cosmos Receive a random quote after every session. It provides immediate encouragement and inspiration after your effort, recharging your spirit and sustaining positive energy. 5.Immersive "Black Hole" Experience The current version features six curated ambient soundscapes (white noise and atmospheric music) to help you immerse yourself in the moment. Like falling into a black hole, you will forget the passage of time and quickly enter a deep state of flow. 6.Mood & Data Review We track more than just time; we track feelings. Review your focus history through data charts to understand your peak performance patterns and optimal state. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Off.4 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Off. at none against Focus's 6. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Focus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Off. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off. ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Off. versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff.Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen Bela HautmannPin Run Chen

In-app purchases

None

Off.

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Focus PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Focus Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$1.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$4.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$9.99
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  • Focus Pro - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Off. free?
Off. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Off. or Focus have ads?
Neither Off. nor Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Off. or Focus?
Off. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus fortnightly. Most recently, Off. was updated on October 27, 2026 and Focus on October 30, 2026.

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