# FocusFlight vs Focustown

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focustown at free with in-app purchases against FocusFlight's subscription. Focustown also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and chart position (#205 vs unranked). FocusFlight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 77%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusFlight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focustown sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FocusFlight against 4.8 for Focustown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of FocusFlight's written reviews are positive against 77% of Focustown's.

FocusFlight ships an update every 5 days, Focustown every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusFlight | Focustown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147/reviews)** | [4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 76.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 292 MB | 848 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cement Planet LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763773386) | [Second Round Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818164945) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Focustown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a virtual study environment where users can connect with others globally. Choose from cozy settings like cafes or libraries to focus alongside real people in real time, fostering accountability and motivation for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Cozy study environments (cafes, libraries), Study with real people globally, Earn coins and customize character, Study with friends for accountability, Built-in focus timer

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foucstown Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pocketful of Brown Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Brown Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Golden Beans | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusFlight free?

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

### Is Focustown free?

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

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

FocusFlight is rated higher. FocusFlight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Focustown averages 4.8 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do FocusFlight or Focustown have ads?

Focustown shows ads; FocusFlight does not.

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

FocusFlight ships an update every 5 days, and Focustown every 2 days. Most recently, FocusFlight was updated on September 23, 2026 and Focustown on September 23, 2026.

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