# GenR vs Focado

The clearest difference is rating: Focado at 4.8 against GenR's 4.4. Focado also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 8). GenR's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GenR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focado sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focado holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focado has 1.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of GenR's written reviews are positive against 61% of Focado's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GenR | Focado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr-block-apps-and-focus-timer/id6657994728/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geeknova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764571366) | [Modernist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449830298) |

## What reviewers say

### GenR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr-block-apps-and-focus-timer/id6657994728)

This app helps users manage their screen time to improve focus, efficiency, and well-being. It offers features to block apps, set time limits, and monitor usage patterns. The goal is to find a healthier balance between digital life and personal development.

**Highlights:** Quick Session app blocking, Scheduled app blocking, Daily app time limits, Real-time usage monitoring, Detailed usage analytics, Deep Mode for strict blocking, Whitelist for essential apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GenR PRO (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| GenR PRO (Annual Plan) | $24.99 | per year |
| GenR PRO (Annual Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| GenR PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |
| GenR PRO (Lifetime Discount) | $74.99 | one-time |


### Focado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509)

This app uses a charming knitting avocado character to motivate users to focus. As you concentrate, the avocado knits items that can be traded for decorations to upgrade its room. It offers features like deep focus mode and Pomodoro breaks to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Knitting mechanic with focus progress, Trade knitted items for room decorations, Deep focus mode to block distractions, Pomodoro break timer, Live Activity for Lock Screen tracking, Customizable room themes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Thinkcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Smartcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Brainycado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grungecado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bookcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vibecado | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GenR free?

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

### Is Focado free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GenR or Focado?

Focado is rated higher. GenR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Focado averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do GenR or Focado have ads?

Neither GenR nor Focado shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GenR or Focado?

GenR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focado every 3 weeks. Most recently, GenR was updated on October 30, 2026 and Focado on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*