# ShelfIt vs Focus Fridge

ShelfIt and Focus Fridge both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ShelfIt's written reviews are positive against 83% of Focus Fridge's. ShelfIt also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus Fridge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShelfIt against 5.0 for Focus Fridge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ShelfIt's written reviews are positive against 83% of Focus Fridge's.

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, Focus Fridge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShelfIt | Focus Fridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfit-subscription-manager/id6736895387/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-fridge-pomodoro-timer/id6760928260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [皓文 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758115380) | [雅婷 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778270142) |

## What reviewers say

### ShelfIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfit-subscription-manager/id6736895387)

Manages recurring bills and subscriptions with reminders and spending history. Offers Home Screen widgets and calendar sync for easy tracking. Prioritizes privacy with no bank linking or email scanning.

**Highlights:** Subscription and bill tracking, Renewal reminders, Spending history with charts, Home Screen widgets, Calendar sync, iCloud sync, Multi-currency support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShelfIt Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ShelfIt Pro - Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access | $5.99 | one-time |


### Focus Fridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-fridge-pomodoro-timer/id6760928260)

Enhance concentration with a fun Pomodoro timer that rewards focus with virtual food. Block distractions, track progress, and personalize your digital fridge with unique scenes and collectible items.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro and count-up timer modes, 4 distraction-blocking focus modes, Unlock food mystery boxes for focus, Immersive scenes and fridge customization, Focus time tracking and stats, Widgets and shortcuts support, Multi-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro (1 year) | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShelfIt free?

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

### Is Focus Fridge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShelfIt or Focus Fridge?

ShelfIt and Focus Fridge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ShelfIt or Focus Fridge have ads?

Neither ShelfIt nor Focus Fridge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShelfIt or Focus Fridge?

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Fridge every 10 days. Most recently, ShelfIt was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focus Fridge on October 25, 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.*