Focus vs Ascento
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus
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"Focus" is your personal reading assistant designed to enhance focus, comprehension, and reading speed. Whether you're reading stories, notes, or articles, Focus makes the process efficient and enjoyable. Features: Word-by-Word Reading: Improve focus with our unique word-by-word display feature. Stay immersed in the content without distractions. Adjustable Reading Speed: Customize your reading pace with an intuitive speed controller to match your comfort level. Save Stories & Notes: Organize your favorite stories, articles, or personal notes in one convenient place. Minimalist Design: Clean and user-friendly interface designed to keep you focused on the content. Perfect for All Readers: Whether you’re a student, professional, or just love reading, Focus is tailored to your needs. Why Choose Focus? Unlike traditional reading apps, Focus integrates a unique system for word isolation, which enhances concentration and helps readers stay engaged. With customizable settings, it’s the perfect tool to help you achieve your reading goals. Perfect Use Cases: Speed reading practice. Note-taking for professionals or students. Relaxing with your favorite stories at your pace. Start your focused reading journey with "Focus." Download now and experience the future of reading!
Ascento
This app offers a structured system for daily planning and habit tracking to help users maintain focus and achieve their goals. It features intuitive views for scheduling, habit monitoring, and progress visualization, turning small steps into consistent momentum.
- Hour-by-hour daily scheduling
- Weekly and monthly goal overview
- Habit list with single-tap completion
- Built-in focus timer
- Customizable habit metrics
- Progress visualization with graphs
- Gentle push reminders
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Each week may begin with clear goals, yet once daily demands pile up those aims fade and progress halts. The issue is rarely effort; it is the lack of a steady system that keeps priorities in sight and results easy to see. Ascento provides this system with straightforward planning tools, built-in habit tracking, gentle reminders, and clear visuals—turning every small step into steady, proven momentum. Features: Scheduler View - Day View – plan and execute today’s priorities hour-by-hour, so nothing important slips through. - Week View – balance your week at a glance: see the goal for each day and adjust tasks to keep workload even. - Month View – spot long-term consistency with a color-coded calendar that turns green (all habits done), yellow (some), or soft red (none). Habits Overview - Habit List – see all habits in one scrollable list and mark each as done with a single tap. - Quick Add & Reorder – create new habits in seconds and drag to arrange them in the order that matters to you. Individual Habit Page - Progress Tab – weekly and monthly graphs transform daily records into clear streaks and totals. - Timer Tab – run a built-in stopwatch to log focused minutes without leaving the app. - Notes Tab – jot reflections or tips for every session to refine your routine. - Custom Metrics – track minutes, reps, miles, yes/no, or any value you define. - Flexible Start Date – choose when the habit begins so past stats only reflect days it actually existed. Extra Power, Zero Clutter - Gentle push reminders keep you on track without nagging. - Weekly and monthly dashboards plus custom date-range reports. - Private, ad-free storage with iCloud/Firebase sync across devices. - Dark-mode friendly design and color-blind-safe palette.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus at 16.0 against Ascento's 18.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Focus | Ascento |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Musa Tenekeci | Andika Yudhatrisna |
In-app purchases
Focus
No in-app purchases
Ascento
No in-app purchases









