Nomad vs FocuSnap!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nomad
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【Nomad-Learnerの使い方】 ・マップ上の約70箇所から旅先を選ぼう ・コインを支払って出発しよう ・旅先の様々な景色を背景に、旅先で出会った他のユーザーと共に自習しよう ・好きな時にいつでも自習を終了して、他の旅先で自習を始めることも可能 ・その旅先での目標の自習時間を達成すると報酬コインがもらえます ・貯まったコインでさらに世界中を旅しながら自習しよう 【Nomad-Learnerの機能・特徴】 ・マップ画面 ・自分の合計勉強時間の表示 ・70を超える豊富な旅先 ・旅先の美しい景色・風景画像の表示 ・マップ上の各旅先にいる他ユーザー数の表示 ・ユーザープロフィール情報の設定 ・旅先画面(勉強部屋画面) ・一つの旅先ごとに6〜8枚の旅先の美しい景色・風景を背景画像として表示 ・背景画像の切り替えるインターバル時間の設定 ・休憩ボタンで勉強を一時中断 ・勉強時間タイマーの表示 ・一緒に勉強している他ユーザーのプロフィール情報の閲覧 ・他ユーザーの入室&退室通知 ・画面レイアウトを4種類に切り替え可能
FocuSnap!
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Focus with a system, not willpower. FocusSnap turns your smartphone into the ultimate "proctor." It's a new kind of focus app that records your study sessions with a unique mechanism. In beta testing, users increased their weekly study time by an average of 1.78x (*). We solve the problem of "I want to study, but I end up on my phone" with a system that doesn't rely on willpower. ■ Why your study habits don't stick It's not because your willpower is weak. It's because your phone is too tempting. FocusSnap doesn't ask for grit or discipline—it creates an environment where slacking off isn't an option, so you can perform at your best. ■ Three focus mechanisms 1. Random photo capture — your phone becomes a proctor While you study, the app takes photos of your hands at unpredictable times. Not knowing "when you'll be caught" keeps you honest. That exam-room focus can happen at home too. 2. Team & friend sharing — getting caught keeps you accountable Your photos are shared with your team and friends. The feeling of "being watched" is a stronger deterrent than any amount of willpower. When you do well, the same visibility becomes your biggest boost. 3. Photo log — proof of your effort More than a time log. Your study moments stack up as photos. Seeing how much you've actually done multiplies your sense of achievement. ■ Who it's for ・Exam takers & students — You want to focus at home and get results. ・Professionals studying for certifications — You want gentle accountability without a real supervisor. ・Anyone trying to use their phone less — You want to cut mindless screen time and build self-control. ■ Results ・1.78x study time: Average weekly study time increased in prototype users. ・Better habits: Many users report sustained study routines. ■ Get started FocusSnap is free to start. Stop blaming yourself. Download now and get a new kind of focus. (*) Based on comparison of study time before and after use among prototype users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FocuSnap! at 15.5 against Nomad's 17.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Nomad ships an update weekly, FocuSnap! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nomad | FocuSnap! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenta Suzuki | DAICHI SUNAGA |
In-app purchases
Nomad
No in-app purchases
FocuSnap!
No in-app purchases









