Comparison

Avocado vs Focus Hero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Avocado

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Avocado is the Pomodoro timer built for deep focus. Plan projects, run classic 25/5 sessions or custom timers, and track your productivity across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Start by creating a Project, then choose between: • Classic Pomodoro sessions (25/5 rhythm) • Custom focus sessions with estimated durations What's inside (free): • iCloud sync between iOS & macOS • Calendar integration with deep links • Custom focus & break durations • Notifications to keep you in the zone • Auto-progress through sessions • Insightful project stats Upgrade to Avocado Pro: • Monthly Pro – 1-month auto-renewing subscription (price varies by region) • Yearly Pro – 12-month auto-renewing subscription (price varies by region) Pro gives you: • Unlimited projects • Weekly & monthly focus trends • Ambient sound packs & Lo-fi radio (all sourced from free/licensed providers, credited in-app) • Support future development of Avocado Whether you're studying, coding, journaling, or meditating, Avocado keeps you grounded and focused. Designed to be minimal and beautiful. Terms of Use: https://avocadotimer.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://avocadotimer.app/privacy-policy

About

Focus Hero

Features
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Most productivity apps give you a timer and wish you luck. Focus Hero gives you a complete system for building a consistent study and deep work routine. Start your day with a clear plan, shield distracting apps when a session begins, and build momentum session by session, day by day. FOCUS YOUR WAY Choose from five flexible focus methods: • Pomodoro Timer — 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break • 52/17 Method — longer deep work sessions with time to recover • Quick Focus — a 35-minute study timer when time is limited • Deep Focus — a 90-minute interval timer for full immersion • Custom Timer — create a routine that fits your schedule BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS When a focus session starts, Focus Hero can shield the apps and categories you selected. This helps reduce screen distractions and keeps your attention on the task in front of you. Live Activities and Dynamic Island keep your timer visible without requiring you to reopen the app. PLAN YOUR DAY • Organize tasks with priorities, colors, and due dates • View your to-do list from the Home Screen widget • Select what you are working on before starting a session • Use the calendar to see upcoming tasks • Track how much focused time you spend on each activity BUILT FOR STUDY AND ADHD ROUTINES Focus Hero is designed for students, ADHD minds, and deep workers. Starting with a clear structure can make it easier to begin a task, maintain concentration, and build a repeatable focus routine. BUILD YOUR STREAK • Make your consistency visible with daily streaks • Review weekly charts and a six-month activity heatmap • Unlock Bronze, Silver, and Gold milestones • Review your progress with Monthly Wrapped • Set a daily reminder to protect time for focused work FOCUS HERO PRO • Unlimited daily focus sessions • Complete history and advanced analytics • Unlimited planner tasks • Weekly reports and Monthly Wrapped Focus Hero helps you spend less time managing distractions and more time protecting your attention — calmly, consistently, one session at a time. Start your first focus session today. Free to begin. Privacy Policy: https://code-wave.co.uk/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Avocado4 screens
Focus Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Hero at fortnightly against Avocado's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Avocado sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Hero sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avocado ships an update every 11 months, Focus Hero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Avocado versus Focus Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvocadoFocus Hero
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn Paul CrossleyCode Wave Developer Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Avocado

Subscriptions2
  • Avocado Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Avocado Pro (1 Year)$19.991 Year
4 purchases

Focus Hero

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Billed Once$19.99

Questions

Is Avocado free?
Avocado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Hero free?
Focus Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Avocado or Focus Hero have ads?
Neither Avocado nor Focus Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avocado or Focus Hero?
Avocado ships an update every 11 months, and Focus Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Avocado was updated on May 16, 2026 and Focus Hero on September 9, 2026.

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