Comparison

Ember Arc vs Focus by FireVue

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

Head to head
About

Ember Arc

This app helps users overcome procrastination and build momentum towards their goals. It breaks down large objectives into manageable steps and provides practical tools for consistent progress. Designed with ADHD-friendly features, it guides users from planning to action.

Highlights
  • Breaks down big goals into achievable steps
  • Provides practical tools to build momentum
  • Offers clear strategies when feeling stuck
  • Tracks and celebrates progress
  • Creates structured paths toward goals
  • Immediate guidance for overwhelming tasks
Features
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Turn procrastination into progress with Ember Arc - your practical guide to getting unstuck and moving forward. Designed with ADHD-friendly features to help anyone who struggles with focus and getting started. Perfect for when you're: Looking to transform ideas into real action Ready to stop planning and start doing Seeking a clear path toward your goals Wanting to build consistent progress Aiming to turn small wins into lasting changes How Ember Arc helps you succeed: - Breaks down big goals into achievable steps - Provides practical tools to build momentum - Offers clear strategies when you feel stuck - Helps track and celebrate progress - Creates structured paths toward your goals - Gives immediate guidance when tasks feel overwhelming Our approach combines proven productivity methods with practical action steps, helping you build real progress one step at a time. Start turning your goals into reality today with Ember Arc. SUBSCRIPTION & PRIVACY Ember Arc offers the following auto-renewing subscription options: Full Access Subscription - Annual Plan: Auto-renewing yearly subscription Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period To manage or cancel your subscription: in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy Policy: picayune-journey-422.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-17e0c801568d807db5d2e93ab5b3919c Terms of Use: picayune-journey-422.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-17e0c801568d80bf830dda32c4ecda44 FREE TRIAL TERMS • New subscribers may be eligible for a free trial • After the trial period, your subscription will automatically renew • You can cancel anytime during the trial period through your iTunes Account Settings For additional support, contact us at: emberarcapp@gmail.com

About

Focus by FireVue

This app helps you stay organized by managing daily goals, to-dos, and events. It features a simple calendar, reminders, and a place to store contacts and notes.

Highlights
  • Daily, weekly, monthly goal setting
  • To-do list management
  • Quick Actions for tasks
  • Event planning with calendar
  • Recurring reminders and notifications
  • Contact and note organization
Features
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Thanks for trying out the very first version of our app. We built it to make staying organized and keeping track of what matters a little easier. - Create daily, weekly, and monthly goals, manage to-dos, and use Quick Actions to finish tasks quickly. - Plan events with a simple calendar, recurring reminders, and helpful notifications. - Keep contacts, notes, and birthdays together, with the option to add photos. We’re just getting started and would love your feedback as we keep improving. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ember Arc4 screens
Focus by FireVue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ember Arc at 5.0 against Focus by FireVue's 4.0. Focus by FireVue's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember Arc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Focus by FireVue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ember Arc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember Arc ships an update every 4 days, Focus by FireVue weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ember Arc versus Focus by FireVue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmber ArcFocus by FireVue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnvar BakirovFireVue

Customer experience

Ember Arc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focus by FireVue

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ember Arc

Subscriptions4
  • Full Access$14.991 Year
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
  • Full Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Focus by FireVue

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Semi-Annual Subscription$29.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Ember Arc free?
Ember Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus by FireVue free?
Focus by FireVue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ember Arc or Focus by FireVue?
Ember Arc is rated higher. Ember Arc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Focus by FireVue averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Ember Arc or Focus by FireVue have ads?
Neither Ember Arc nor Focus by FireVue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember Arc or Focus by FireVue?
Ember Arc ships an update every 4 days, and Focus by FireVue weekly. Most recently, Ember Arc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Focus by FireVue on November 5, 2026.

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