Comparison

FocusWhere vs Afternoon

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

Head to head
About

FocusWhere

Automatically block distracting apps when you enter designated locations like libraries or offices. Customize blocking rules for different zones to enhance focus and productivity without manual toggling. Your location data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic app blocking by location
  • Customizable Focus Zones
  • Set it once, stays focused
  • Privacy-first design
  • Seamless and automatic activation
Features
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FocusWhere is your effortless location-based screen time solution. Whether you’re in a library, office, classroom, or gym, FocusWhere automatically blocks distracting apps—so you can stay present and productive. 1. Set It Once, Stay Focused Always – Simply designate Focus Zones, and FocusWhere will take care of the rest—no need to manually toggle settings. 2. Customizable & Smart – Create multiple Focus Zones tailored to study, work, or fitness, with flexible app-blocking rules. 3. Seamless & Automatic – Your focus mode activates the moment you step into a Focus Zone, eliminating distractions effortlessly. 4. Privacy-First Design – Your location data stays on your device and is never stored or shared. With FocusWhere, your surroundings become a built-in productivity tool, helping you stay on track without the hassle of self-discipline. Set it up once—and FocusWhere it matters most!

About

Afternoon

This intelligent daily planner automatically schedules your habits into available time slots, helping you find time for what matters. View habits, tasks, and calendar events on a single timeline, track custom goals, and celebrate progress with analytics and achievements.

Highlights
  • Smart auto-scheduler for habits
  • Unified 24-hour timeline view
  • Custom goal tracking
  • Streak and achievement tracking
  • Apple Health and calendar integration
  • iCloud sync
  • Daily review and analytics
Features
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Your habits deserve better than a simple checklist. Afternoon is the intelligent daily planner that actually helps you find time for what matters. FIND TIME FOR YOUR HABITS—AUTOMATICALLY Most apps just track habits. Afternoon schedules them. Our smart auto-scheduler finds available slots in your day, avoiding conflicts and respecting your rhythm. No more wondering "when will I fit this in?" YOUR ENTIRE DAY, ONE BEAUTIFUL VIEW See habits, tasks, calendar events, and time blocks on a single 24-hour timeline. Finally understand where your time goes and what's coming next. TRACK WHAT MATTERS TO YOU Not all habits are checkboxes. Track pages read, miles run, minutes meditated, or any custom goal. Monitor streaks, celebrate wins, and unlock achievements as you build consistency. SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED • Apple Health sync for workouts, water, meditation, and sleep • Calendar integration prevents scheduling conflicts • iCloud sync keeps everything up-to-date across devices • Natural language: type "workout tomorrow at 6am" and we'll schedule it CELEBRATE PROGRESS Daily review flows, shareable "Today's Wrapped" cards, and detailed analytics help you see how far you've come. Fully customizable with 24 colors, 9 languages, and flexible display modes. Transform your habits into a realistic daily plan. Download Afternoon today.

Screenshots

FocusWhere4 screens
Afternoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Afternoon at none against FocusWhere's 2. FocusWhere's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. FocusWhere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Afternoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusWhere holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusWhere ships an update every 5 days, Afternoon every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FocusWhere versus Afternoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusWhereAfternoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTy SaedalOdd Omens

Customer experience

FocusWhere

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Afternoon

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusWhere

Subscriptions2
  • FocusWhere Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FocusWhere Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
None

Afternoon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusWhere free?
FocusWhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Afternoon free?
Afternoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FocusWhere or Afternoon?
FocusWhere is rated higher. FocusWhere averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Afternoon averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do FocusWhere or Afternoon have ads?
Neither FocusWhere nor Afternoon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusWhere or Afternoon?
FocusWhere ships an update every 5 days, and Afternoon every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusWhere was updated on November 4, 2026 and Afternoon on November 4, 2026.

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