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 and tasks into available time slots, offering a unified view of your day. Track custom goals, monitor progress with streaks and achievements, and gain insights through daily reviews and analytics.

Highlights
  • Smart auto-scheduler for habits
  • Unified 24-hour timeline view
  • Customizable goal tracking
  • Streak and achievement tracking
  • Apple Health and Calendar integration
  • Natural language input
  • 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, 10 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 monetization model: FocusWhere at free with in-app purchases against Afternoon's subscription. FocusWhere also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (27 vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 and Afternoon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FocusWhere against 5.0 for Afternoon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 7 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. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FocusWhere versus Afternoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusWhereAfternoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
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 ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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
3 purchases

Afternoon

Subscriptions2
  • Quarterly14 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is FocusWhere free?
FocusWhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Afternoon free?
Afternoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusWhere or Afternoon?
Afternoon is rated higher. FocusWhere averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Afternoon averages 5.0 from 7 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 October 22, 2026 and Afternoon on October 8, 2026.

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