Comparison

FocusWhere vs CampusWaits

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

CampusWaits

This app provides real-time wait times and crowd estimates for university dining halls. Avoid long queues by checking estimated wait times before you go, helping you plan your meals efficiently.

Highlights
  • Live dining hall wait times
  • Estimated crowd sizes
  • Real-time student updates
  • Anonymous geo-tracking for accuracy
  • Report wait times
  • Simple sign-in
Features
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CampusWaits – Never Wait in Line Again Hungry but not sure if the dining hall is packed? With CampusWaits, you’ll know before you go. CampusWaits gives you real-time wait times and estimated crowd sizes for Notre Dame’s dining halls (North and South). Whether you’re rushing between classes, grabbing a quick lunch, or planning dinner with friends, you’ll always know the best time to eat. Key Features: - Live Dining Hall Waits – See estimated lines at NDH and SDH, updated by real students. - Smart Geo-Tracking – Anonymous location data improves accuracy by detecting when students enter dining halls. - Report a Wait Time – Help your peers by reporting the current crowd level (with built-in cooldowns to prevent spam). - Simple Sign In – Quick login to save your preferences. - Instant Feedback – No need to ask around — check the app anytime, anywhere. - Ad-Supported & Free Why CampusWaits? Dining hall lines are longer than ever — and no other app helps you plan around them. CampusWaits was built by Notre Dame students, for Notre Dame students, to make campus life easier and mealtime less stressful. Coming soon: Other universities nationwide. - Save time. Eat smarter. CampusWaits.

Screenshots

FocusWhere4 screens
CampusWaits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CampusWaits at none against FocusWhere's 2. CampusWaits also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). FocusWhere's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, rating and device support 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. CampusWaits asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 CampusWaits. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusWhere has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusWhere ships an update every 5 days, CampusWaits fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FocusWhere versus CampusWaits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusWhereCampusWaits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTy SaedalKatherine Kappaz

Customer experience

FocusWhere

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

CampusWaits

All ratings2 ratings
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

CampusWaits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusWhere free?
FocusWhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CampusWaits free?
CampusWaits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FocusWhere or CampusWaits?
CampusWaits is rated higher. FocusWhere averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while CampusWaits averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FocusWhere or CampusWaits have ads?
CampusWaits shows ads; FocusWhere does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusWhere or CampusWaits?
FocusWhere ships an update every 5 days, and CampusWaits fortnightly. Most recently, FocusWhere was updated on June 1, 2026 and CampusWaits on June 2, 2026.

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