# FocusWhere vs CampusWaits

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.

Both are free to download. FocusWhere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CampusWaits asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusWhere | CampusWaits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuswhere/id6741832604/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campuswaits/id6753180153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ty Saedal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795836031) | [Katherine Kappaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842895311) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusWhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuswhere/id6741832604)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusWhere Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| FocusWhere Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### CampusWaits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campuswaits/id6753180153)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*