FocusWhere vs DOOMSTARE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic app blocking by location
- Customizable Focus Zones
- Set it once, stays focused
- Privacy-first design
- Seamless and automatic activation
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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!
DOOMSTARE
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DOOMSTARE will break the scrolling loop with a reminder to see yourself. Choose the apps you want DOOMSTARE to watch and set a timer. No lectures. No productivity hacks. No breathing exercises. Just a small moment of awareness. You decide what happens next. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusWhere at every 5 days against DOOMSTARE's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. FocusWhere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DOOMSTARE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FocusWhere ships an update every 5 days, DOOMSTARE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusWhere | DOOMSTARE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ty Saedal | Javier Fandos |
In-app purchases
FocusWhere
- FocusWhere Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- FocusWhere Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
DOOMSTARE
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Annual$29.991 Year
