# FocusWhere vs Verbon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verbon at none against FocusWhere's 2. FocusWhere's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusWhere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Verbon 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 Verbon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusWhere has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusWhere | Verbon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuswhere/id6741832604/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbon/id6790504007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ty Saedal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795836031) | [Michael Egan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841528498) |

## 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 |


### Verbon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbon/id6790504007)

This app provides hands-free document reading with an integrated AI agent for answering questions. It operates entirely offline, requiring no internet connection for its core functions.

**Highlights:** Hands-free document reading, Built-in AI agent, Offline functionality, Question answering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusWhere free?

FocusWhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Verbon free?

Verbon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FocusWhere or Verbon?

Verbon is rated higher. FocusWhere averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Verbon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FocusWhere or Verbon have ads?

Neither FocusWhere nor Verbon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusWhere or Verbon?

FocusWhere ships an update every 5 days, and Verbon every 5 days. Most recently, FocusWhere was updated on October 5, 2026 and Verbon on October 11, 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.*