Comparison

FocusBubble vs intrstn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FocusBubble

Features
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Staying focused is harder than ever. FocusBubble helps you reclaim your attention by temporarily blocking distracting apps so you can study, work, create, or simply enjoy life without constant interruptions. Choose the apps that steal your time, set a clear end time, and activate your focus session. There is no complicated setup, just immediate control over your digital environment. When your session ends, you receive a gentle notification that reinforces your progress. FocusBubble is built around intentional use. Instead of forcing restrictions, the app encourages conscious decisions. By limiting access to high distraction apps, you create space for deeper focus, clearer thinking, and healthier digital habits. The deadline based system removes countdown pressure and supports committed focus periods. With motivational prompts and simple progress tracking, you stay consistent and strengthen your self discipline over time. Sessions can be ended manually if needed, because flexibility matters in real life. FocusBubble was created from personal experience with digital distraction and is designed to support long term focus, clarity, and balance in a world full of noise. FocusBubble offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions: • FocusBubble Premium Monthly – $1.99 per month • FocusBubble Premium Yearly – $12.99 per year • FocusBubble Lifetime – $29.99 (one-time purchase) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/boazvdp/PRIVACYPOLICY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

intrstn

This app helps you remember the context of your in-person connections. It automatically saves details like where and when you met, and allows you to add private notes and selfies to each contact. Focus on building meaningful relationships rather than just collecting contacts.

Highlights
  • Save context with contacts
  • Automatic time and place capture
  • Add private notes
  • Attach selfies to connections
  • Effortless contact sharing
  • Organized connection history
Features
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intrstn – Networking with Context Most networking apps help you exchange contact details. intrstn helps you remember why you connected. intrstn is a productivity app for in-person networking. It saves context with your contacts so you remember who you met, where you met them, and what made the connection meaningful. Because collecting contacts is easy. Remembering the moment is not. How intrstn Works: When you meet someone at a conference, event, meetup, campus, or social gathering: • Share your profile instantly • Exchange contact details without friction • Take a quick selfie together • Capture time, place, and intent automatically • Add private notes while the conversation is fresh Later, you don’t just see a name in your contacts. You see the face. You remember the moment. Built for Real-World Networking: • Context saved automatically • Selfie attached to every connection • Effortless contact sharing • Quick note capture • Organized connection history No CRM complexity. No awkward forms. Designed for fast, in-person moments. Private Notes. Public Profiles. Share your profile confidently. Internal notes are encrypted and accessible only to you, so you can capture honest context while keeping your insights secure. You control what is visible. Your connections stay yours. Perfect For: • Professionals attending conferences and business events • Founders, operators, and investors • Students and alumni networking in person • Anyone building meaningful relationships A Better Way to Network: intrstn is not about building the biggest network. It is about remembering the right people, following up with clarity, and turning conversations into lasting connections. Terms of Use: https://intrstn.me/terms

Screenshots

FocusBubble4 screens
intrstn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: intrstn at 15.5 against FocusBubble's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FocusBubble sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and intrstn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBubble ships an update every 2 weeks, intrstn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FocusBubble versus intrstn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBubbleintrstn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBoaz van der PotFantastic Solutions

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusBubble

Subscriptions2
  • FocusBubble Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • FocusBubble Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusBubble Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

intrstn

Subscriptions4
  • intrstn Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • inrstn AI Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • intrstn Pro Annual$69.991 Year
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  • intrstn AI Pro Annual$149.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusBubble free?
FocusBubble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is intrstn free?
intrstn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusBubble or intrstn have ads?
Neither FocusBubble nor intrstn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusBubble or intrstn?
FocusBubble ships an update every 2 weeks, and intrstn every 9 days. Most recently, FocusBubble was updated on October 25, 2026 and intrstn on October 28, 2026.

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