Music PickAxe vs Focus Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Music PickAxe
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"MusicPickAxe” is a music discovery application that introduces songs from a variety of genres and artists from AppleMusic's 100 million songs based on a unique algorithm. Easy to use, just tap the "DIG" button. Recommended for those who: * Music lovers who want to discover genres they haven't listened to before. * Music lovers who want to discover songs that may not appear in recommendations. * Music lovers who want to discover lesser-known songs and artists. * When you are not sure what to listen to. * Looking for sampling ideas. * Songwriting inspiration. * People who want to rediscover songs that have been forgotten. * People who want to look into the abyss of 100 million songs. * People who want to be a music quiz king.
Focus Player
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FocusPlayer: Minimalist Music Player for Flow & Study FocusPlayer is a minimalist music player designed to help you reach a state of deep focus. Simply open the app and press PLAY to start your focus session with high-quality background music. You can use our curated sounds or import your own favorite tracks to create a custom playlist. 【Key Features】 • 8 Ready-to-Use Ambient Tracks Includes 8 carefully selected sounds such as cafe chatter, rain, and ambient music. Create your ideal focus environment immediately after downloading. • Seamless Endless Playback Enjoy seamless loop playback of your selected tracks. Never worry about the music stopping and breaking your concentration during deep work. • Customizable Playlists Import your own mp3 or m4a files to build a personal playlist of up to 10 tracks. You can now also add songs directly from your Apple Music library. Carry your ultimate "focus set" wherever you go. • Focus Timer Automatically counts your session time during playback. Visualize exactly how long you’ve stayed in the "zone." • Background Playback Support Control play and pause from your lock screen even when the screen is off or you are using other apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Music PickAxe at 2 against Focus Player's —. Music PickAxe also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Music PickAxe | Focus Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 444 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobuhiro ONODERA | Fumihiro Nakahara |
In-app purchases
Music PickAxe
No in-app purchases
Focus Player
No in-app purchases









