# Miyu vs Waifu Focus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Waifu Focus at every 3 days against Miyu's weekly. Waifu Focus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Miyu's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Miyu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Waifu Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Miyu against 5.0 for Waifu Focus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Miyu ships an update weekly, Waifu Focus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Miyu | Waifu Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miyu-cozy-study-timer-and-lofi/id6743077900/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waifu-focus-work-study-timer/id6755710624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 704 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roman Savchyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505739838) | [RA2 Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802429134) |

## What reviewers say

### Miyu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miyu-cozy-study-timer-and-lofi/id6743077900)

This app helps you focus on tasks with a cute anime companion. It features customizable timers, rewards, streaks, and the ability to block distracting apps. Enhance your productivity and make study sessions more engaging.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus timers, App blocking for distractions, Streaks and rewards system, Companion customization, Live Activity integration, Progress tracking and reports, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Myiu Pro (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Myiu Pro (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Myiu Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Waifu Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waifu-focus-work-study-timer/id6755710624)

Enhance your productivity and well-being with virtual anime companions. Use focused work, study, workout, and nap timers with lo-fi beats. Unlock new characters and track your progress to build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Anime companions for focus, Lo-fi and ambience sounds, Pomodoro and custom timers, Workout and nap modes, Unlockable characters and rewards, Habit tracking and progress charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Billed Once | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Miyu free?

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

### Is Waifu Focus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Miyu or Waifu Focus?

Miyu and Waifu Focus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Miyu or Waifu Focus have ads?

Neither Miyu nor Waifu Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Miyu or Waifu Focus?

Miyu ships an update weekly, and Waifu Focus every 3 days. Most recently, Miyu was updated on November 4, 2026 and Waifu Focus on November 5, 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.*