Comparison

Focus Buddy vs MTG Leyline

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

Head to head
About

Focus Buddy

Features
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Stop Struggling with Focus. Start Growing with Your Pixel Buddy. Do you find it hard to start a task? Does your ADHD brain need more than just a ticking clock? Focus Buddy is a gentle, gamified productivity tool designed for dreamers, students, and professionals who want to reclaim their focus without the anxiety. GAMIFIED PRODUCTIVITY: WORK IS NOW A QUEST Turn your to-do list into an 8-bit adventure. No stressful penalties, just pure motivation: Focus to Battle: Your custom pixel hero engages with "distraction monsters" while your timer runs. Earn & Decorate: Collect coins through Pomodoro sessions (25/5 mode) to buy cozy furniture and unlock magical pixel scenes. Progress-Friendly: Unlike other apps, you keep your earned coins even if you get interrupted. We celebrate every minute of your effort.It’s more than a timer—it’s your personal Pixel Companion that battles procrastination alongside you. When you work, your hero thrives. When you focus, your world grows. DESIGNED FOR THE NEURODIVERGENT BRAIN We’ve integrated science-backed features to support ADHD users and those with sensory sensitivities: Body Doubling Effect: Having your Buddy on screen provides the psychological comfort of "working together," making deep work less lonely. Gentle Alerts: Soft vibration and 8-bit visual cues instead of jarring alarms. ADHD-Friendly Planning: Break down big goals into manageable "Micro-Quests." POWERFUL TOOLS FOR FLOW STATE: Flexible Pomodoro Timer: Customize your focus and break intervals to fit your unique rhythm. Ambient Soundscapes: Focus with 8-bit Rain ASMR, Lo-fi beats, or complete silence. Calendar Integration: Seamlessly sync with Apple Calendar and Google Tasks to turn your schedule into a game map. Offline Focus: No Wi-Fi? Your Buddy stays with you. Perfect for library sessions or flights.Optimized Visuals: Color palettes specifically chosen to reduce screen fatigue and sensory overload. BUILT WITH CARE & HONESTY Privacy-First: We never sell your data. Your focus journey is 100% private. No Exploitative Mechanics: We avoid "streaks" that cause guilt. Your hero rests when you need to rest. No Ads: No intrusive pop-ups to break your concentration. Solo Developer Passion: Created by former remote workers who understand the struggle of stay-at-home productivity. WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS: "It helps me start tasks without the usual 'beginning anxiety.' The cutest way to stay productive!" – College Student, Texas "Finally, a focus app that feels like a cozy game instead of a digital chore." – Indie Game Enthusiast Don’t just track time—give it life. Whether you’re studying for finals, coding a project, or just trying to get through chores, your Focus Buddy is ready. Download now and find your Flow State today!

About

MTG Leyline

This app is a comprehensive toolkit for Magic: The Gathering players. It allows users to build decks, scan cards, track life totals, manage playgroups, and receive AI-powered deck advice. Organize your collection, analyze deck performance, and stay connected with your gaming community.

Highlights
  • Card scanning and collection management
  • Multiplayer life total tracking
  • Playgroup organization and statistics
  • Deck building and version tracking
  • AI-powered deck advice
  • Real-time market price tracking
Features
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Leyline — Magic: The Gathering Companion Your complete toolkit for Magic: The Gathering. Build decks, scan cards, track life totals, organize playgroups, playtest with AI, and get personalized deck advice — all in one powerful app. CARD SCANNING Point your camera at any Magic card and instantly add it to your collection or deck. Fast, accurate recognition powered by advanced image recognition. Building your collection has never been easier. LIFE COUNTER Track life totals for multiplayer games with an intuitive, customizable life counter. Support for multiple players, commander damage tracking, and history so you never lose track of the game state. POD MANAGEMENT Create and manage your Magic playgroups (pods). Schedule game nights with RSVP tracking, record game results, and see detailed statistics. Track win rates for both players and decks, view historical performance, and keep your regular playgroup organized. Perfect for Commander pods and casual multiplayer leagues. DECK MANAGEMENT Import decks from Archidekt or build from scratch. View your cards as a list, grid, or grouped by type, color, and mana cost. Track deck versions over time and never lose a past build. AI DECK ADVISOR Get personalized recommendations powered by AI. Ask for card suggestions, mana base improvements, or strategy tips. The advisor understands your deck's game plan and can factor in cards you already own. COLLECTION TRACKING Scan or bulk import your cards. Track quantities, foil variants, and real-time market prices from Scryfall. See your collection's total value, gain/loss trends, and automatically identify which cards you need for your decks. DECK PRICING & ANALYSIS Instant cost breakdowns by rarity. See your most and least expensive cards, compare regular vs. foil pricing, and make informed purchasing decisions with live market data.

Screenshots

Focus Buddy4 screens
MTG Leyline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTG Leyline at none against Focus Buddy's 1. MTG Leyline also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focus Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MTG Leyline asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Buddy ships an update monthly, MTG Leyline weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Buddy versus MTG Leyline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus BuddyMTG Leyline
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer锦 曹Brent Walter

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Buddy

One-time1
  • starter package$0.99
None

MTG Leyline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Buddy free?
Focus Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTG Leyline free?
MTG Leyline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Buddy or MTG Leyline have ads?
Neither Focus Buddy nor MTG Leyline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Buddy or MTG Leyline?
Focus Buddy ships an update monthly, and MTG Leyline weekly. Most recently, Focus Buddy was updated on October 7, 2026 and MTG Leyline on October 19, 2026.

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