Comparison

Exemplar vs Focus Maxxer

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

Head to head
About

Exemplar

Features
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On a Streak is a minimal, focused habit tracker that helps you take control of your day and create the life you want—one streak at a time. With daily check-ins and a beautifully simple widget, staying consistent has never felt this rewarding. Whether you’re forming new habits or breaking old ones, On a Streak gives you the tools to stay accountable, track progress visually, and build unstoppable momentum. Why users love On a Streak: • Minimal & Distraction-Free: Designed to help you focus on what matters. • Daily Check-ins: Build accountability with one tap a day. • Home Screen Widget: See your streaks at a glance—stay motivated every time you unlock your phone. • Visual Progress: Watch your streaks grow, and don’t break the chain. • Goal-Focused: Create habits that align with your bigger life goals. Start small. Stay consistent. Get On a Streak. In-App Purchases: - Auto-renewing subscription plan: "On a Streak Premium" - Length of subscription: Monthly, Yearly, Lifetime - Price of subscription: $4.99/month, $24.99/year, $44.99/lifetime Privacy Policy: https://swapnilsingh.me/privacy Terms of Service: https://swapnilsingh.me/terms Standard Apple Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Maxxer

This app gamifies focus sessions using a Pomodoro timer. Earn experience points, climb competitive ranks, and block distracting apps to build consistent focus habits. Track your progress and achieve milestones to master your concentration.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus sessions
  • App blocking during timers
  • XP earning and competitive ranks
  • Progress tracking and milestones
  • Account syncing for progress
  • Customizable session lengths
Features
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Focus Maxxer: Pomodoro Timer Struggling with distractions or procrastination? Focus Maxxer is a ranked Pomodoro timer that turns discipline into a game you can win. Set a session. Block distracting apps. Earn XP. Rank up from Bronze to Maxxer. Stay consistent, track your progress, and build real focus habits over time. What you can do in Focus Maxxer: • Start focus sessions from 5 to 120 minutes • Block apps while your timer runs • Earn XP for every completed session • Climb competitive ranks (Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Diamond → Maxxer) • Track milestones and long-term progress • Keep your progress synced to your account Focus Maxxer is built for people who want to stop drifting, finish what they start, and turn focus into a measurable daily habit. PURCHASE & ACCESS INFORMATION Full access to all features requires either an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase (no auto-renewal). Subscription terms: payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation, renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed in App Store account settings. TERMS: https://www.maxxer.app/tos

Screenshots

Exemplar3 screens
Focus Maxxer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Maxxer at every 2 weeks against Exemplar's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Exemplar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus Maxxer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exemplar ships an update every 5 months, Focus Maxxer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Exemplar versus Focus Maxxer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExemplarFocus Maxxer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwapnil SinghLEFT EQUALS RIGHT PTY. LTD.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Exemplar

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$44.99
3 purchases

Focus Maxxer

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Maxxer Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Focus Maxxer Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Maxxer Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Exemplar free?
Exemplar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Maxxer free?
Focus Maxxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exemplar or Focus Maxxer have ads?
Neither Exemplar nor Focus Maxxer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exemplar or Focus Maxxer?
Exemplar ships an update every 5 months, and Focus Maxxer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Exemplar was updated on October 30, 2026 and Focus Maxxer on October 30, 2026.

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