# BrighterStart vs Focus Flower

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Flower at 7 against BrighterStart's 1. Focus Flower also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BrighterStart against 5.0 for Focus Flower. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Flower has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrighterStart | Focus Flower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighterstart/id6745766308/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-flower-focus-timer/id6757369695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Bergeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/935030147) | [Silo Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496762315) |

## What reviewers say

### BrighterStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighterstart/id6745766308)

This app helps individuals with ADHD overcome mental blocks and build momentum through simple, guided routines. It offers emotion-based support and breaks down tasks into small, achievable steps to reduce overwhelm and foster daily progress.

**Highlights:** Emotion-based support, Small, achievable tasks, Build daily routines, Mood-boosting techniques, Track your streaks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focus Flower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-flower-focus-timer/id6757369695)

This app uses a charming, minimal focus timer to help you stay on task and build consistent habits. Watch a flower grow in real-time as you complete focus sessions, unlocking new varieties through dedication and unique achievements. It offers a distraction-free, gamified approach to productivity.

**Highlights:** Minimal focus timer, Customizable Pomodoro-style timer, Real-time flower growth animations, Unlockable flowers with achievement conditions, Focus history calendar, Distraction-free interface, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrighterStart free?

BrighterStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Flower free?

Focus Flower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BrighterStart or Focus Flower?

BrighterStart and Focus Flower are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do BrighterStart or Focus Flower have ads?

Neither BrighterStart nor Focus Flower shows ads.

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