FocusNow vs Mindra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusNow
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FocusNow: Your Personalized Focus & Flow Coach Reclaim your time. Overcome distractions. Grow through every focused moment. FocusNow is more than just a timer — it’s a personalized productivity system that helps you stay deeply focused, achieve your goals, and unlock meaningful personal growth. Whether you’re a student, professional, or creator, FocusNow adapts to your unique rhythm with intelligent focus sessions, purpose-driven guidance, and empowering self-reflection.
Mindra
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Focus. Work with clarity. Develop habits. Mindra is your minimalist focus timer that helps you avoid distractions and stay focused. Whether you're studying, working, or doing creative sessions, Mindra helps you establish productive habits and visualize your progress. Perfect for: Students, freelancers, creatives, deep work enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to achieve more with focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FocusNow at Free against Mindra's $3.99. Mindra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, 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
FocusNow is free to download; Mindra costs $3.99 up front. FocusNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mindra asks for nothing beyond the download.
FocusNow ships an update every 5 days, Mindra every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusNow | Mindra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Enmuang Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Maurice Woike |
In-app purchases
FocusNow
- Pro$2.991 Month
- 年度订阅$19.991 Year
Mindra
No in-app purchases
