# Release your burden vs DOS Focus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Release your burden at every 6 weeks against DOS Focus's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Release your burden sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DOS Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Release your burden ships an update every 6 weeks, DOS Focus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Release your burden | DOS Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dos-focus/id6754083210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kanthipriya Mahale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773754625) | [Nguyen Vu Thai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626985836) |

## What reviewers say

### Release your burden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/release-your-burden/id6746893568)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


### DOS Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dos-focus/id6754083210)

Enhance concentration with nostalgic computer sounds and a distraction-free environment. Customize focus sessions, track progress, and personalize your interface with classic DOS themes for improved productivity.

**Highlights:** Retro soundscapes, Customizable focus sessions, Focus progress reports, Classic DOS themes, Offline and minimal design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Try DOS FOCUS PRO | $17.99 | per year |
| Try DOS FOCUS PRO | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Release your burden free?

Release your burden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DOS Focus free?

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

### Do Release your burden or DOS Focus have ads?

Neither Release your burden nor DOS Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Release your burden or DOS Focus?

Release your burden ships an update every 6 weeks, and DOS Focus every 3 months. Most recently, Release your burden was updated on September 26, 2026 and DOS Focus on October 6, 2026.

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