# Journey vs Focado

Journey and Focado both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Journey's written reviews are positive against 60% of Focado's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journey sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Focado sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Journey against 4.8 for Focado. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Journey's written reviews are positive against 60% of Focado's.

Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, Focado every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journey | Focado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-screen-time-control/id6749665109/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brain Nourishment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807988164) | [Modernist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449830298) |

## What reviewers say

### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-screen-time-control/id6749665109)

Transform real-world habits into an engaging game to reduce screen time. Complete daily quests, verify with photos, and earn rewards while distracting apps remain locked. This app uses game mechanics to motivate you to build positive habits and stay off your phone.

**Highlights:** Daily real-world quests, Photo verification for completion, App blocking until quests are done, Earn crowns for progress, Focus mascot for motivation, Streak tracking and journal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access To Journey | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| JourneyKeep | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| JourneyKeep Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access To Journey | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Full Access To Journey | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access To Journey | $59.99 | per year |
| Knight Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Focado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509)

This app uses a charming knitting avocado character to motivate users to focus. As you concentrate, the avocado knits items that can be traded for decorations to upgrade its room. It offers features like deep focus mode and Pomodoro breaks to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Knitting mechanic with focus progress, Trade knitted items for room decorations, Deep focus mode to block distractions, Pomodoro break timer, Live Activity for Lock Screen tracking, Customizable room themes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Thinkcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Smartcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Brainycado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grungecado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bookcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vibecado | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journey free?

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

### Is Focado free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Journey or Focado?

Focado is rated higher. Journey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Focado averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Journey or Focado have ads?

Neither Journey nor Focado shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journey or Focado?

Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focado every 3 weeks. Most recently, Journey was updated on October 28, 2026 and Focado on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*