Comparison

Productivity Cafe vs Foku

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

Head to head
About

Productivity Cafe

Features
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Welcome to Productivity Café, where your focus sessions fuel your very own virtual coffee business! Stay productive by starting focus timers — every completed session earns you 'beanbux' you can use to upgrade your café, unlock new décor, and watch your business grow.

About

Foku

This app uses your camera to detect distractions and gently guide you back to your studies. It offers a cute companion, lo-fi music, and progress tracking to enhance focus and build better habits.

Highlights
  • Smart distraction detection
  • Lo-fi music for concentration
  • Cute companion character
  • Daily progress tracking
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Break games
Features
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Stay focused with your friendly study companion! Foku is your adorable focus buddy who helps you stay on task during study sessions. Using your camera, Foku gently nudges you back when you get distracted — no judgment, just friendly reminders to keep you in the zone. HOW IT WORKS Simply start a session and Foku watches over you. Look away too long? Check your phone? Foku notices and brings your attention back with a gentle reminder. It's like having a supportive study partner who keeps you accountable. FEATURES • Smart distraction detection — Foku knows when you've drifted off • Spotify Lo-fi music — Chill beats to help you concentrate • Friendly companion — A cute character that celebrates your focus wins • Daily progress — Track your focus time and build better habits FOKU PLUS Upgrade for the ultimate focus experience: • Unlimited daily focus time • Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals • Fun break games to recharge • Choose your lo-fi mood • Exclusive stickers Whether you're studying for exams, working on projects, or just need help staying present — Foku is here to help you do your best work. Download now and make focus fun! Terms of Use: https://tetuji486597.github.io/foku-support/terms.html

Screenshots

Productivity Cafe3 screens
Foku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Productivity Cafe at every 5 days against Foku's every 5 weeks. 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. Productivity Cafe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Foku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Productivity Cafe ships an update every 5 days, Foku every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Productivity Cafe versus Foku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProductivity CafeFoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorna BurkeGORDON JIN

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Productivity Cafe

One-time5
  • 100 BeanBux$0.99
  • Double Shot$0.99
  • 600 BeanBux$3.99
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  • 1500 BeanBux$6.99
  • 3500 BeanBux$11.99
2 purchases

Foku

Subscriptions2
  • Foku Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Foku Plus Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Productivity Cafe free?
Productivity Cafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foku free?
Foku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Productivity Cafe or Foku have ads?
Neither Productivity Cafe nor Foku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Productivity Cafe or Foku?
Productivity Cafe ships an update every 5 days, and Foku every 5 weeks. Most recently, Productivity Cafe was updated on October 28, 2026 and Foku on November 5, 2026.

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