# Focus Sailor vs AirFocus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Sailor at 95% against AirFocus's 29%. Focus Sailor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). AirFocus's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Sailor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AirFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Sailor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirFocus has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Focus Sailor's written reviews are positive against 29% of AirFocus's.

Focus Sailor ships an update every 11 days, AirFocus every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Sailor | AirFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174/reviews)** | [4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfocus-flight-focus-timer/id6752571938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 210 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shed Stories Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820845557) | [Sultan Javed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773637280) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Sailor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174)

This app gamifies focus sessions by having a virtual sailor embark on a sea voyage. Completing focus periods rewards users with sea creatures and decorations for their ocean map, encouraging sustained concentration.

**Highlights:** Live Activity for progress tracking, Deep Focus Mode to block distracting apps, Customizable focus session duration, Unlockable sea creatures and ships, Leaderboards for friendly competition, Ocean map decoration with collected treasures

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Sailor Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Sailor Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Speedboat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cruiser | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Drink | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Liner | $7.99 | one-time |
| Focus Sailor Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |


### AirFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfocus-flight-focus-timer/id6752571938)

This app transforms deep work sessions into immersive "flights" to help you stay distraction-free. Track progress, build focus habits, and visualize your productivity journeys with interactive maps and insightful analytics.

**Highlights:** Flight-style focus sessions, Progress tracking and visualization, Interactive map interface, Smart goals and scenarios, Insightful analytics, Digital boarding pass creation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Sailor free?

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

### Is AirFocus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Sailor or AirFocus?

Focus Sailor is rated higher. Focus Sailor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AirFocus averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do Focus Sailor or AirFocus have ads?

Neither Focus Sailor nor AirFocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Sailor or AirFocus?

Focus Sailor ships an update every 11 days, and AirFocus every 4 weeks. Most recently, Focus Sailor was updated on September 20, 2026 and AirFocus on September 20, 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.*