# Focus Sailor vs Focus Study Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Sailor at 95% against Focus Study Timer's 60%. Focus Sailor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Focus Study Timer's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Focus Study Timer sells 11 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: Focus Study Timer has 65 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 60% of Focus Study Timer's.

Focus Sailor ships an update every 11 days, Focus Study Timer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Sailor | Focus Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174/reviews)** | [4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-study-timer-flightmode/id6754469745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shed Stories Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820845557) | [Lohan Serre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834688520) |

## 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 |


### Focus Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-study-timer-flightmode/id6754469745)

This app transforms study and focus sessions into immersive flights with ambient sounds and dynamic maps. It combines a focus timer with distraction-free habits to support deep concentration for students, professionals, and individuals with ADHD.

**Highlights:** Immersive focus flights with ambient sounds, Virtual flights to chosen destinations, Detailed productivity stats tracking, Dynamic maps for real-time route following, Gentle app blocker for distraction-free focus, Customizable study trip planning

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Promo Payment | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Payment | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Sailor free?

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

### Is Focus Study Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Sailor or Focus Study Timer?

Focus Sailor is rated higher. Focus Sailor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Focus Study Timer averages 4.6 from 65 ratings.

### Do Focus Sailor or Focus Study Timer have ads?

Focus Study Timer shows ads; Focus Sailor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Sailor or Focus Study Timer?

Focus Sailor ships an update every 11 days, and Focus Study Timer every 8 days. Most recently, Focus Sailor was updated on September 20, 2026 and Focus Study Timer on September 11, 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.*