# Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer vs Focado

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focado at 1K against Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's 6. Focado also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focado has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Focado every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer | Focado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-adhd-focus-timer/id6751362377/reviews)** | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maxim Rusakovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814407309) | [Modernist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449830298) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-adhd-focus-timer/id6751362377)

This app pairs you with a shy artist companion to help you overcome procrastination and distraction. Work together to transform an empty studio into a thriving creative space, making progress visible and rewarding.

**Highlights:** Artist companion for focus sessions, Transforming a virtual studio, Earning rewards for focus, Building motivation through connection, Visual progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Focus Buddy | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Focus Buddy Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Windows - Beginner - Glitter Frame | $0.29 | one-time |
| Posters - Beginner - Classic Movies | $0.29 | one-time |
| Carpets - Beginner - Cloud Soft | $0.49 | one-time |
| Hobby - Beginner - Pastel Plants | $0.49 | one-time |
| Desks - Beginner- Crystal Workspace | $0.49 | one-time |
| Corner - Beginner - Glitter Plant | $0.49 | one-time |
| Posters- Beginner- Pastel Superhero | $0.49 | one-time |
| Boards - Beginner - Pastel Tasks | $0.49 | one-time |
| Windows - Beginner - Rainbow Blinds | $0.49 | 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 Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer free?

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer 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, Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer or Focado?

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer is rated higher. Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Focado averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer or Focado have ads?

Neither Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer nor Focado shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer or Focado?

Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Focado every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Focado on September 23, 2026.

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