Focus One vs Patchwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus One
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Focus One is the ultimate simple Pomodoro timer for concentration improvement. KEY FEATURES: - One-tap focus session start - Phone blocking feature automatically blocks distracting apps - Custom work and break time settings - Ultra-simple, stress-free functionality - No ads, completely free PERFECT FOR: - Students who want to focus on studying - Workers looking to boost productivity - Anyone wanting to overcome phone addiction HOW TO USE: 1. Set your focus time 2. One-tap to start 3. Apps automatically blocked Build efficient focus habits with the Pomodoro Technique. Experience enhanced concentration with Focus One.
Patchwork
Collaborate with friends to build daily habits and achieve your goals together. This app features a unique visual progress tracker where completing routines helps reveal a collective artwork.
- Habit tracking
- Squad collaboration
- Daily artwork reveal
- Neubrutalist design
- Progress sharing
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Patchwork is a co-op habit tracker designed for squads. Track your daily routines, share your progress, and collaborate with your teammates. Key Features: - Habit Tracking: Log your daily routines and habits in a simple checklist interface. - Squads: Create or join squads to stay accountable with friends and teammates. - Daily Mosaic: Complete your habits to help your squad reveal a collective 3x3 daily artwork. - Neubrutalist Design: A clean, high-contrast visual interface built for speed and ease of use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Patchwork at every 3 weeks against Focus One's every 6 months. Patchwork also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Focus One ships an update every 6 months, Patchwork every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus One | Patchwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KYUNG SUK PARK | Pedram Hajesmaeeli |
In-app purchases
Focus One
No in-app purchases
Patchwork
No in-app purchases
