Comparison

Lilo vs Focus Ride

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

Head to head
About

Lilo

This app helps students focus by offering study timers, Pomodoro sessions, and challenges with friends. Track progress, maintain study streaks, and compete on leaderboards to stay motivated. Includes focus music and customizable scenes to enhance concentration.

Highlights
  • Study timer and Pomodoro with breaks
  • Challenges with friends (streak, time goal, speed race)
  • Weekly leaderboards and daily study streaks
  • Day planner with tasks and subjects
  • Focus music and customizable timer scenes
  • Live Activity and home screen widget
Features
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Lilo is the study timer you use with friends. Start a focus session or a Pomodoro, challenge your friends, climb the weekly leaderboard and keep your study streak alive. 500K+ students have downloaded Lilo and left 200K+ ratings, because studying together works better than studying alone. STUDY TIMER AND POMODORO - Focus timer, stopwatch and Pomodoro with breaks. - Pick a subject and tasks before you start, so every session counts toward a goal. - Timer scenes and a full screen mode keep your phone out of the way. - A Live Activity and a home screen widget show your session and streak at a glance. CHALLENGES WITH FRIENDS - Invite friends to a study challenge: streak, time goal, speed race or ranking battle. - Follow everyone's progress live and see who stays focused the longest. - Join a challenge from a link, even before you create an account. LEADERBOARDS AND STREAKS - Weekly rankings with your friends. - Daily study streak with streak protection, so one bad day does not erase your progress. - Comment on your friends' sessions and keep each other accountable. PLANNER AND STATS - Day planner with tasks and subjects. - Study history, subject distribution, activity heatmap and advanced stats. - Share your weekly results to Instagram Stories in one tap. FOCUS MUSIC AND SCENES - Lofi, nature sounds and white noise inside the timer. - Choose a timer scene and an accent colour that matches your mood. WHO IS LILO FOR High school and university students, exam season, homework, language learning, thesis writing, and anyone who focuses better with a bit of friendly competition. Lilo is free to use. Lilo Premium adds Pomodoro and stopwatch modes, the full focus music library and extra scenes. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms: https://lilostudytimer.com/terms/ Privacy: https://lilostudytimer.com/privacy/

About

Focus Ride

This app helps you block distracting apps and websites to achieve deep focus during work, study, or creative sessions. It offers custom scenarios, session tracking, and motivational visuals to build better focus habits.

Highlights
  • Smart app blocking
  • Custom focus scenarios
  • Driving animation
  • Session tracking
  • Optional sound effects
  • Dark mode
Features
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Transform Your Focus. Transform Your Life. Do you often feel distracted or struggle to stay focused? Focus Ride is your personal focus companion that helps you block distractions and stay deeply engaged with your tasks. Using app blocking technology, Focus Ride creates a distraction free environment so you can achieve the deep, uninterrupted focus you need. What is Focus Ride? Focus Ride uses the Screen Time API to temporarily block distracting apps and websites during a focus session. It works like a dedicated focus mode with visuals, custom scenarios and features that make staying focused simple and enjoyable. Key Features Smart App Blocking Temporarily block distracting apps and websites until your session ends. Custom Focus Scenarios Choose from over fifteen built in scenarios such as Work, Study, Meditate, Exercise, Code, Read, Write and Design, or create your own. Driving Animation Stay motivated with a calming driving animation during sessions. Session Tracking Track your focus sessions and see your progress over time. Reminders Receive helpful reminders to begin your focus sessions and build better habits. Sound Effects Optional audio feedback to support your focus. Dark Mode A clean, comfortable dark interface for long sessions. Perfect For Students who need to study without distractions People working from home Writers and creatives who want deep work time Anyone trying to reduce phone checking People who struggle with focus and productivity Focus Ride Pro Unlock unlimited focus sessions and advanced features with Focus Ride Pro. This includes unlimited sessions, advanced blocking options, detailed analytics, smart reminders and priority support. Privacy and Security Focus Ride respects your privacy. All blocking is handled locally on your device using the Screen Time API. We do not collect or store personal data or information about the apps you block. How It Works Choose your focus scenario. Select the apps you want to block. Start your session with a tap. Stay focused. End your session when finished. Why Focus Ride? Modern life is full of distractions. Focus Ride helps you create the mental space needed to study, work or read without interruptions. Whether you are preparing for an exam, working on a project or simply trying to stay present, Focus Ride supports you in achieving deep focus. Download Focus Ride today and begin your focus journey. Terms of Use: https://litappslab.com/terms

Screenshots

Lilo4 screens
Focus Ride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lilo at 4.7 against Focus Ride's 4.2. Lilo also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 13) and review sentiment (68% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus Ride sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lilo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Lilo's written reviews are positive against 43% of Focus Ride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lilo ships an update every 10 days, Focus Ride every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lilo versus Focus Ride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiloFocus Ride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.8K ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel GladyszLit Apps LLC (Mobile)

Customer experience

Lilo

All ratings4,729 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative29.0%

Focus Ride

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Lilo

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Access Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access$6.991 Month
  • Premium Access Yearly$25.991 Year
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  • Premium Access Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Focus Ride

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Lilo free?
Lilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Ride free?
Focus Ride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lilo or Focus Ride?
Lilo is rated higher. Lilo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Focus Ride averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Lilo or Focus Ride have ads?
Neither Lilo nor Focus Ride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lilo or Focus Ride?
Lilo ships an update every 10 days, and Focus Ride every 5 days. Most recently, Lilo was updated on November 12, 2026 and Focus Ride on October 30, 2026.

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