Comparison

Brightr vs Focus Ticker

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

Head to head
About

Brightr

Features
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Meet Brightr - your all-in-one study workspace. Brightr combines every tool you need to learn: solve tests from photos, generate flashcards instantly, write essays, and get step-by-step math guidance. No more switching between apps - everything happens in one clean, focused dashboard. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download the app 2. Scan or upload your test, homework, or notes 3. Brightr analyzes the content and generates what you need - answers, flashcards, essays, or math steps FEATURES • Test Solver (from images): Scan a test or worksheet - Brightr extracts the questions and gives correct answers. • Flashcards Instantly: Take a picture of notes or textbooks and Brightr generates flashcards for you. • Essay Writer: Paste a topic or instructions and get a structured essay you can edit and submit. • Math Solver (step-by-step): Scan or type a problem - Brightr explains every step so you understand the process. • Folders & Organization: Keep all flashcards, tests, essays, math solutions, and notes in one place. • Customizable Study Dashboard: Add widgets like calendar, quick notes, todos, timer, and tool shortcuts. • Study Timer (Pomodoro): Focus longer with timed study intervals and break reminders. • Stars System: Use stars to generate answers, flashcards, essays, math solutions, and more. Brightr helps you learn faster, stay organized, and finally understand the material - not just memorize it. WHO IS BRIGHTR FOR • Students preparing for quizzes, exams, or finals • Anyone who wants to learn faster with less stress • People overwhelmed by using multiple apps for studying NOTE Some features require stars or an active subscription. Brightr assists with learning and understanding - it does not guarantee academic performance or grades. TERMS OF USE https://page.brightr.app/terms_of_use

About

Focus Ticker

This app gamifies study sessions by turning your focus time into a live stock market. Distractions cause your 'stock value' to crash, motivating you to stay on task. Compete on a global leaderboard and track your progress with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Study session as a live financial chart
  • App blocker for distractions
  • Global leaderboard for competition
  • Home screen widgets for live tracking
  • Detailed analytics by subject
  • Gamified productivity
Features
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Focus timers are depressing. Watching a clock count down to zero feels like a deadline. Focus Ticker changes the valuation: it turns your attention span into a live asset class. Standard Pomodoro timers were too boring. I needed high stakes. I needed to treat my time like a startup. - WELCOME TO THE FOCUS TIMER: TICKER The Market Mechanic Your study session is a live financial chart. Focus: Your stock value goes up. Distraction: If you leave the app to check social media, the market crashes. The Goal: Keep the line green. Seeing your net worth grow is the dopamine hit you need to keep working. Keep Focusing. Circuit Breaker (App Blocker) You can’t trade if you’re scrolling. Automatically freeze distracting apps (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) while the market is open. Block apps to Focus. - Global Leaderboard You aren't trading alone. Compete against other bot-startups. See who is a Bull this week and who went broke. Turn solitary studying into a competitive sport. Just FOCUS. - Live Widgets Track your session value right from your home screen. Keep your eye on the market without opening the app. So basically focus study timer app with rich widgets. - Deep Analytics Audit your performance. Create different collections for your subjects (e.g., Math, Coding, Biology). Track your focus sessions, detailed graphs and focus sessions. - WHO IS THIS FOR? Students who are bored of standard timers. People with ADHD who need immediate visual feedback. Anyone who wants to gamify their productivity. - PRICING Focus Ticker is free to use with generous limits. Focus Ticker Pro: Unlocks full widgets, advanced analytics, and custom app blocking rules. Don't just pass time. Own it. Download Focus Ticker and launch your personal IPO today. https://focusticker.live/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focusticker.live/privacy

Screenshots

Brightr4 screens
Focus Ticker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brightr at daily against Focus Ticker's every 5 weeks. Brightr also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brightr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Focus Ticker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brightr ships an update daily, Focus Ticker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Brightr versus Focus Ticker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightrFocus Ticker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartosz ZapadkaIqbal Imranli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Brightr

Subscriptions3
  • Mini Brightr Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Brightr Pro Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Brightr Premium Subscription$24.991 Month
10 purchases

Focus Ticker

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • The Sketch$1.99
  • Matrix Theme$1.99
  • The Beauty$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Rainbow Theme$2.99
  • Streak Repair$4.99
  • Upgrade Price by 200%$12.99
  • Upgrade Price by 300%$17.99
  • Upgrade Price by 500%$24.99
  • Upgrade Price by 1000%$39.99

Questions

Is Brightr free?
Brightr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Ticker free?
Focus Ticker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brightr or Focus Ticker have ads?
Neither Brightr nor Focus Ticker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brightr or Focus Ticker?
Brightr ships an update daily, and Focus Ticker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Brightr was updated on October 4, 2026 and Focus Ticker on October 7, 2026.

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