Comparison

Sleep Nook vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

Sleep Nook

Features
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Tired of Fussy Sleep Trackers? Most sleep apps overload you with charts or force sign-ups. Sleep Nook is different: a simple, warm spot to jot your nights—no hassle, just you and your rest. What You Can Do 1-Tap Logging: Hit "Start" at bedtime, "End" when you wake—no long forms. Tag Factors: Note caffeine, stress, or late dinners—see how they affect sleep. Spot Trends: Soft graphs show weekly/monthly patterns—no jargon, just clear insights. Log Naps: Track daytime rests for full sleep health. Your Data, Your Call No Sign-Ups: Download & start—no email, no account. Privacy Lock: Touch/Face ID keeps logs private. CSV Exports: Backup data to your device/cloud—you own it. Sleep Better, Gently No alerts, no scolding—just notice what works. Fix jet lag, ease stress sleep, or just curious? This nook helps. Download Sleep Nook—log rest the easy way.

About

Focus

Features
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Focus shouldn't be a burden, but the joy of living in the moment. 【App Description】 "Focus" uses a "low barrier, count-up" approach to free you from the anxiety of countdown timers. We believe that the essence of attention is not just about intense sprinting, but also includes appropriate white space for rest. This is a focus tool that combines brain science concepts with cosmic aesthetics, accompanying you to find inner peace and rhythm in the age of information explosion. 【Key Features】 1.Attention Savings: The Neuroscience of Balance We categorize attention into two essential modes and help you balance them: • Focused Mode: Converts time into value with laser-sharp attention. • Diffused Mode: Allows "white space" to act as restoration, sparking creativity through relaxation. 2.Stress-Free Timer & Retroactive Entry Just tap start and slip into the flow. No ticking countdowns, only a dialogue between you and the present moment. Forgot to track? No problem. The app supports retroactive entry so you never miss a moment of "living in the now." 3.A Micro-Universe in Your Palm Every focus session generates a unique star based on the duration, focus type, and your feelings. Watching them shine in your personal universe makes you realize how precious every moment seized in the vastness of space and time truly is. 4.Random Quotes: Inspiration from the Cosmos Receive a random quote after every session. It provides immediate encouragement and inspiration after your effort, recharging your spirit and sustaining positive energy. 5.Immersive "Black Hole" Experience The current version features six curated ambient soundscapes (white noise and atmospheric music) to help you immerse yourself in the moment. Like falling into a black hole, you will forget the passage of time and quickly enter a deep state of flow. 6.Mood & Data Review We track more than just time; we track feelings. Review your focus history through data charts to understand your peak performance patterns and optimal state. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sleep Nook4 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus at Free against Sleep Nook's $1.99. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). Sleep Nook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ads 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

Focus is free to download; Sleep Nook costs $1.99 up front. Focus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sleep Nook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sleep Nook ships an update weekly, Focus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Sleep Nook versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleep NookFocus
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer锦泉 严Pin Run Chen

In-app purchases

None

Sleep Nook

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Focus PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Focus Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$1.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$4.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$9.99
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  • Focus Pro - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Sleep Nook free?
Sleep Nook costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sleep Nook or Focus have ads?
Neither Sleep Nook nor Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sleep Nook or Focus?
Sleep Nook ships an update weekly, and Focus fortnightly. Most recently, Sleep Nook was updated on October 2, 2026 and Focus on October 7, 2026.

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