CoreFocus vs Matchbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CoreFocus
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Boost Your Focus with CoreFocus - Pomodoro timer app Stop Getting Distracted. Start Getting Things Done. Do you find it hard to focus? Wish studying or working felt easier and more fun? Corefocus is the simple, rewarding app that helps you stay on task, manage distractions, and build better habits β perfect for students, professionals, and anyone managing ADHD or looking to improve focus. Itβs focus made fun. Stay consistent and grow your own virtual farm as you study or work. Simple Tools for Serious Focus We believe getting things done should be easy, not stressful. Simple Timer: Just Focus and Go Corefocus uses the proven Pomodoro technique (work then break). Customize your focus and break durations to match your workflow. It handles the timing so you can stay productive and relaxed. Grow Your Farm While You Focus Every focused session helps your farm come to life. Earn coins, unlock chickens, and decorate your own peaceful farm. Watch your world grow as your focus improves day after day. Earn Rewards and Compete Why just work when you can grow and achieve more? FocusFarm keeps you motivated with fun, rewarding systems. Earn Points and Achievements Complete focus sessions to earn coins, achievements, and progress milestones. Climb the Leaderboard See how your focus streak compares with others. Track your rank on weekly and all-time charts, and challenge yourself to stay consistent. Clean, Calm, and Personal Distraction-Free Design Enjoy a minimalist interface designed to help you focus without clutter. Personal Touch Choose your avatar, decorate your farm, and make FocusFarm your own. Focus Made Fun Whether youβre studying for exams, working on projects, or managing ADHD, FocusFarm helps you build focus through calm, rewarding progress. Work smarter. Stay consistent. Grow your focus - and your farm. Download Corefocus today and start your journey to better focus and productivity. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/corefocus/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Matchbox
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Strike, light, and focus until it burns out. Matchbox is a focus timer and habit tracker built around a retro matchbox. Strike a match and stay focused while that one match slowly burns down β a primal, beautiful ritual, faithfully recreated on your iPhone. β A focus timer you strike to start Swipe the match against the striker and it lights with a satisfying, tactile "catch." Then simply focus while the match burns. The countdown quietly fades into the night after a while (tap the screen to peek anytime). Want to stop? Blow into the mic and the flame goes out. β Match Block: tuck distracting apps into the box While your match is burning, the apps you choose are blocked via Screen Time (Family Controls). Social media and games stay "in the box" until the match burns out β or until you blow it out. Which apps you pick never leaves your device. β Ten living night scenes, each with its own sound Moonlit night, snowfield, night rain, firefly lake, starry night, bamboo grove, night sakura, moonlit sea, harvest moon, ink wash. Snow falls, petals swirl, fireflies blink β sometimes a shooting star crosses the sky. Every scene brings its own ambience: hearth, night wind, rain, waves, crickets and more. β Habits, one match at a time Complete a daily habit and strike a single match to log it. The matches in your box run down, so your effort literally stacks up as a physical amount. Streaks are always one glance away. β Matchboxes to collect Vintage, letterpress-style matchbox designs β Nordic, cafΓ©, retro, sakura and more. The joy of collecting keeps you coming back. β Shake to hear it Shake your iPhone on the home screen and the box rattles based on how many matches are left. A real matchbox, in the palm of your hand. Free to use. Premium (one-time or weekly, no free trial) unlocks every matchbox design, backdrop and holder, unlimited habits, no ads, and detailed records. β LINKS - Support: https://tsuzukit.com/contact/ - Terms of Service: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/terms-of-service.html - Privacy Policy: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CoreFocus at 3 against Matchbox's 1. CoreFocus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CoreFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Matchbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CoreFocus ships an update every 4 weeks, Matchbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CoreFocus | Matchbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Isuru Lakmal | Ryo Tsudukihashi |
In-app purchases
CoreFocus
- CoreFocus Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
- CoreFocus Monthly Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- CoreFocus Yearly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- CoreFocus Lifetime pro access$19.99
Matchbox
- Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
- Premium (Lifetime)$19.99









