Comparison

Focus Arc vs Loop Focus

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

Head to head
About

Focus Arc

Features
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Focus Arc turns your focus time into a little adventure. Start a timer, lock in on your task – and get cheered on by characters that root for you, hype you up, and sometimes just crack a bad joke. Stop the Doom-Scrolling Turn on Deep Focus and block distracting apps during your session. You choose which ones – Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, whatever pulls you in. No swiping, no "just a quick look". Just you and your task. Your Focus, Your Village Every session earns you coins. Use them to unlock new characters, build structures on your Focus Island, and watch your village grow – session by session. Over 25 Collectible Characters From the motivating Panda to the grumpy Troll to the philosophical Blue Pawn – every character has their own personality, their own lines, and their own animations. Some unlock through focus time, others through streaks or weekly challenges. A Timer That Fits You Classic countdown or endless mode as a stopwatch. With Live Activities on your lock screen and Apple Watch sync, you always know where you stand – even with your phone in your pocket. Daily Rewards & Challenges Log in daily for increasing rewards. Weekly challenges give you a goal and unlock exclusive content. Streaks & Achievements Keep your streak alive, hit milestones, and collect achievements. Every day counts. iCloud Sync & Apple Watch Your progress syncs across all your devices. Start sessions right from your wrist – timer sync between iPhone and Apple Watch works both ways. Focus Arc isn't just another timer app with gamification slapped on top. It's an app that genuinely tries to make focus time a little more enjoyable – with characters that feel like small companions on the way to better habits. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Loop Focus

Features
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a minimal focus timer that helps you build deep work habits β€” without the noise. Start a session, pick a tag, and focus. Loop runs quietly in the background, tracking your time through the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. When you're done, your session is saved automatically. - Simple by design : No Pomodoro pressure. No forced breaks. Just a clean timer that stays out of your way and lets you work at your own pace. - Tags for every kind of work: Create custom tags β€” Study, Work, Exercise, Reading, or anything else. See exactly where your time goes. - Stats that actually mean something: Weekly and monthly charts show your focus patterns at a glance. - Built for your rhythm: Night owl? Set a custom day boundary (e.g. 3 AM) so your late-night sessions count toward the right day. - Always within reach: Live Activity, Home Screen widget, Apple Watch companion app. - iCloud sync: Your sessions sync automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Start a session on your iPhone, check your stats on another device β€” everything stays in sync.

Screenshots

Focus Arc4 screens
Loop Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Focus at none against Focus Arc's 10. Loop Focus also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Arc sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Focus Arc versus Loop Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus ArcLoop Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size87 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIbrahim VarliYoungshin Son

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Focus Arc

One-time10
  • Yellow Archer$0.99
  • Black Lancer$0.99
  • Yellow Lancer$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Yellow Monk$0.99
  • Red Monk$0.99
  • Black Archer$0.99
  • Blue Archer$0.99
  • Blue Monk$0.99
  • Blue Warrior$0.99
  • Bob$0.99
None

Loop Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Arc free?
Focus Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Focus free?
Loop Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Arc or Loop Focus have ads?
Neither Focus Arc nor Loop Focus shows ads.

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