Comparison

Focus Fox vs ZenFocus

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

Head to head
About

Focus Fox

This app encourages physical activity by blocking access to selected apps until you meet daily step, exercise, or calorie burn goals. It aims to improve sleep, focus, and reduce screen time by making self-discipline rewarding and gamified.

Highlights
  • App blocking based on activity goals
  • Integrates with Apple HealthKit
  • Gamified motivation and streaks
  • Daily goals for movement
  • Real-time progress feedback
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Move first, scroll later. Focus Fox helps you turn your activity into focus. By connecting with Apple HealthKit, it blocks your selected apps until you reach your daily step, exercise minutes, or active energy burned goals. Once you move, you unlock. It’s that simple. Why Focus Fox - Users report 30% better sleep after 3 weeks - 72% improved focus during work and study - 43% less screen time in the first week - Limit screen time naturally through movement - Track activity directly from Apple Health - Be present and stay in your screen zen - A true healthy app for your digital wellbeing Healthy habits, lasting change Focus Fox is more than a screen time control tool, it’s a habit builder that helps you stay mindful, active, and in control of your time. Every step, stretch, or workout gets you closer to unlocking your favorite apps β€” making self-discipline feel rewarding, not restrictive. Stay motivated - Daily goals keep you moving - App time limits that align with your health goals - Real-time feedback on your progress - Gamified motivation to keep your streak alive Designed for digital wellbeing Whether you want to unplug, focus deeply, or just move more, Focus Fox helps you find balance between your screen time and your real life. Your phone becomes a tool for growth, not distraction. Privacy First Focus Fox uses Apple’s Family Controls and HealthKit APIs securely. Your data stays private, on-device, and fully in your control. Focus Fox – The Healthy Way to Focus Build habits that last. Move, focus, and feel better, one goal at a time. Privacy Policy: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/index.md Support: https://tuzcuumut.github.io/focus-fox-privacy/support.md Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZenFocus

Features
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ZenFocus helps you stay focused with calming ambient sounds in a beautiful minimalist interface. Free Features β€’ Rain sound β€’ River sound β€’ Simple one-tap playback β€’ Dark mode design β€’ Background audio support ZenFocus Pro β€’ Ocean sound β€’ Cafe ambience β€’ Space ambience β€’ 25-minute Pomodoro timer β€’ Lifetime unlock β€’ Restore purchases support Designed for students, developers, designers and anyone who wants to improve focus while studying or working. Simple. Minimal. Distraction-free.

Screenshots

Focus Fox4 screens
ZenFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZenFocus at none against Focus Fox's shown. ZenFocus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 Fox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ZenFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Focus Fox versus ZenFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus FoxZenFocus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUmut TuzcuMustafa BOYAMA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Fox

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Fox Weekly Premium14 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Focus Fox Annual Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Focus Fox Annual, Intro Offer1 Year trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

ZenFocus

One-time1
  • ZenFocus Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Focus Fox free?
Focus Fox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenFocus free?
ZenFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Fox or ZenFocus have ads?
Focus Fox shows ads; ZenFocus does not.

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