Comparison

Texmu vs SfocusPulse

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

Head to head
About

Texmu

Features
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Texmu - Blur the Noise. Focus Your Mind. Texmu helps you stay focused and in control while browsing the web. It automatically blurs words and phrases you find distracting, distressing, or annoying, letting you decide when to see them. Everything happens locally on your device, so your browsing remains completely private. Features   - Works seamlessly in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac  - Add your own words or topics to blur instantly  - Adjust blur strength and customize your experience  - Tap to reveal blurred content at any time  - Whitelist websites you trust  - Create topics to be blurred for better word grouping  - Demo mode to show the blurring capability  - No data collection or tracking of any kind   Texmu gives you a calmer, more focused browsing experience. Designed for peace of mind and total privacy.

About

SfocusPulse

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FocusPulse is a minimalist focus timer with ready-made modes (Pomodoro, Light Work, Deep Work, and Sleep) plus a flexible Custom mode. One tap and you’re in flow: start/pause, instant end, and automatic session saving to History (30 days). Built-in Sounds player includes 9 atmospheric loops (Rain, Forest, City, Ambience, Harbor, Fireplace, Wind, Night, Ocean) with play/pause right on the main screen. Personalize the look with 11 premium themes, including a transparent Glass style and a cozy Warm Neon glow, plus soft highlights for buttons and text. Switch between custom fonts instantly (Pulse Outline, Pulse Clean, Pulse Bold, Pulse Serif). Track your progress with saved sessions, total minutes, and quick history views. The collapsible dock (Focus/History/Settings) stays out of the way when you want a clean screen. Built in SwiftUI with smooth animations and haptics.

Screenshots

Texmu3 screens
SfocusPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Texmu at Free against SfocusPulse's $1.99. Texmu also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SfocusPulse's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Texmu is free to download; SfocusPulse costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Texmu versus SfocusPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexmuSfocusPulse
PriceFree — better$1.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed MohamedVIACHESLAV ZHILTSOV

In-app purchases

None

Texmu

No in-app purchases

None

SfocusPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texmu free?
Texmu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SfocusPulse free?
SfocusPulse costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Texmu or SfocusPulse have ads?
Neither Texmu nor SfocusPulse shows ads.

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