# Focused vs Focado

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focado at free with in-app purchases against Focused's subscription. Focado also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focused sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Focado sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Focused against 4.8 for Focado. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focado has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focused | Focado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-focus-sessions/id6754571510/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Morones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837269531) | [Modernist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449830298) |

## What reviewers say

### Focused

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-focus-sessions/id6754571510)

This app helps you track, analyze, and share your focus sessions. It offers advanced analytics, app blocking during sessions, and multiple timer modes including Pomodoro. Set daily and weekly goals to improve your productivity and understand your time management.

**Highlights:** Track focus sessions, Advanced analytics and insights, Block distracting apps, Pomodoro and other timer modes, Organize sessions with tags, Create and share session summaries, Set daily and weekly focus goals

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused | $12.99 | per month |
| Focused | $14.99 | per month |
| Focused | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused | $39.99 | per year |
| Focused | $49.99 | per year |


### Focado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509)

This app uses a charming knitting avocado character to motivate users to focus. As you concentrate, the avocado knits items that can be traded for decorations to upgrade its room. It offers features like deep focus mode and Pomodoro breaks to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Knitting mechanic with focus progress, Trade knitted items for room decorations, Deep focus mode to block distractions, Pomodoro break timer, Live Activity for Lock Screen tracking, Customizable room themes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Focado Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Thinkcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Smartcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Brainycado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grungecado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bookcado | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vibecado | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focused free?

Focused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focado free?

Focado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focused or Focado?

Focado is rated higher. Focused averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Focado averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Focused or Focado have ads?

Neither Focused nor Focado shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focused or Focado?

Focused ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focado every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focused was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focado on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*