Comparison

FocusFlow vs SkillQuest

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

Head to head
About

FocusFlow

Features
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Focus without lifting a finger. The voice-powered app blocker and time blocking tool that turns Screen Time into your productivity system. FocusFlow Pro is a hands-free app blocker built on Apple’s Screen Time. Start a focus session, block distracting apps, and now plan tasks by voice, then get reminder notifications so nothing slips. SAY IT. DONE. Use natural voice commands like: * “Block Instagram for 30 minutes” * “Block social apps for 2 hours” NEW: VOICE TASK PLANNER + TASK REMINDERS Create tasks instantly with your voice: * “Add ‘send invoice’ to my tasks” * “Remind me about it at 4pm” * “Remind me every weekday at 9” Every task can trigger reminder notifications, so your plan stays real, even when you’re busy. ACTUALLY HARD TO BYPASS Powered by Apple Screen Time: * Blocking stays active even if the app is closed * Sessions end automatically when the timer finishes * Designed to reduce quick “just one minute” slip-ups TIME BLOCKING & FOCUS SESSIONS FOR REAL LIFE * Quick focus sessions for study or work * Repeatable routines (your go-to session setups) * Simple flow: pick apps, set time, start PRIVACY-FIRST * Voice processing on-device when possible * No voice recordings stored * Optional cloud sync (only if you choose to sign in) * No ads. No selling your data. PERMISSIONS * Screen Time: to enforce app blocking * Microphone: for voice commands (optional) * Notifications: for session + task reminders Perfect for students who need study focus, professionals managing deep work sessions, or anyone building better task routines. Requires iOS 16+ Questions? support@focusflow.cc
 Terms: https://www.focusflow.cc/terms
 Privacy: https://www.focusflow.cc/privacy
 Feedback: https://www.focusflow.cc/feedback

About

SkillQuest

Features
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SkillQuest helps you build skills with focus timers, XP, levels, statistics and motivating social progress. Start a timer for any skill and see your progress after every session. Use SkillQuest for studying, programming, music practice, reading, writing, sports or any routine you want to strengthen. Key features: - Focus timers for your skills - XP, levels and streaks - Statistics by day, week, month and year - Themes and personalization - Friends and challenges - Family groups for guidance and motivation - Guest mode to start immediately SkillQuest makes your time visible. You do not just track what you did; you see how your skills grow over time. Premium unlocks more freedom, including expanded features, more personalization and family management. SkillQuest is ad-free and built with privacy in mind. Support: hello@skill-quest.app Privacy: https://skill-quest.app/privacy

Screenshots

FocusFlow4 screens
SkillQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

FocusFlow and SkillQuest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. FocusFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SkillQuest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusFlow ships an update monthly, SkillQuest every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FocusFlow versus SkillQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFlowSkillQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiress Kenne tsasseJohannes Vlasblom

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusFlow

Subscriptions2
  • FocusFlow Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • FocusFlow Premium - Annual$49.991 Year
4 purchases

SkillQuest

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Family Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
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  • Family Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusFlow free?
FocusFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkillQuest free?
SkillQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusFlow or SkillQuest have ads?
Neither FocusFlow nor SkillQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusFlow or SkillQuest?
FocusFlow ships an update monthly, and SkillQuest every 6 weeks. Most recently, FocusFlow was updated on November 9, 2026 and SkillQuest on November 9, 2026.

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