Focusway vs Banana Study
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focusway
This app transforms focus sessions into an immersive flight experience. It combines the Pomodoro technique with cabin ambience, real-time map routes, and a passport stamp collection to enhance deep work and study.
- Immersive flight experience with cabin ambience
- Real-time routes powered by Apple Maps
- Passport stamp collection for destinations
- Seatbelt Pomodoro System with custom cycles
- 5-stage camera motion for flight simulation
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A focus timer designed like a real flight. Focusway combines the Pomodoro technique with immersive cabin ambience, real-time Apple Maps routes, and a passport stamp collection. Built for students, deep workers, and anyone who needs more than a plain countdown. Focusway is a productivity app that reimagines the Pomodoro timer as a flight experience. — # Focus begins in everyday surroundings Silence isn't always the best environment for focus. On a commute, at a café, or at home — the sensation of moving can be the starting point for deep work. # A sensory 'Takeoff Mode' Cabin ambience, captain announcements, and camera animations turn the moment you start focusing into a complete flight experience. # Your own routes & destinations Set your sights on 88 cities around the world and collect passport stamps along the way. Your Flight Log isn't just a record — it's your personal route map. # It's okay to hit turbulence Losing focus is part of the journey. Like passing through turbulence, you can naturally find your altitude again. # Immersive flight experience - Real-time routes powered by Apple Maps - 5-stage camera motion: takeoff – climb – cruise – descent – landing - Cabin ambience + captain announcements # Seatbelt Pomodoro System - Default cycle: 15 min focus / 5 min break - Smooth transitions with audio cues — Fly toward what matters. Take off now, toward what's important to you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Banana Study
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Do you often get distracted when studying alone? Banana Study is a cam study app where you study with cute banana characters. ■ Study side-by-side with Bananas Your camera view and the Bananas' room are shown side-by-side. It's like sitting together in a study cafe, allowing you to focus solely on studying while watching the Bananas. ■ Get instant alerts when your focus wavers On-device face recognition detects moments of distraction like leaving your seat, drowsiness, or looking away. The Bananas react first, helping you regain focus. Captured video never leaves your device and is never stored on a server. ■ Visualize your study progress After studying, your focus time and focus rate for the day are recorded. The past 12 weeks of records show darker for longer focused days, letting you review your study habits at a glance. ■ How focus rate is calculated Focus Rate = Focused Time ÷ Total Study Time. Time spent distracted or away from your seat while the timer is running is excluded; only actual focused time is included in the calculation. ■ Recommended for those who: - Get easily distracted when studying alone - Want to track their study habits with data - Seek a study cafe ambiance for better concentration - Want motivation from cute characters Start your study session with the Bananas today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Banana Study at none against Focusway's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Focusway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Banana Study asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Focusway | Banana Study |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeongsic Yoo | JAEMIN LEE |
In-app purchases
Focusway
- Focusway Monthly$3.991 Month
- Focusway Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Focusway Lifetime Access$48.99
Banana Study
No in-app purchases









