FocusRoom vs LifeLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FocusRoom
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FocusRoom is the focus timer and app blocker built for ADHD brains and deep workers. Most productivity apps add noise. FocusRoom strips it away β turning your tasks, focus timer, and app blocker into one calm mission control. Why FocusRoom feels different β’ Block distracting apps with Apple's Screen Time API so social media stays grounded during missions. β’ Track your active focus flight on the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and StandBy β in real time. β’ Switch to a cinematic 3D cockpit with ticket-style animations that make every session feel like a launch. β’ See your Focus Health score, deep-focus days, and streaks so your habits actually compound over time. Features β’ Simple, clutter-free tasks β Capture tasks into clean lists for work, school, and life, and focus on what you'll actually do today. β’ Space-themed focus sessions β Start a mission and fly from Earth to distant planets as the timer runs. Each trip has a clear start, destination, and arrival. β’ App blocking with Screen Time (iOS) β Block distracting apps during missions using Apple's Device Activity API so nothing pulls you out of deep work. β’ 3D space cockpit & first-class tickets β Switch from 2D map to cinematic 3D flights with ticket-style animations that make every session feel special. β’ Live Activity & StandBy flight tracker β Track your current focus flight on the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and StandBy while your phone is locked. β’ Advanced focus analytics β View total focus time, distance traveled, best streaks, deep-focus days, completion rate, and a Focus Health score. β’ Calming ambience & soundscapes β Space-inspired sounds help you get into deep work without stress. β’ Daily focus reminders (optional) β Set a custom time to get a gentle nudge to start your focus trip. β’ Rewarding progress β See how far you've traveled, track Pomodoro-style sessions and streaks, and watch your Focus Health improve over time. β’ Habit orbit & tasks widgets β See today's missions and your last 3 months of focus as a grid of habit dots right on your Home Screen. β’ Recurring missions β Turn tasks into automatic daily, weekly, or custom routines so important work reappears on schedule. β’ Unlimited mission lists β Create as many lists as you want (School, Work, Deep Work, Side Projects, Content Ideas, Chores and more), each with its own icon and color. β’ Minimal, beautiful design β A dark, cockpit-style interface with planets, stars, and smooth animations. FocusRoom is the only app that turns your to-do list into a mission β and your lock screen into a cockpit. Your tasks stay simple, your mind stays clear, and deep work finally feels like something worth showing up for. Subscription Information Subscription Name: FocusRoom Premium Subscription Length: Auto-renewing subscriptions available monthly or yearly Price: Displayed in-app and varies by region Payment: Charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation Auto-Renewal: Renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal Manage Subscription: Manage or cancel in Settings β Apple ID β Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://usefocusroom.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LifeLab
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Most productivity apps ask you to commit to forever. LifeLab asks you to test. LifeLab is a quiet, non judgmental space designed to help you run small, structured self experiments on your lifestyle, health, work, and routines. Instead of chasing streaks or feeling guilty about skipped days, you frame your goals as questions and collect evidence on what actually improves your focus, energy, and mood. HOW IT WORKS 1. Frame a Question Turn any goal or curiosity into a test. Example: βWill a 10 minute evening walk improve my sleep quality?β 2. Define a Minimum Version Set a micro goal for low energy days. Example: βJust step outside for 2 minutes.β 3. Choose Your Length and Rhythm Run your test for 3 days, 1 week, or 4 weeks. Track daily, weekly, or on specific days. 4. Check In and Log Mark occurrences as βDoneβ, βMinimumβ, or βSkippedβ, which is treated as valuable data, not failure. 5. Reflect and Learn Review insights at the end of the experiment and decide whether to continue, modify, or archive the routine. KEY FEATURES β’ No Streaks, No Guilt Skipping a check in is just useful data to understand why a routine did not fit. β’ Flexible Scheduling Perfect for non daily routines like Mon/Wed/Fri workouts or Sunday journaling. β’ Minimum Version Support Keeps you consistent without burning out. β’ Custom Metric Tracking Log energy levels, focus, sleep, or custom notes alongside your experiment. β’ End of Experiment Reviews Deep dive statistics and AI assisted summaries to help you make decisions. WHY LIFELAB? LifeLab is designed for overthinkers, creators, freelancers, and anyone tired of traditional high pressure habit trackers. We believe self improvement should feel like a calm personal laboratory, not a chore list. Start your first tiny experiment today and build a lifestyle tailored to who you actually are. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING LifeLab offers an optional Premium subscription to unlock unlimited active experiments, advanced AI insights, and custom metrics. β’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β’ Manage your subscription and turn off auto renewal in your Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusRoom at every 8 days against LifeLab's every 6 weeks. LifeLab's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. FocusRoom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and LifeLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FocusRoom ships an update every 8 days, LifeLab every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusRoom | LifeLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riad Joul | ABDULKADR MUWAKKED |
In-app purchases
FocusRoom
- FocusRoom premium$5.991 Month
- FocusRoom premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
LifeLab
- LifeLab Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- LifeLab Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year









