Comparison

Focus Quest vs Focus wave

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

Head to head
About

Focus Quest

This app helps users combat distraction and procrastination by gamifying focused work sessions. It offers ambient sounds, personalized insights, and analytics to improve productivity and build consistency.

Highlights
  • Focus music and ambient sounds
  • Pre-built focus session templates
  • Weekly and monthly focus challenges
  • AI-powered coaching and insights
  • Advanced analytics on distraction patterns
  • Smart scheduling for optimal focus times
  • Export stats and share progress
Features
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FocusQuest - Turn Focus Into Fun! Feeling distracted, unmotivated, or stuck in endless scrolling loops? FocusQuest helps you defeat procrastination and turn focused work into a rewarding adventure. Each session brings you closer to your goals and further from distractions. FocusQuest is designed for anyone who wants to focus better, feel less stressed, and make productivity actually enjoyable. What you’ll get: - Focus music and ambient sounds to stay in flow. - Pre-built focus session templates such as Deep Work, Quick Sprint, and Chill Focus. - Weekly and monthly focus challenges that keep you consistent. - AI-powered coaching and personalized insights that adapt to your habits. - Advanced analytics to reveal your distraction patterns. - Smart scheduling that suggests your best focus times automatically. - Premium themes and full customization for a setup that feels like yours. - Export stats and share your adventure with friends. Meet the Focus Monsters: * Scrollzilla, the phone dragon who can’t stop scrolling. * Taskosaurus, the overwhelmed dino covered in sticky notes. * Procrastibear, the sleepy bear always ready for “just five more minutes.” * DoomRabbit, the hyper-energized burnout rabbit who can’t slow down. Download now to build long-term consistency without burnout and rediscover how good it feels to finish what you start! *All features described above require a FocusQuest Pro subscription. Subscription information: - You can subscribe to Upgrade to FocusQuest Pro to unlock all premium features: focus music & ambient sounds, AI insights, advanced analytics, smart scheduling, session templates, and more. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions available: Premium version, weekly, $3.99 and yearly $39.99 - You will be able to access everything for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (monthly or yearly package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.appstarfamily.com/terms-of-use.html * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

About

Focus wave

This app transforms your time management into a visual experience, helping you stay focused on studying, projects, or daily tasks. It offers a dynamic and adaptable approach to productivity beyond traditional timers.

Highlights
  • Visual time tracking
  • Task management
  • Customizable interface
  • Study aid
  • Project management
Features
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Whether you are studying for exams, working on a side project, or just trying to manage your day, FocusWave turns your time into a visual experience. Say goodbye to boring clocks and hello to a productivity tool that adapts to your style.

Screenshots

Focus Quest4 screens
Focus wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus wave at 5.0 against Focus Quest's 4.2. Focus wave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Focus Quest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Focus Quest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Focus wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Focus Quest versus Focus wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus QuestFocus wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Star FamilyFranklin Park

Customer experience

Focus Quest

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Focus wave

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Quest

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Version$39.991 Year
None

Focus wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Quest free?
Focus Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus wave free?
Focus wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Focus Quest or Focus wave?
Focus wave is rated higher. Focus Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Focus wave averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Focus Quest or Focus wave have ads?
Neither Focus Quest nor Focus wave shows ads.

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