# Focado vs ScrollScholar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focado at 1K against ScrollScholar's 11. ScrollScholar's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focado sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScrollScholar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Focado against 4.7 for ScrollScholar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focado has 1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focado ships an update every 3 weeks, ScrollScholar every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focado | ScrollScholar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Modernist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449830298) | [Morrel Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833973959) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ScrollScholar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by introducing positive friction. Earn back time for distracting apps by completing short, bite-sized language lessons.

**Highlights:** App blocker for distracting apps, Earn screen time by learning, Bite-sized language lessons, Positive friction to break habits, Uses Apple Screen Time technology, Habit-stacking for learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| English | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focado free?

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

### Is ScrollScholar free?

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

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

Focado is rated higher. Focado averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while ScrollScholar averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Focado or ScrollScholar have ads?

Neither Focado nor ScrollScholar shows ads.

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

Focado ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScrollScholar every 6 days. Most recently, Focado was updated on October 1, 2026 and ScrollScholar on September 30, 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.*