# Focado vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is device support: Focus Timer at 4 against Focado's 1. Focado's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focado sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focado | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focado-focus-timer/id6755039509/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modernist LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449830298) | [Cododev Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783608645) |

## 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 (7)**

| 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 | $39.99 | per year |
| Focado Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Bookcado | $5.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-tracker/id6783885870)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focado free?

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

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Do Focado or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Focado nor Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focado or Focus Timer?

Focado ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focado was updated on November 9, 2026 and Focus Timer on November 10, 2026.

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