# FocusDown vs FocusValley

The clearest difference is rating: FocusDown at 4.8 against FocusValley's 4.3. FocusDown also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and ratings volume (70 vs 3). FocusValley's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusDown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and FocusValley sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusDown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusDown has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of FocusDown's written reviews are positive against 50% of FocusValley's.

FocusDown ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusValley every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusDown | FocusValley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusdown-flip-to-focus-timer/id6755708778/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusvalley-focus-together/id6771634236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raidersoul LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855760831) | [Lucid Hour](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771634238) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusdown-flip-to-focus-timer/id6755708778)

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by simply flipping your phone face down. It gamifies your focus sessions with a mascot, leaderboards, and progress tracking to build lasting habits.

**Highlights:** Flip phone to start focus, Focus mascot companion, Leaderboards and friend challenges, Session tracking and analytics, Ambient soundscapes, Pomodoro and custom timers, Focus tags for organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusDown Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusDown Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| FocusDown Pro - Special Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| FocusDown Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### FocusValley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusvalley-focus-together/id6771634236)

This app provides a shared virtual farm environment where users focus simultaneously on tasks. Grow virtual crops, earn in-app currency, and customize your avatar while blocking distracting applications. It offers a unique, gamified approach to productivity and focus.

**Highlights:** Shared virtual focus farm, Gamified task completion, In-app currency and rewards, Avatar customization, Distracting app blocking, Pomodoro timer

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carrot Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banana Tree Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Asparagus Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Tomato Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orange Tree Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saffron Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Broccoli Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shine Muscat Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Truffle Skin | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusDown free?

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

### Is FocusValley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusDown or FocusValley?

FocusDown is rated higher. FocusDown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while FocusValley averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do FocusDown or FocusValley have ads?

FocusDown shows ads; FocusValley does not.

### Which is updated more often, FocusDown or FocusValley?

FocusDown ships an update every 3 weeks, and FocusValley every 2 weeks. Most recently, FocusDown was updated on September 28, 2026 and FocusValley on September 23, 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.*