Comparison

FocusDown vs FocusDown

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

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About

FocusDown

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
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Your phone is winning. Flip it face down and take it back. FocusDown turns deep focus into a game. Block distracting apps, build streaks, and out-focus your friends. FLIP TO FOCUS Flip your phone face-down and your session starts. Lift it before time's up and your apps stay locked. The simplest way to actually put the phone down. BLOCK WHAT DISTRACTS YOU TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snap — lock the apps that eat your day during every focus session. No willpower required. BUILD A STREAK YOU WON'T BREAK Every session powers up your phone mascot — from Groggy to Legendary — and grows a streak you won't want to lose. RANK AGAINST YOUR FRIENDS Add friends, join live focus rooms, and climb the global leaderboard. Studying alone is boring. Studying ranked is not. COLLECT THE WORLD Earn stamps and souvenirs from every country, one session at a time. Turn focus hours into a passport you actually want to fill. BUILT FOR FOCUS THAT STICKS • Pomodoro timers + deep work sessions • Detailed stats — see exactly where your focus goes • Made for studying, deep work, and ADHD brains that need a nudge • Beat doomscrolling, dopamine detox & phone addiction for good Stop scrolling. Flip down. Lock in. Download FocusDown and make focus the game you want to win. Terms of Use: https://focusdownapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://focusdownapp.com/privacy

About

FocusDown

This app encourages users to put their phone down by using a face-down timer. It detects movement and tilting to remind you to stay focused until the session ends. Build better focus habits with dedicated sessions for studying, work, or reading.

Highlights
  • Face-down focus timer
  • Custom session duration
  • Movement and tilt reminders
  • Focus history tracking
  • Daily and weekly statistics
  • Achievement badges
Features
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FocusDown helps you put your phone down — literally. Start a focus session, place your iPhone face down on a flat surface, and stay away from distractions until the timer ends. Unlike a normal focus timer, FocusDown turns the simple act of flipping your phone over into a clear commitment. During a session, it helps detect movement, tilting, or picking up the phone and gives you a timely reminder so you can return to focus. Great for: * Studying * Deep work * Reading * Exam prep * Writing * Meetings * Phone-free breaks Main features: * Face-down focus timer * Custom session duration * Movement and tilt reminders * Focus history * Daily and weekly statistics * Achievement badges * Calm dark interface How it works: 1. Choose a focus duration. 2. Tap Start. 3. Place your iPhone face down on a flat surface. 4. Stay focused until the session ends. FocusDown does not block other apps. It helps you build a stronger focus habit by making your phone physically harder to pick up. Put your phone down. Stay with one thing. Build better focus, one session at a time. 1. This service is a subscription based paid service, which means you will prepay for future subscription usage. You can currently choose to use this service on a quarterly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Unsubscribe: To cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can unsubscribe by opening System Settings, clicking on Apple ID, clicking on Subscription, selecting Premium, and then unsubscribing. 3. Restore purchase: If you receive a prompt saying "You have already subscribed to this project" during the payment process and confirm that you have completed the purchase before, you can click "Restore Purchase" in the upper right corner to restore the purchase. Membership Service Agreement and Automatic Renewal Agreement: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: txhttps://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

FocusDown4 screens
FocusDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FocusDown at freemium against FocusDown's subscription. FocusDown also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). FocusDown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. FocusDown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and FocusDown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusDown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusDown has 70 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of FocusDown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusDown ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusDown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FocusDown versus FocusDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusDownFocusDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (70 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaidersoul LLC春城 贾

Customer experience

FocusDown

All ratings70 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

FocusDown

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusDown

Subscriptions4
  • FocusDown Pro - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • FocusDown Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FocusDown Pro - Special Offer$14.991 Year
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  • FocusDown Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

FocusDown

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Member$3.991 Month
  • Annual Member7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is FocusDown free?
FocusDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusDown free?
FocusDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusDown or FocusDown?
FocusDown is rated higher. FocusDown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while FocusDown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FocusDown or FocusDown have ads?
FocusDown shows ads; FocusDown does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusDown or FocusDown?
FocusDown ships an update every 3 weeks, and FocusDown every 9 days. Most recently, FocusDown was updated on October 19, 2026 and FocusDown on September 30, 2026.

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