Comparison

FocusDown vs Patsspace

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

Head to head
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

Patsspace

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Stay focused, block distractions, and grow your own little space. Patsspace combines practical productivity tools with a cozy garden experience that makes studying and working feel more rewarding. Focus with Pat, complete sessions, grow your garden, and turn your productivity into visible progress. Patsspace combines practical focus tools with a soft, playful experience that makes studying and working feel more enjoyable. With different focus modes, app blocking, progress tracking, and a growing garden, Patsspace helps you stay consistent without the pressure of traditional productivity apps. With Patsspace, you can: • use focus modes like Pomodoro and stopwatch • block distracting apps during focus sessions • earn rewards by completing focus sessions • grow plants and build your own garden • unlock different plants, pots, and decorations • track your focus progress and statistics • stay motivated with Pat, your focus companion • focus together with friends and groups • use relaxing focus sounds and ambient audio Every completed session helps your space grow. Plant new flowers, take care of your garden, collect rewards, and create a space that reflects your progress over time. Patsspace is great for: • studying for school or university • staying focused while working • reducing phone distractions • building consistent focus habits • using Pomodoro for deep work • creating a calmer daily routine • making productivity feel more rewarding Whether you are looking for a study timer, Pomodoro timer, app blocker, productivity app, or a cozy focus companion, Patsspace helps you focus in a way that feels calm, personal, and rewarding. Focus. Grow. Make your space yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anpalabs.com/apps/patsspace/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

FocusDown4 screens
Patsspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Patsspace at every 6 days against FocusDown's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FocusDown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Patsspace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusDown ships an update every 3 weeks, Patsspace every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FocusDown versus Patsspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusDownPatsspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaidersoul LLCPatrick Starkmann

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

Patsspace

Subscriptions2
  • Patsspace Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Patsspace Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Patsspace Pro Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is FocusDown free?
FocusDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patsspace free?
Patsspace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusDown or Patsspace have ads?
Both FocusDown and Patsspace show ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusDown or Patsspace?
FocusDown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Patsspace every 6 days. Most recently, FocusDown was updated on October 19, 2026 and Patsspace on October 17, 2026.

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