# VirtueFocus vs Franklin's Almanack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Franklin's Almanack at none against VirtueFocus's 1. Franklin's Almanack also leads on ads (none vs shown). VirtueFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VirtueFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Franklin's Almanack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VirtueFocus against 5.0 for Franklin's Almanack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

VirtueFocus ships an update every 4 days, Franklin's Almanack every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VirtueFocus | Franklin's Almanack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuefocus-virtue-tracker/id6756081457/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/franklins-almanack/id6758252900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Veriris LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848599352) | [Via Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871743977) |

## What reviewers say

### VirtueFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuefocus-virtue-tracker/id6756081457)

This app helps you cultivate personal growth by tracking 13 virtues weekly, inspired by Benjamin Franklin's self-improvement system. It includes daily journaling prompts and progress tracking to guide your journey towards becoming a better person.

**Highlights:** Daily virtue tracking grid, Morning and evening journaling, Weekly focus on one virtue, Progress and historical trend analysis, Curated Benjamin Franklin quotes, Private, on-device data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


### Franklin's Almanack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/franklins-almanack/id6758252900)

This app delivers daily proverbs and counsel from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. Browse wisdom by theme, track your progress on virtues, and enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface. Sync your favorites and reflections across devices with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Daily wisdom notifications, Wisdom organized by theme, Yearly virtue ledger, Progress tracking for habits, iCloud sync for reflections, Over 670 authentic sayings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VirtueFocus free?

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

### Is Franklin's Almanack free?

Franklin's Almanack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VirtueFocus or Franklin's Almanack?

VirtueFocus and Franklin's Almanack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do VirtueFocus or Franklin's Almanack have ads?

VirtueFocus shows ads; Franklin's Almanack does not.

### Which is updated more often, VirtueFocus or Franklin's Almanack?

VirtueFocus ships an update every 4 days, and Franklin's Almanack every 2 days. Most recently, VirtueFocus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Franklin's Almanack on October 24, 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.*