Comparison

VirtueFocus vs Smoke Timer

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

Head to head
About

VirtueFocus

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
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Become the person you were meant to be. VirtueFocus brings Benjamin Franklin's legendary self-improvement system to your pocket. In 1726, Franklin created a simple but powerful method to build character — tracking 13 virtues weekly to become "a better and happier man." Now you can follow his exact approach. HOW IT WORKS Each week, focus on one of Franklin's 13 virtues: • Temperance • Silence • Order • Resolution • Frugality • Industry • Sincerity • Justice • Moderation • Cleanliness • Tranquility • Chastity • Humility Track daily, reflect honestly, and watch yourself improve over 13-week cycles. FEATURES Daily Virtue Chart The classic Franklin grid — 13 virtues across 7 days. Tap to mark when you fall short. Your goal: fewer marks each week. Morning & Evening Journal Start each day asking "What good shall I do today?" End by reflecting "What good have I done?" — just as Franklin did. Weekly Focus System Concentrate on one virtue per week while maintaining awareness of all thirteen. Complete four full cycles per year. Progress Tracking See your improvement over time with weekly summaries, cycle overviews, and historical trends. Franklin's Wisdom Curated quotes and insights from Franklin himself, matched to your current focus virtue. PRIVACY FIRST Your personal reflections stay on your device. No accounts. No cloud sync. No data collection. Your journey of self-improvement is yours alone. WHY FRANKLIN'S METHOD? Benjamin Franklin used this system throughout his life and credited it with much of his success. The method works because it's: • Simple — just track and reflect daily • Focused — one virtue at a time • Honest — acknowledge shortcomings without judgment • Cyclical — continuous improvement, not perfection Whether you're seeking personal growth, building better habits, or exploring timeless wisdom, VirtueFocus provides a structured path to becoming your best self. Start your journey today. Your future self will thank you.

About

Smoke Timer

Features
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Smoke Timer helps you gradually reduce cigarette consumption and quit smoking naturally. How it works: Set an initial interval between smoke breaks. Each time you press "Smoke", the interval automatically increases by 1 minute. By increasing the interval by 1 minute, you'll reduce consumption by dozens of cigarettes per day in just a few days. When you reach one cigarette per day, you'll simply forget to smoke at some point. Quitting smoking becomes smoother - without stress, without sudden restrictions, naturally.

Screenshots

VirtueFocus4 screens
Smoke Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smoke Timer at none against VirtueFocus's 1. Smoke Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, device support 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. VirtueFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smoke Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtueFocus ships an update every 4 days, Smoke Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VirtueFocus versus Smoke Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtueFocusSmoke Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVeriris LLCIlya Velichko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VirtueFocus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99
None

Smoke Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtueFocus free?
VirtueFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smoke Timer free?
Smoke Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VirtueFocus or Smoke Timer have ads?
VirtueFocus shows ads; Smoke Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, VirtueFocus or Smoke Timer?
VirtueFocus ships an update every 4 days, and Smoke Timer daily. Most recently, VirtueFocus was updated on October 4, 2026 and Smoke Timer on October 11, 2026.

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