VirtueFocus vs Smoke Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Smoke Timer
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. VirtueFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smoke Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
VirtueFocus ships an update every 4 days, Smoke Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VirtueFocus | Smoke Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Veriris LLC | Ilya Velichko |
In-app purchases
VirtueFocus
- Remove Ads$14.99
Smoke Timer
No in-app purchases








