Comparison

Duora vs Epoca

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

Head to head
About

Duora

Features
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Powered by Apple's latest Foundation Models framework and on-device MLX models, Duora brings fast and reliable intelligence directly to your device while keeping your data fully protected. After setup, local models work without an internet connection and your information never leaves your device. Key Features: 1. On-Device Intelligence Built on native Apple Foundation Models and downloadable MLX models, optimized for iPhone to deliver fast, efficient responses. 2. Private and Offline by Design All processing happens locally. No servers, no uploads, no tracking. Once your models are ready, Duora works even without an internet connection. 3. Duora Voice Assistant Talk to Duora naturally with selectable on-device speech recognition and voice models, then hear the answer hands-free. 4. Web Search Bring current information and cited sources into a conversation whenever you choose. 5. Document Reading Import documents and ask questions grounded in their contents. 6. Duora Connect Use your own nearby Mac or iPad to run larger local models over your local network. 7. Duora Benchmark Measure and compare on-device model speed with consistent performance tests. 8. Layered Reasoning Duora analyzes your question from multiple perspectives, breaks it into clear steps, and produces thoughtful, accurate answers. 9. Long and Continuous Conversations Smart context management keeps your conversation flowing seamlessly, no matter how long you chat. 10. Shaped Around You Tune Duora's personality, expertise, and tone, and define custom rules for how it thinks and responds. 11. Refined Native Design A smooth, focused interface with fluid animations, a minimal layout, and full support for system appearance.

About

Epoca

This app transforms your focus sessions into a cosmic evolutionary journey. Lock your device to progress through historical eras and witness the birth of stars and civilizations. Track your deep work and unlock achievements as you stop procrastinating.

Highlights
  • Interactive historical timeline
  • Device locking for focus
  • Cosmic evolution simulation
  • Focus statistics tracking
  • Unlockable historical achievements
  • Gamified productivity tool
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Can you resist the temptation to check your phone while the universe evolves? Welcome to Epoca: Journey Through Time, the productivity tool where your focus determines the destiny of the cosmos. Turn your study or work sessions into millennia of evolution. How it works: Start your Era: Choose the historical or cosmic period you want to unlock. Lock your device: Time only moves forward if you stay away from distractions. Evolve: If you stay focused, you'll witness the birth of stars, civilizations, and future technologies. If you leave the app... time stands still. Key Features: Deep Gamification: More than a timer—it’s an interactive timeline from the origin of everything to the distant future. Focus Stats: Track how much time you’ve "lived" in a state of deep work. Historical Achievements: Unlock key human milestones as you improve your habits. Stop procrastinating and start making history. Your time is the engine of the universe. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Duora4 screens
Epoca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duora at none against Epoca's 3. Epoca's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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. Epoca sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Duora asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duora ships an update every 7 months, Epoca every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Duora versus Epoca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuoraEpoca
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYAVUZ KAAN AKYUZJuan Manuel Bravo

In-app purchases

None

Duora

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Epoca

Subscriptions2
  • Epoca Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Epoca Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Epoca Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Duora free?
Duora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epoca free?
Epoca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Duora or Epoca have ads?
Neither Duora nor Epoca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duora or Epoca?
Duora ships an update every 7 months, and Epoca every 6 days. Most recently, Duora was updated on November 5, 2026 and Epoca on November 5, 2026.

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