Comparison

Dopamine Detox vs Focus Canvas

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

Head to head
About

Dopamine Detox

Features
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Your attention span dropped from 12 seconds to 8. You reach for your phone 150+ times a day. You can't finish a movie without checking Instagram. This dopamine detox timer helps you rawdog boredom and reclaim your focus. No meditation. No guidance. No content. Just you and your thoughts. "just sit there." is the anti-app. β€”β€”β€” WHAT IT DOES Nothing. That's the point. Set a timer. Put your phone face-down. Sit with your thoughts. That's it. Start with 15 minutes. Work up to an hour. Share your results. β€”β€”β€” WHY BOREDOM WORKS The rawdogging boredom movement isn't a memeβ€”it's backed by science. People are taking flights without entertainment, walking without podcasts, sitting without scrolling. What happens when you stop overstimulating your brain: dopamine receptors regenerate within 2 weeks, gray matter density increases in areas linked to focus, and creativity spikes during periods of stillness. The cure for overstimulation isn't better content. It's no content at all. β€”β€”β€” INTENTIONALLY MINIMAL Simple timer with no complicated settings. Session history to track your growing tolerance for stillness. Daily stats without gamification pressure. No audio, no music, no guidanceβ€”the silence is the feature. β€”β€”β€” IS THIS FOR YOU? You can't read a book chapter without checking your phone. You feel phantom vibrations. "Doing nothing" feels uncomfortable. You've tried meditation apps but they're just more content. You want to reclaim your attention span, not consume another wellness product. β€”β€”β€” THE 30-DAY CHALLENGE Days 1-3: Extreme discomfort and fidgeting. Days 4-7: Boredom peaks, anxiety spikes. Days 8-14: First glimpses of mental clarity. Days 15-21: New habits form. Days 22-30: Deep stillness emerges. Start with 5 minutes. You'll be surprised how hard it isβ€”and how transformative it becomes. β€”β€”β€” PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No data collection. No ads. No upsells to premium calm sounds. Your stillness is yours. β€”β€”β€” Download now. Put your phone down. Just sit there.

About

Focus Canvas

This app turns your focus sessions into art. As you concentrate, characters of your chosen artwork are revealed, creating a visual representation of your dedication. Completed masterpieces are saved in a gallery, showcasing your focus journey.

Highlights
  • Character-by-character artwork reveal
  • Permanent artwork gallery
  • Custom ASCII art creation from photos/emoji
  • Customizable focus modes and durations
  • Detailed focus statistics
  • Live Activity and widget support
  • Shareable session summaries
Features
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Description Focus Canvas transforms your focus sessions into ASCII art. Start a timer, and watch as every second of concentration unlocks one character of your chosen artwork. Complete a masterpiece, and it joins your permanent gallery β€” a visual trophy of your dedication. HIGHLIGHTS β€’ Character-by-Character Unlock β€” Every second of focus reveals 1 haracter. See your progress in real time as artwork comes to life. β€’ Artwork Gallery β€” Completed works become permanent trophies. Build a collection that represents your focus journey. β€’ Create Custom Art β€” Transform emoji or your own photos into unique ASCII art. Background removal built in. β€’ Focus Tags β€” Multiple modes with custom colors and durations. Perfect for study, workout, reading, or deep work. β€’ Rich Statistics β€” Daily, weekly, and monthly calendar views. Track total minutes, sessions, and completed artworks. β€’ Live Activity & Widget β€” Monitor your timer from the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, or Home Screen. β€’ Session Summary β€” Beautiful recap after each session with shareable artwork preview and stats. Terms of Use: https://jiangsanjie.github.io/doc/focuscanvas/term

Screenshots

Dopamine Detox4 screens
Focus Canvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dopamine Detox at none against Focus Canvas's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Canvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dopamine Detox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Dopamine Detox versus Focus Canvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDopamine DetoxFocus Canvas
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalazs Norbert Horvath鹏 θ’‹

In-app purchases

None

Dopamine Detox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Canvas

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$3.991 Month
  • annual$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$25.99

Questions

Is Dopamine Detox free?
Dopamine Detox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Canvas free?
Focus Canvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dopamine Detox or Focus Canvas have ads?
Neither Dopamine Detox nor Focus Canvas shows ads.

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