Comparison

Focus Friend vs Cadence Studio

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

Head to head
About

Focus Friend

Features
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Can't get started? Lose focus halfway through? Focus Friend is a calm focus timer built for ADHD brains and anyone who fights procrastination. One gentle session at a time. No pressure. No guilt. Just a timer that helps you begin. START IN SECONDS โ€ข Pick a session type: Focus, Reading, Meditation, Quick Nap or Sleep โ€ข Choose a length or save your favourite presets โ€ข Type what you're working on so your brain knows the one thing to do SEE TIME PASS โ€ข A clear countdown dial or a soothing hourglass with falling sand โ€ข Follow your session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities โ€ข Start and end chimes so you never have to watch the clock CALM SOUNDS FOR FOCUS โ€ข Rain, forest, ocean, cafรฉ, fireplace, piano, white noise and more (full library with Plus) โ€ข Mix in background sound for study, reading or winding down to sleep โ€ข Switch sounds mid-session without breaking your flow BUILD THE HABIT โ€ข Daily focus time, streaks and a calendar heatmap of your progress โ€ข Rate how each session felt and spot what works for you โ€ข Gentle daily reminders at the time you choose MADE FOR YOU โ€ข Light, dark or system theme โ€ข Your data stays on your device. No account needed. FOCUS FRIEND PLUS Upgrade for the full sound library, no ads and advanced insights with yearly trends and session breakdowns. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Focus Friend is a productivity tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cadence Studio

Features
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Cadence Studio is a simple, powerful timer designed to help you stay focused, build consistency, and take control of your time. Whether you're working, studying, or creating, Cadence Studio helps you stay present and intentional with every session. Features: Create and track focused work sessions Build consistency through repetition Organize sessions with custom categories View your session history Clean, distraction-free design Upgrade to Cadence Studio Pro to unlock: Unlimited sessions Advanced customization Cadence Studio is built to help you focus on what matters - one session at a time.

Screenshots

Focus Friend4 screens
Cadence Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cadence Studio at 15.1 against Focus Friend's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cadence Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Focus Friend versus Cadence Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus FriendCadence Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size78 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvineet GuptaDionne Stratton

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Friend

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Friend Plus โ€” Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Focus Friend Plus โ€” Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus Friend Plus โ€” Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

Cadence Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence Studio Pro$4.991 Month
  • Cadence Studio Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Studio Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Focus Friend free?
Focus Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence Studio free?
Cadence Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Friend or Cadence Studio have ads?
Neither Focus Friend nor Cadence Studio shows ads.

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