Focus Friend vs Cadence Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Friend
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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 โข Pick a session type: Focus, Reading, Meditation, Quick Nap or Sleep โข Choose a length or save your favourite presets โข Type what you're working on so your brain knows the one thing to do SEE TIME PASS โข A clear countdown dial or a soothing hourglass with falling sand โข Follow your session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities โข Start and end chimes so you never have to watch the clock CALM SOUNDS FOR FOCUS โข Rain, forest, ocean, cafรฉ, fireplace, piano, white noise and more (full library with Plus) โข Mix in background sound for study, reading or winding down to sleep โข Switch sounds mid-session without breaking your flow BUILD THE HABIT โข Daily focus time, streaks and a calendar heatmap of your progress โข Rate how each session felt and spot what works for you โข Gentle daily reminders at the time you choose MADE FOR YOU โข Light, dark or system theme โข 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/
Cadence Studio
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
| Parameter | Focus Friend | Cadence Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avineet Gupta | Dionne Stratton |
In-app purchases
Focus Friend
- Focus Friend Plus โ Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Focus Friend Plus โ Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Focus Friend Plus โ Lifetime$14.99
Cadence Studio
- Cadence Studio Pro$4.991 Month
- Cadence Studio Pro$24.991 Year
- Cadence Studio Pro$59.99







