Focus Friend vs Doneo
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/
Doneo
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Most focus apps punish you for losing focus. Doneo rewards you for staying focused. Earn XP every time you complete a session, level up, and build streaks that multiply your rewards. One tap to start. 25 minutes to earn. HOW DONEO WORKS Doneo is a Pomodoro focus timer built around one idea: positive reinforcement beats punishment. Every completed focus session earns you XP with satisfying haptic feedback, sound, and animation โ a multi-sensory reward that makes productivity feel like progress, not pressure. 1. Tap once to start a 25-minute focus session 2. Stay focused. The timer does the rest. 3. Earn XP with a satisfying reward moment โ haptics, sound, and animation all at once 4. Take a 5-minute break 5. Optionally write a quick 5-second diary entry to reflect on what you accomplished THE GAMIFICATION THAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK - XP System: Earn XP for every completed session. Your total XP determines your level โ no complicated mechanics, just clear, visible progress. - Streaks: Focus every day to build your streak. The longer your streak, the bigger your XP bonus โ from 10 to 40 bonus XP per session. - Levels: Watch your level rise as your total XP grows. Every session counts. WHY DONEO, NOT ANOTHER TIMER - Rewards, not punishment: Unlike apps that kill your virtual tree when you leave, Doneo gives you something for staying. Positive motivation works better. - Genuinely simple: One tap to start. No task lists to set up, no complicated configurations. Just you and the timer. - Multi-sensory feedback: Haptics, sound, and animation fire together when you complete a session. It feels good โ and that feeling is what brings you back. - 5-second diary: An optional, ultra-fast reflection after each session. No friction, just enough to capture what you did. BUILT FOR STUDENTS, REMOTE WORKERS, AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO FOCUS Whether you are studying for exams, working from home, or trying to build a daily focus habit, Doneo meets you where you are. No learning curve. No feature overload. Just a timer that rewards you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doneo at none against Focus Friend's 3. Doneo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Focus Friend's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Doneo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Friend ships an update every 3 months, Doneo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Friend | Doneo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avineet Gupta | Masayuki Yamada |
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
Doneo
No in-app purchases







