Comparison

Focus Friend vs Focus Correction

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

Focus Correction

Features
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Focus Correction helps you protect deep work sessions, notice distractions, and review short focus history without creating an account. Start a focus session, stay aware when you leave the app, and use simple session history to understand your recent focus patterns. Your focus records and settings are stored locally on your device. Features: - Create timed focus sessions - Detect when a session is interrupted - Review recent focus history - Customize language and preferences - 7-day trial with optional one-time full unlock - Restore purchase support Focus Correction is designed to be lightweight, private, and practical for everyday work.

Screenshots

Focus Friend4 screens
Focus Correction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Correction 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 Focus Correction sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Focus Friend versus Focus Correction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus FriendFocus Correction
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 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvineet GuptaAgileNPI LLC

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
2 purchases

Focus Correction

One-time2
  • Early Bird Full Unlock$1.99
  • Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

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

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