Comparison

Focus vs absolutely nothing.

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

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About

Focus

Features
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Focus shouldn't be a burden, but the joy of living in the moment. 【App Description】 "Focus" uses a "low barrier, count-up" approach to free you from the anxiety of countdown timers. We believe that the essence of attention is not just about intense sprinting, but also includes appropriate white space for rest. This is a focus tool that combines brain science concepts with cosmic aesthetics, accompanying you to find inner peace and rhythm in the age of information explosion. 【Key Features】 1.Attention Savings: The Neuroscience of Balance We categorize attention into two essential modes and help you balance them: β€’ Focused Mode: Converts time into value with laser-sharp attention. β€’ Diffused Mode: Allows "white space" to act as restoration, sparking creativity through relaxation. 2.Stress-Free Timer & Retroactive Entry Just tap start and slip into the flow. No ticking countdowns, only a dialogue between you and the present moment. Forgot to track? No problem. The app supports retroactive entry so you never miss a moment of "living in the now." 3.A Micro-Universe in Your Palm Every focus session generates a unique star based on the duration, focus type, and your feelings. Watching them shine in your personal universe makes you realize how precious every moment seized in the vastness of space and time truly is. 4.Random Quotes: Inspiration from the Cosmos Receive a random quote after every session. It provides immediate encouragement and inspiration after your effort, recharging your spirit and sustaining positive energy. 5.Immersive "Black Hole" Experience The current version features six curated ambient soundscapes (white noise and atmospheric music) to help you immerse yourself in the moment. Like falling into a black hole, you will forget the passage of time and quickly enter a deep state of flow. 6.Mood & Data Review We track more than just time; we track feelings. Review your focus history through data charts to understand your peak performance patterns and optimal state. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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absolutely nothing.

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Nothing is an app about doing absolutely nothing, and enjoying every second of it. In a world full of productivity apps, notifications, and endless to-do lists, Nothing gives you permission to just... stop. No goals. No streaks. No achievements. Just you and a few gentle, pointless interactions. MODES β€’ Nothing Mode: A blank screen. That's it. Breathe. β€’ Interactive Mode: Tap anywhere to pop colorful bubbles. No score. No timer. Just satisfying pops. β€’ Constellation Mode: Tap to place stars and watch them connect into your own constellations. Draw the night sky, one star at a time. β€’ Coffee Mode: Watch steam rise from a warm cup of coffee. No rush. It's not going anywhere. FEATURES β€’ Gentle sound effects and haptic feedback β€’ Dark, minimal design β€’ No ads. No tracking. No data collection. β€’ No sign-up required. Ever. Nothing is for the moments between moments. For waiting rooms, late nights, and lazy Sundays. For when you want to use your phone without your phone using you. Download Nothing. Do nothing. Feel something.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
absolutely nothing.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus at fortnightly against absolutely nothing.'s every 3 months. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and absolutely nothing. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update fortnightly, absolutely nothing. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Focus versus absolutely nothing.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusabsolutely nothing.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin Run ChenOrkun Sefik

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Focus PRO - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Focus Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$1.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$4.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee!$9.99
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  • Focus Pro - Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

absolutely nothing.

One-time1
  • Buy the developer a coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is absolutely nothing. free?
absolutely nothing. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or absolutely nothing. have ads?
Neither Focus nor absolutely nothing. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus or absolutely nothing.?
Focus ships an update fortnightly, and absolutely nothing. every 3 months. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 7, 2026 and absolutely nothing. on October 28, 2026.

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