Comparison

Focus vs Pinlo

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

Head to head
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: • Focused Mode: Converts time into value with laser-sharp attention. • 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/

About

Pinlo

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Pinlo turns your photo library into a travel map. • Filter photos by trip dates • Pick a cover and up to 9 highlight photos — each becomes a map pin • Connect stops with routes for easy revisits • Personal fog: places you've been light up on the map • Explore travelers, follow inspiration, share beautiful trip cards Sign in with Google or Sign in with Apple (iOS). Delete your account anytime. Block and report inappropriate content.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
Pinlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinlo at none against Focus's 6. Pinlo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Focus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pinlo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update every 2 weeks, Pinlo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Focus versus Pinlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusPinlo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin Run ChenChao Chung Chiu

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
None

Pinlo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinlo free?
Pinlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus or Pinlo have ads?
Pinlo shows ads; Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus or Pinlo?
Focus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pinlo weekly. Most recently, Focus was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pinlo on August 23, 2026.

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