Comparison

Focus vs Iskara

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

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Focus

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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/

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Iskara

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每天一張卡,上面有一個問題。 大部分日記 App 給你一張空白的頁,然後你就卡在那裡,不知道要寫什麼。這個不一樣,它會問你一件事,一件你平常不會停下來問自己的事。 你寫的文字跟拍的照片都只留在這台手機裡,不會傳到任何地方去。 一天就一張 翻開之後就不能改了。 一開始你可能會覺得可惜,但這是重點。如果每一篇都能回去修,那它記下來的就不是你當時真的怎麼想,而是你後來比較希望自己怎麼想。 一天一張也是同樣的道理。希望這是一個每天一點一滴的習慣,慢慢更了解自己。 同一個問題過一陣子會再問你一次。 到時候你會看到「去年的今天,你是這樣回答的」。那個瞬間有點奇妙,你會看到自己改變了什麼,或是沒變。這是這個 App 和你一起慢慢累積起來的軌跡。 會問你哪些事 關於今天:從平常的日子裡,翻出一些你沒特別想過的東西 自我探索:你是誰,還有你在意的是什麼 工作與職涯:除了薪水,工作裡真正重要的是什麼 和另一半的日常:想像一下,你想要的是兩個人什麼樣的日常。還沒遇到也沒關係 我的理想關係:搞清楚自己要什麼,比遇到誰更重要 感情裡的自己:把鏡頭轉回自己,在一段關係裡,你會是什麼樣子 用照片記錄,即將推出。 跟朋友一起翻 原來你是⋯⋯是一包免費的同樂卡,90 張分成破冰、入水、深潛三層,由淺到深,剛認識或是老友都能聊。桌上的人一起決定要聊多深,再一張一張翻開。 聊點音樂是給一群喜歡聽歌的人的卡,一起放歌、一起聊。 這兩包都不會進你每天的卡堆,也不用寫字。手機放在桌子中間,輪流翻。 第一次打開的時候,可以先挑一包你最想要的免費送你。 這裡沒有的東西 沒有連續天數,沒有進度條,沒有人看得到你寫了什麼,也沒有讚可以按。 哪天沒寫也不會怎樣,不會有紅點提醒你、不會斷掉什麼。但當然每天寫一點更容易養成習慣。 你的東西是你的 答案跟照片都在你手機裡,不會離開。不用註冊帳號也能用。 要登入也可以,但登入只拿來同步你的提醒時間、開了哪些卡包這種設定。換句話說,伺服器上有你的偏好,但沒有你寫的任何一個文字。

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
Iskara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Iskara at every 6 days against Focus's fortnightly. Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Iskara sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update fortnightly, Iskara every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus versus Iskara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusIskara
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPin Run ChenTsung Hsuan Hsieh

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
5 purchases

Iskara

One-time5
  • 和另一半的日常$2.99
  • 卡包 - 我的理想關係$2.99
  • 卡包 - 感情裡的自己$2.99
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  • 工作與職涯$2.99
  • 聊點音樂$8.99

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iskara free?
Iskara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or Iskara have ads?
Neither Focus nor Iskara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus or Iskara?
Focus ships an update fortnightly, and Iskara every 6 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Iskara on November 10, 2026.

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