# FocusAir vs Focus Rail

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusAir at every 2 weeks against Focus Rail's every 4 weeks. Focus Rail's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusAir sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Focus Rail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FocusAir against 5.0 for Focus Rail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Rail has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FocusAir ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Rail every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusAir | Focus Rail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusair-deep-focus-timer/id6756526902/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-rail-pomodoro-timer/id6758016543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Smaliak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768964813) | [Mithilesh Chellappan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832137339) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusAir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusair-deep-focus-timer/id6756526902)

Transform focus time into an engaging flight game. Block distractions, set destinations, and earn rewards as your virtual plane travels a real map. Track progress, unlock new aircraft, and build a streak of productive sessions.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with flight simulation, App blocking using Screen Time controls, Unlockable aircraft and in-game rewards, Progress tracking and ranking system, Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, Multi-stop tours for chained sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Focus Rail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-rail-pomodoro-timer/id6758016543)

This app transforms focus sessions into engaging train journeys across real railway routes. Stay motivated by watching your progress on a map as you complete work or study blocks. It offers a more visually dynamic alternative to traditional timers.

**Highlights:** Gamified train journeys for focus sessions, Pomodoro and deep work session options, Live Activities for active sessions, Trip history and session statistics, Ambient sound options, Customizable map styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Rail Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Rail Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Rail Pro (Lifetime) | $35.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusAir free?

FocusAir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Rail free?

Focus Rail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FocusAir or Focus Rail?

FocusAir and Focus Rail are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do FocusAir or Focus Rail have ads?

Neither FocusAir nor Focus Rail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusAir or Focus Rail?

FocusAir ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Rail every 4 weeks. Most recently, FocusAir was updated on October 16, 2026 and Focus Rail on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*