Comparison

KeepOnFirst vs Focus Quest

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

Head to head
About

KeepOnFirst

Features
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One tap to focus, and your countdown stays live on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (on supported iPhones). TIMER β€’ Classic 25-minute Pomodoro. Set your own focus, short break, and long break lengths. A break starts automatically after focus by default. β€’ Count-up mode too: the timer counts up from zero. Tap Done to log the real time; sessions under 1 minute do not count. It shows on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island as well. β€’ Landscape layout. β€’ White noise while you focus. Four sounds: Lake Breeze, Soft Rain, Spring Forest, Pine Wind. TASKS AND TAGS β€’ Make a to-do list, pick the task to focus on, and see how many Pomodoros each task takes. β€’ Pick a tag before you start (defaults: Coding, Study, Writing, Reading, Meeting, or add your own). Stats show where your time goes. GOALS AND REMINDERS β€’ Set a daily goal. The stats page shows today's count and your streak. β€’ A daily reminder. If you have a streak and have not focused by 8 PM, you get a nudge to keep it going. Turn reminders off in Settings. STATS β€’ See focus time for today, this week, and this month, plus a 7-day trend. WIDGETS, SIRI, AND SHORTCUTS β€’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your timer status. β€’ Works with Siri and Shortcuts. TOMATO COLLECTION β€’ Finish Pomodoros, build streaks, and play through the seasons to collect different tomatoes. 12 in all; the first 3 are free, and the other 9 need Pro. PRO (OPTIONAL) β€’ Unlock all 12 tomatoes on the collection wall. β€’ Long-term stats: monthly hours for the last 12 months, this year's total, your top focus hours, and your longest streak. β€’ No ads, 4 extra themes, and CSV export of your stats. β€’ Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices follow your App Store region. No free trial. β€’ Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase, and the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime in Settings β†’ your name β†’ Subscriptions. The lifetime purchase never renews. β€’ Open Pro from the top of Settings. Restore Purchases is on the Pro screen. β€’ The free version has ads. The timer, tasks, tags, white noise, and widgets are free to use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://keeponfirst.com/pomodoro_privacy

About

Focus Quest

Features
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Unlock Your Productivity Peak FocusQuest is more than just a timerβ€”it’s your companion for building deep-work habits. Designed for those who want a daily system to conquer tasks, not just watch the clock. Whether you're studying, coding, or creating, FocusQuest helps you enter the flow state and stay there. Gamify Your Focus Turn your concentration into a quest. Earn XP and Coins for every minute you focus. Track your daily energy, build your streak, and watch your productivity stats climb. It’s productivity that finally feels rewarding. Key Features: Custom Focus Rhythm: Tailor your focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to fit your personal workflow. Task History: Never retype a task. Quickly restart your most frequent quests from your history. Strict Mode: Eliminate distractions and keep your sessions intentional. Daily Goals & Progress: Set a daily target and track your journey with detailed insights and streak history. Premium Aesthetics: Enjoy a clean, vibrant, and distraction-free interface designed for modern deep work. Pro Membership (Subscription): Upgrade to FocusQuest Pro to unlock: Unlimited daily focus sessions. Full customization of session and break durations. Advanced task history management. Auto-start breaks to maintain your flow seamlessly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focusquest-privacy-policy

Screenshots

KeepOnFirst4 screens
Focus Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Quest at none against KeepOnFirst's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. KeepOnFirst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus Quest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
KeepOnFirst versus Focus Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepOnFirstFocus Quest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryu te LinDOUNIA EL MELLOUKY

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KeepOnFirst

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomodoro Pro Lifetime$11.99
2 purchases

Focus Quest

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is KeepOnFirst free?
KeepOnFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Quest free?
Focus Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeepOnFirst or Focus Quest have ads?
KeepOnFirst shows ads; Focus Quest does not.

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