# FocusLapse vs Sesh

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusLapse at none against Sesh's 2. FocusLapse also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sesh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FocusLapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FocusLapse against 5.0 for Sesh. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusLapse has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusLapse | Sesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuslapse-study-time-lapse/id6756807803/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sesh-lock-tf-in/id6803688518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [cocon Godo Kaisha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861117531) | [SONAL SHARMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803688520) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusLapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuslapse-study-time-lapse/id6756807803)

Record your study or work sessions as time-lapse videos. This app helps reduce phone distractions and provides a visual log of your effort. Review your progress with animated overlays and history tracking.

**Highlights:** Record study/work sessions as time-lapse videos, Animated analog clock overlay, Front and rear camera support, Adjustable video speed, Focus history and progress graphs, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sesh-lock-tf-in/id6803688518)

This app uses your phone's camera to record a timelapse of your study sessions, providing visual proof of your work. It helps build focus through accountability and tracks your progress with streaks and a heatmap. Export your timelapses for social media.

**Highlights:** Automatic timelapse capture, GitHub-style contribution heatmap, Streak tracking, Weekly skip for streaks, Export to camera roll, On-device storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusLapse free?

FocusLapse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sesh free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusLapse or Sesh?

FocusLapse and Sesh are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do FocusLapse or Sesh have ads?

Neither FocusLapse nor Sesh shows ads.

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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.*