Comparison

Focus One vs FocusQuest

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

Head to head
About

Focus One

Features
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Focus One is a simple focus timer for people who want to start one task, stay with it, and reduce mental clutter. Choose what you will do now, set a timer, and begin. The app keeps the screen quiet so you can return to the one thing in front of you. The settings screen lets you choose the app language, so the app can be localized to the language you select. Useful for study, work, Pomodoro-style sessions, ADHD-friendly routines, and building a visible focus record over time.

About

FocusQuest

Features
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I can’t seem to stay focused. I know what I need to do, but my mind keeps wandering. FocusQuest is an app designed to change that. Your timer-based work sessions become “battles.” Your concentration builds up as you play the game. However, this app isn’t about “staying focused while playing a game.” It gamifies concentration itself. We’ve eliminated unnecessary frills and designed it to keep you coming back. It’s not a “game character” that levels up—it’s you. And the rewards aren’t for a character; they’re for you in real life. Reward yourself for your efforts. That accumulation becomes a habit. Your concentration time is visualized in a graph, so you can see your daily progress. Whether it’s studying or work. From “I have to” to “I want to.” Your concentration becomes a story. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus One4 screens
FocusQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus One at none against FocusQuest's 2. FocusQuest's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. FocusQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Focus One asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus One ships an update every 2 weeks, FocusQuest weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus One versus FocusQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus OneFocusQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYNETMASAHITO MATSUSHITA

In-app purchases

None

Focus One

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusQuest

Subscriptions2
  • FocusQuest Premium$1.991 Month
  • FocusQuest Premium$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus One free?
Focus One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusQuest free?
FocusQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus One or FocusQuest have ads?
Both Focus One and FocusQuest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus One or FocusQuest?
Focus One ships an update every 2 weeks, and FocusQuest weekly. Most recently, Focus One was updated on November 9, 2026 and FocusQuest on November 5, 2026.

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