Focus One vs Murova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Focus One
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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.
Murova
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Murova is a calm, offline-first Pomodoro timer that helps you work in focused sessions and actually rest between them. Start a focus block, take a break, repeat and build a streak you can see. Your countdown stays live on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you always know the time left without reopening the app. WORK IN SESSIONS โข Classic Pomodoro (25/5), Deep Work (52/17), or your own custom intervals โข Build sequences of focus, short breaks, and long breaks that fit how you work โข Auto-continue to the next phase, with a gentle chime and haptics LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND โข See and control the timer right from the Dynamic Island โข Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your current session and stats at a glance SEE YOUR MOMENTUM โข Daily streak, total sessions, and focus time โข A year-long activity heatmap โข Detailed history with custom date ranges FOCUS SOUNDSCAPES โข Rain, waves, cafรฉ, forest, fire, and white noise โข Keeps playing in the background while you focus PRIVATE BY DESIGN โข Offline-first, no account, no servers, no tracking โข Your sessions, stats, and settings never leave your device MUROVA PRO Unlock everything with a one-time Lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription: โข Detailed statistics & history with custom date ranges โข All ambient sounds and white noise โข Custom intervals and saved profiles โข Custom accent colors The timer, widgets, Live Activity, today's stats, and the activity heatmap are free, forever. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Murova Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewable subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tasty-adasaurus-c8c.notion.site/Murova-Privacy-Policy-375e953879078041878bfb473b89db57 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ambient sounds by community contributors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus One at none against Murova's 2. Focus One also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). Murova's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Murova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Focus One asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus One ships an update every 2 weeks, Murova fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Focus One | Murova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 26.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYNET | Uladzislau Zakharo |
In-app purchases
Focus One
No in-app purchases
Murova
- Murova Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Murova Pro - Lifetime$2.99









