Comparison

Focus vs DRIFT

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

Head to head
About

Focus

Features
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Unlock your full potential with Focus-D. Focus-D is not just a timer; it is your personal productivity coach designed to help you build lasting habits. Whether you are studying for exams, managing ADHD, or engaging in deep work, Focus-D turns your sessions into a game and keeps you accountable. BUILD YOUR NEURAL NETWORK (Premium): Your focus sessions literally build your brain! β€’ Visual Brain Map: Watch real-time physical connections grow in your localized neural network as you complete your deep work. β€’ Spaced Repetition: Practice consistently. If you stop, your brain's pathways will visually fade away. See your neuroplasticity in action! MEET YOUR PERSONAL FOCUS COACH: Stop guessing when you are productive. Focus-D analyzes your data to give you personalized insights: β€’ Peak Hour: Discover the exact time of day you are most productive (e.g., 11:00 AM) and schedule your hardest tasks then. β€’ Focus Zone: See which tasks put you in a deep flow state. β€’ Smart Challenges: Beat your own records with "Sunday Challenges" and maintain your momentum with streak tracking. VISUALIZE YOUR WORKFLOW: Don't just track time, understand it. β€’ Attention Span Score: Get a daily "Focus Quality" score (e.g., 95 Excellent!) to see how well you concentrated. β€’ Task Breakdown: See exactly how many minutes you spent on specific tasks like "Design Work" or "Coding." β€’ Detailed Analytics: Compare your weekly and monthly trends with beautiful, easy-to-read charts. MASTER THE POMODORO: Level up your focus with a gamified experience. β€’ Custom & Standard Timers: Choose from classic Pomodoro (25m), Expert Mode, or create your own intervals. β€’ Earn XP & Level Up: Every minute of focus earns you XP. Track your journey from novice to Focus Champion. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Home Screen Widgets: View your daily progress and start a session instantly with minimalist widgets. β€’ Immersive Themes: Customize your style with vibrant color themes. β€’ Exclusive Focus Music: Drift into the flow state with original, relaxing piano tracks. β€’ Privacy First: No sign-up required. Your data stays 100% on your device. Start focusing instantly. Download Focus-D now and create your future today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DRIFT

Features
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DRIFT is a focus timer with no countdown β€” time falls like a tide across your screen, and you read it at a glance. No subscription, ever. Pick 15, 25, 45, or 60 minutes, or set a custom length up to 12 hours. Start a session, put the phone down, and watch the water fall. No digits unless you tap for them β€” just the level, dropping toward zero. While a session runs, DRIFT blocks the apps, categories, and websites you choose, using Apple's Screen Time. Open one by mistake and you'll meet the shield instead of the app. Every session carries exactly one 3-minute pass, for the one real interruption that can't wait. Use it and the block lifts; it re-locks itself automatically when the three minutes are up β€” even if you force-quit DRIFT in between. Five tide colors to choose from. Your history β€” completed sessions, abandoned ones, total time focused β€” stays on this iPhone in a simple log. No account, no sign-up. DRIFT is free, supported by a single ad shown after a session ends β€” never during one, never on the shield. A one-time purchase of $1.99 removes ads for good. No subscription, no recurring charge, ever. Built for iPhone.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
DRIFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus at none against DRIFT's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and DRIFT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update weekly, DRIFT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Focus versus DRIFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusDRIFT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELIF ERDENKYUBIN HONG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

DRIFT

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DRIFT free?
DRIFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or DRIFT have ads?
DRIFT shows ads; Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus or DRIFT?
Focus ships an update weekly, and DRIFT every 4 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 6, 2026 and DRIFT on October 1, 2026.

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