FocusBuddy. vs Focus Koko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FocusBuddy.
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Buddy has one mission: help you focus without overcomplicating your life! You know that feeling when you want to make progress on something important, but your focus fades after just a few minutes? We've all been there. That's exactly why we created FocusBuddy. FocusBuddy is a Pomodoro timer designed for you. No complicated features, no cluttered interface. Just you, your goal, and well-paced work sessions that respect your way of working. The interface is clean, fast, distraction-free. You open the app, enter your habits, priorities, tasks, hit play and you're off! As soon as you land in the app, your dashboard lets you see your progress and task completion at a glance, pressure-free, with Buddy! Ready to reconnect with your focus? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Focus Koko
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Focus Koko is a calm, character-driven focus timer that helps you build a consistent focus habit with Koko, your friendly elephant companion. Choose a focus duration, start a session, and stay with Koko while you study, read, write, or work. Complete sessions to earn peanuts and XP, unlock new items, and customize Koko and the workspace. KEY FEATURES β’ Flexible focus timer Choose a duration that fits your task and start focusing immediately. β’ Optional app rest with iOS Screen Time When supported and authorized, Focus Koko can temporarily limit distracting apps during a focus session. You can still use the app as a timer without granting Screen Time permission. β’ Live Activities and Dynamic Island Check the remaining time from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island on supported devices. β’ Focus history Review todayβs focus time, completed sessions, and recent activity. β’ Rewards and customization Earn peanuts and XP by completing focus sessions. Use your rewards to unlock outfits, companions, and workspace items. β’ Gentle reminders Set a daily reminder when you want help returning to your focus routine. PRIVACY FIRST β’ No account or sign-in required β’ No advertising β’ No analytics or behavioral tracking β’ No cloud synchronization β’ Focus records and preferences are stored locally on your device β’ Local data can be deleted from Settings at any time Focus Koko is not about being perfect every day. It is about making it easier to begin again. Start small, stay focused, and build your routine with Koko.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Koko at none against FocusBuddy.'s 3. Focus Koko also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. FocusBuddy. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Focus Koko asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FocusBuddy. | Focus Koko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony HAEMMERLIN | XTI Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
FocusBuddy.
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$4.99
Focus Koko
No in-app purchases





