RoutineGate vs FocusQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RoutineGate
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RoutineGate helps you create focused time using Screen Time by limiting selected apps, categories, and websites. If you keep opening things “just for a second,” set simple time rules and stay on track. ■ What you can do • Choose apps, categories, and websites to block • See your current status and time remaining on the Home screen ■ Two ways to block • Schedule Blocks→Set days and start/end time to block during specific time windows. • Timer Blocks→Set a daily total limit (minutes) and block after you reach it. ■ Unlock & pause (behavior depends on the mode) • Allow immediate unlock, unlock after a waiting time, or disallow unlock • Pick the intensity that fits your routine. ■ Premium (auto-renewable subscription) • Monthly / yearly plans • Includes stronger focus modes and enhanced anti-bypass features (within iOS limitations). • Pricing, billing, and free-trial availability follow what’s shown in the App Store and your settings. • Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. ■ Languages • Japanese / English (switch in Settings; follows device language if not selected) ■ Important note • Blocking/unlocking behavior depends on iOS and Screen Time permission. Some features require permission to work. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/routinegate/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/routinegate/privacy-policy Requires iOS / iPadOS 17 or later.
FocusQuest
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RoutineGate at none against FocusQuest's shown. RoutineGate also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. RoutineGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and FocusQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RoutineGate ships an update every 3 days, FocusQuest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoutineGate | FocusQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SORACRAFTLAB | MASAHITO MATSUSHITA |
In-app purchases
RoutineGate
- Premium (Monthly)$8.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
FocusQuest
- FocusQuest Premium$1.991 Month
- FocusQuest Premium$17.991 Year









