# Focus Protocol vs LifeCalendar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LifeCalendar at none against Focus Protocol's 2. LifeCalendar also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). Focus Protocol's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LifeCalendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Protocol ships an update every 5 months, LifeCalendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Protocol | LifeCalendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alice-Georgiana TURCANU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834220789) | [Hugo Alves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870101892) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-protocol-deep-work/id6757204088)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Protocol Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focus Protocol Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### LifeCalendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifecalendar-location-history/id6757987191)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Protocol free?

Focus Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LifeCalendar free?

LifeCalendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Focus Protocol or LifeCalendar have ads?

Neither Focus Protocol nor LifeCalendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Protocol or LifeCalendar?

Focus Protocol ships an update every 5 months, and LifeCalendar every 4 days. Most recently, Focus Protocol was updated on November 6, 2026 and LifeCalendar on October 31, 2026.

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