# Focus Up vs Konvo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Up at none against Konvo's 5. Konvo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Konvo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Focus Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Up ships an update every 3 months, Konvo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Up | Konvo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konvo-dms-only/id6794756261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 49 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joemer Ramos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865591369) | [Yi Hyun Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794553169) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-up-screen-time-control/id6757253108)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Konvo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konvo-dms-only/id6794756261)

This app provides a focused experience for managing Instagram direct messages without the distractions of the main Instagram app. It allows users to access their inbox, group chats, and message requests directly, with an optional feature to block the full Instagram app for reduced screen time.

**Highlights:** Direct access to Instagram inbox, No feed, Reels, or Explore, Supports DMs, group chats, and message requests, Optional Instagram app blocking, Screen Time integration for usage control, Secure Instagram login via instagram.com

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Konvo Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Konvo Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Konvo Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Konvo Pro Yearly - Special offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Konvo Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Up free?

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

### Is Konvo free?

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

### Do Focus Up or Konvo have ads?

Neither Focus Up nor Konvo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Up or Konvo?

Focus Up ships an update every 3 months, and Konvo every 2 days. Most recently, Focus Up was updated on October 16, 2026 and Konvo on October 25, 2026.

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