Comparison

Focus vs Focus Grove

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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Stay focused, achieve more. Focus is the premium Pomodoro experience designed to help you reclaim your focus and master your time. Whether you're studying, working, or building habits β€” Focus helps you work smarter, not harder. POMODORO TIMER β€’ Classic 25/5 intervals or fully customizable durations β€’ Visual countdown with beautiful circular progress β€’ Auto-progression from work to break sessions β€’ Long breaks every 4 pomodoros to prevent burnout SMART TASK MANAGEMENT β€’ Create tasks with priorities (Urgent, High, Medium, Low) β€’ Organize with projects and color-coded tags β€’ Link tasks to focus sessions for seamless workflow β€’ Track completion and celebrate your progress CALENDAR VIEW β€’ See your tasks and sessions on a visual calendar β€’ Plan your week with horizontal date navigation β€’ Never miss a deadline with organized scheduling ANALYTICS & REPORTS β€’ Visualize your peak productivity hours β€’ Track daily, weekly, and monthly focus time β€’ Beautiful charts show your progress over time β€’ Understand your patterns and optimize your workflow AMBIENT SOUNDS β€’ 12 high-quality white noise and ambient sounds β€’ Birds, rain, cafe, ocean waves, and more β€’ Mix sounds for the perfect focus environment β€’ Helps maintain deep concentration PREMIUM EXPERIENCE β€’ Clean, minimal interface with no distractions β€’ Light and dark mode with system detection β€’ Smooth animations and haptic feedback β€’ Cloud sync across all your devices (Premium) Download Focus today and transform how you work. Focus is built for students, professionals, writers, developers, and anyone who wants to master their time and achieve their goals. Auto-renewable subscription payment will be charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase of Pomodoro Pro. Unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged at the cost of the subscription plan you chose: $4.99 - Monthly plan $39.99 - Annual plan You can manage and cancel the auto-renew subscription at any time from the account settings on iTunes (post-purchase), but we are unable to issue refunds for any pay periods that have already been billed. Terms of Use: https://pomodoro-website-iota.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pomodoro-website-iota.vercel.app/privacy

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Focus Grove

Features
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Struggling to stay focused without turning your phone into another distraction? Focus Grove is a calm, offline-first focus timer and Pomodoro-style study timer that turns your work sessions into a growing desk grove β€” unlocking one new item with every completed session. Most productivity apps feel noisy, demand accounts and subscriptions, or collect more data than you’re comfortable sharing. If you just want a simple, reliable focus app that rewards consistency, tracks your streaks, and respects your privacy, the existing options can feel bloated or intrusive. Features β€’ Flexible focus timers – Use 15, 25, 50, or 90-minute presets for study sessions, revision sprints, or deep work blocks. β€’ XP-based progression – Earn XP for every completed session and unlock 24 unique desk items, from plants to stationery and decor, plus multiple visual themes. β€’ Motivating stats – Track streaks, total focus time, weekly charts, and a yearly heatmap designed to support long-term habit building. β€’ Widgets and reliable notifications – Start a productivity session from your Home Screen and receive consistent session-end alerts, even when the app runs in the background. Focus Grove uses light, satisfying gamification that supports your focus instead of overwhelming it. Every successful session unlocks exactly one new item or theme with a small confetti moment, gradually transforming your desk into a visual record of your deep work. There are no leaderboards, no complicated currencies, and no pressure β€” just a distraction-free environment that gently encourages you to return, build momentum, and watch your workspace evolve over time. All your data β€” sessions, XP, unlocks, streaks, and stats β€” stays entirely on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party tracking. Focus Grove works the same in airplane mode as it does online, making it ideal for students, remote workers, and anyone who values privacy-first productivity tools. Focus Grove is free to start with core timers, XP progression, and statistics. Upgrade once to Focus Grove Pro to unlock: β€’ Custom timers beyond 120 minutes for extended deep work β€’ Ambient sounds to support concentration without switching apps β€’ Additional themes and widgets for personalization β€’ An ad-free experience for uninterrupted focus The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase β€” no subscriptions β€” built for people who want a long-term focus companion without ongoing fees. Whether you’re preparing for exams, building a side project, or strengthening a daily focus habit, Focus Grove gives you a calm space to show up, concentrate, and see your progress grow. Start a session today and watch your desk grove come to life, one focused block at a time.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
Focus Grove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus at none against Focus Grove's shown. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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 $4.99 per month and Focus Grove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Focus versus Focus Grove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusFocus Grove
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size75 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhishek BiswasSwaminathan L

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Focus$4.991 Month
  • Focus$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Focus Grove

One-time1
  • Focus Grove Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Grove free?
Focus Grove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or Focus Grove have ads?
Focus Grove shows ads; Focus does not.

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