# Focusito vs Tess

The clearest difference is device support: Focusito at 4 against Tess's 2. Focusito also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focusito sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focusito | Tess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tess-hoshi/id6786035112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 99 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metin Guner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850990113) | [KnotTheory.ai Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792673449) |

## What reviewers say

### Focusito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusito-ai-focus-timer/id6757333363)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Tess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tess-hoshi/id6786035112)

This app records and transcribes conversations live, saving both the audio and text locally. It offers a simple one-button interface for recording and playback, with options to organize, share, or upload your transcripts. Designed for privacy, all processing happens on your device.

**Highlights:** Live transcription as you speak, One-button record and stop, Saves audio and text locally, Searchable transcript library, Background recording support, On-device speech recognition, Import existing audio files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tess-Hoshi Pro | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focusito free?

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

### Is Tess free?

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

### Do Focusito or Tess have ads?

Neither Focusito nor Tess shows ads.

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