# NextUp vs FocusPass

The clearest difference is update cadence: NextUp at every 2 days against FocusPass's every 3 weeks. FocusPass's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextUp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FocusPass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextUp ships an update every 2 days, FocusPass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextUp | FocusPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 81 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital3 Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871803673) | [James Gray](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787461080) |

## What reviewers say

### NextUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextup-client-meeting-notes/id6758259427)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextUp Personal | $4.99 | per month |
| NextUp Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| NextUp Personal Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| NextUp Pro Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| 50 AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 AI Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 AI Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


### FocusPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspass-app-blocker/id6795610975)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusPass Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| FocusPass Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextUp free?

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

### Is FocusPass free?

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

### Do NextUp or FocusPass have ads?

Neither NextUp nor FocusPass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextUp or FocusPass?

NextUp ships an update every 2 days, and FocusPass every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextUp was updated on November 9, 2026 and FocusPass on November 10, 2026.

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