Comparison

Hustly vs HatchFocus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hustly

This app generates real-time binaural frequencies to enhance concentration for intellectual work and study. It offers customizable focus blocks, detailed frequency exploration, and smart onboarding tailored to your goals. Track your progress with comprehensive statistics and enjoy a distraction-free, offline experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time binaural frequency generation
  • Customizable focus blocks
  • Frequency exploration and benefits
  • Smart onboarding based on user profile
  • Detailed tracking and statistics
  • Offline functionality
  • iOS Control Center integration
Features
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Hustly is a focus app that uses real-time binaural frequencies to promote an optimal state of concentration — no pre-recorded music, no distractions. Designed for intellectual work, study and deep work. — REAL-TIME BINAURAL SOUNDS Hustly generates frequencies directly on your device using a precision audio engine. No audio files, no streaming. • 9 frequencies across 3 categories: Sharp — Balanced Flow (12 Hz), Brain Power (25 Hz), Hyper Focus (70 Hz) Neuro — Mental Flow (10 Hz), Logical Focus (18 Hz), Neural Sync (40 Hz) Aura — Zen Flow (432 Hz), Mental Reset (741 Hz), Inner Connection (963 Hz) • Local generation, zero latency • Works 100% offline • iOS Control Center integration — CUSTOMIZABLE FOCUS BLOCKS Organize your concentration with 6 block types: Studies, Project, Reading, Skill, Meditation and Journal. • Choose your frequency and duration (15 min to 3 h) • Schedule your sessions by day and time • Customize the title, emoji and color of each block • Set your commitment level (easy quit, hard quit or hardcore) — FREQUENCY COLLECTION Explore each frequency in detail: description, benefits, recommended use cases. Progress through tiers (5, 15, 50, 100 sessions) and add your discoveries directly to your blocks. — SMART ONBOARDING During sign-up, Hustly adapts the experience to your profile: • Age range • Focus goals • Activity type (studies, projects, reading, creativity, meditation) • Main distraction factors The app automatically recommends a frequency and session structure tailored to you. — TRACKING & STATISTICS • Consecutive day streaks • Completed sessions and total focus time • Weekly chart with week-by-week navigation • Productivity percentage • Post-session assessment (focused, neutral, distracted) • Emotion breakdown by frequency • Activity calendar (heatmap) — SECURITY & PRIVACY • Sign in with Apple • Encrypted cloud sync • Row-Level Security data protection • No advertising data collection • No third-party tracking — WHO IS HUSTLY FOR? • Students during exam season • Professionals and remote workers • Creatives and developers • Anyone looking to structure their focus — Hustly is a productivity and focus tool. It is not a medical device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Hustly requires a premium subscription to access all features. Pricing available in the app.

About

HatchFocus

Features
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HatchFocus is a cozy focus timer for iPhone. Choose a focus duration, start a session, and stay with it. If you complete the session, your progress is saved locally and you may hatch a new creature for your collection. If you leave early, the egg breaks and the session is lost. Features: - Simple focus timer - Local progress, streaks, and session history - Creature collection rewards - Insights for completed focus time - Live Activity support for active sessions - Sound and haptics settings - No account required - No ads, analytics, tracking, or subscriptions HatchFocus stores app data on your device. The current version does not use account sync or cloud backup.

Screenshots

Hustly4 screens
HatchFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HatchFocus at none against Hustly's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hustly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HatchFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hustly versus HatchFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHustlyHatchFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurelien MorettoMert Dusunceli

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hustly

Subscriptions2
  • Hustly - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Hustly - Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Hustly - Lifetime$22.99
  • Hustly - Lifetime$29.99
None

HatchFocus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hustly free?
Hustly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HatchFocus free?
HatchFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hustly or HatchFocus have ads?
Neither Hustly nor HatchFocus shows ads.

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