# Focus Dots vs Waves

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dots at none against Waves's 2. Waves's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Dots | Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAVID SZELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872367322) | [KEITH JOSEPH KESSENS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791491051) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-dots-focus-timer/id6758339046)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waves-focus-timer/id6791491049)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Dots free?

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

### Is Waves free?

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

### Do Focus Dots or Waves have ads?

Neither Focus Dots nor Waves shows ads.

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