FocusTrain vs DrivenFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FocusTrain
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Every minute of focus is a kilometer traveled. Focus Train transforms your work sessions into real train journeys across Europe, turning productivity into something you'll actually look forward to. You choose your route. You select your seat. You board. Before each session, open the interactive map, pick your origin and destination, and receive your digital ticket. While you work, an animated landscape scrolls past: dense forests, snow-capped peaks, European cities, and Mediterranean coasts glide by your window at the exact pace of your focus. Nothing and no one can interrupt you. Focus Train automatically blocks the apps that distract you most during the journey, thanks to Screen Time integration. Your mind stays on the trip until you reach your destination โ no detours, no temptations. Every arrival is a real achievement. Collect stamps in your virtual passport for every completed route, accumulate kilometers traveled, and build daily streaks that reflect your consistency. Your session history reminds you, with clarity and pride, how far you've come. Track your journey at all times. With Live Activity support, your trip progress appears directly on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, without needing to open the app. The journey continues, even while you're working. A universe of landscapes to explore. Choose from eight distinct settings โ forest, mountain, city, coast, desert, snow, and more โ each designed to wrap your focus in calm, detail, and visual beauty that invites you to stay. Focus Train is not just another timer. It's a different way of understanding work: the idea that effort deserves a reward, that every session has a destination, and that arriving is always worth it. Board the train. Your next journey starts now.
DrivenFocus
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What if staying focused felt like driving your dream car? DrivenFocus turns your focus sessions into real routes on a live satellite map. Pick any destination, watch your virtual car drive the road while you stay locked in. No distractions. No interruptions. Just you, the road, and your goals. HOW IT WORKS Set your starting point and destination using Apple Maps. DrivenFocus calculates the real drive time based on actual speed limits, so every session feels grounded in the real world. Hit start and your car begins its journey. When it reaches the destination, your focus session is complete. The moment your drive begins, Do Not Disturb activates automatically. Your phone goes quiet so you can go deep. BUILD YOUR DREAM GARAGE Every minute of focus earns you progress toward your next car. Start with a city cruiser and unlock your way through a touring sedan, sport crossover, gran turismo, American muscle car, luxury SUV, sport coupe and beyond. Over 10 unique vehicles are waiting to be earned, each one a reward for showing up and doing the work. Special cars are reserved for the most dedicated drivers: โข Invite a friend and unlock the Hypercar โข Leave a review and unlock the Kompakt โข Go Premium and unlock the exclusive Hyper GT LIVE ACTIVITY AND DYNAMIC ISLAND Track your drive without opening the app. The Live Activity on your Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island show your remaining focus time and route progress in real time. Glance, stay on track, keep going. A MAP THAT FOLLOWS YOU The satellite map tracks your car with smooth, cinematic camera movement. Follow mode keeps the car centered as it drives. Zoom in or out, switch between satellite and standard view, and rotate with the car heading for full immersion. FOCUS SOUNDS Set the mood with a curated collection of lo-fi beats, ambient soundscapes and focus music. Choose from rain, forest, ocean, fire, mountain sounds and more. Pair your favorite track with your session and drive in the zone. YOUR DRIVE HISTORY Every completed session is logged. Review your past drives, total focus hours and cumulative distance to see exactly how far your dedication has taken you. WHY DRIVEN FOCUS? Most focus apps give you a timer. DrivenFocus gives you a destination. There is something uniquely motivating about watching a car move through a real route toward a real endpoint. Your focus time stops being abstract. It has a direction, a distance and a finish line. The longer you focus, the further you drive. The further you drive, the better your garage gets. And the better your garage gets, the more you want to come back and do it all over again. This is the loop. Download DrivenFocus and start your first drive today. Terms of Use: https://drivenfocus.de/agb.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusTrain at none against DrivenFocus's 2. FocusTrain also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DrivenFocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FocusTrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FocusTrain | DrivenFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 26.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 464 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALBERTO PEREZ GUIJARRO | Anton Richter |
In-app purchases
FocusTrain
No in-app purchases
DrivenFocus
- DrivenFocus Pro$2.991 Month
- DrivenFocus Pro$17.991 Year









