# focus.music vs Kontext

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: focus.music at 15.0 against Kontext's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. focus.music sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kontext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

focus.music ships an update every 10 days, Kontext weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | focus.music | Kontext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusmusic/id6758414762/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dulcetta](https://appshunter.io/developer/635015531) | [Torben Lew Krackow](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814573394) |

## What reviewers say

### focus.music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusmusic/id6758414762)

This app helps you achieve deep focus faster and maintain it longer through adaptive music environments. It learns your preferences to personalize sessions for sustained concentration during work or study.

**Highlights:** Adaptive focus environments, Personalized session learning, Human-composed music, Focus sessions, not playlists, Customizable session timers, Research-backed design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Music Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focus Music Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Kontext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kontext-never-forget/id6814573392)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kontext Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is focus.music free?

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

### Is Kontext free?

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

### Do focus.music or Kontext have ads?

Neither focus.music nor Kontext shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, focus.music or Kontext?

focus.music ships an update every 10 days, and Kontext weekly. Most recently, focus.music was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kontext on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*