# Focustown vs PushClock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focustown at free with in-app purchases against PushClock's subscription. Focustown also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focustown sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PushClock sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Focustown against 4.7 for PushClock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Focustown's written reviews are positive against 53% of PushClock's.

Focustown ships an update every 2 days, PushClock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focustown | PushClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushclock-loud-alarm-clock/id6760209491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 6.8K |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Second Round Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818164945) | [Kaizen Technologies LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780458016) |

## What reviewers say

### Focustown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustown-pomodoro-timer/id6758457625)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a virtual study environment where users can connect with others globally. Choose from cozy settings like cafes or libraries to focus alongside real people in real time, fostering accountability and motivation for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Cozy study environments (cafes, libraries), Study with real people globally, Earn coins and customize character, Study with friends for accountability, Built-in focus timer

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foucstown Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Foucstown Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pocketful of Brown Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Coffee Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Golden Beans | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Brown Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Golden Beans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Brown Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Golden Beans | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Golden Beans | $39.99 | one-time |


### PushClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushclock-loud-alarm-clock/id6760209491)

This alarm clock requires you to complete a set number of push-ups, tracked by your phone's camera, to turn off. It's designed to ensure you're fully awake and active when you get out of bed.

**Highlights:** Camera-tracked push-up counting, Customizable push-up goals, Guaranteed wake-up alarm, No snooze or cheating, Real-time rep tracking

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushClock Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PushClock Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PushClock Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PushClock Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PushClock Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PushClock Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| PushClock Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| PushClock Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PushClock Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| PushClock Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| PushClock Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| PushClock Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focustown free?

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

### Is PushClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focustown or PushClock?

Focustown is rated higher. Focustown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while PushClock averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Focustown or PushClock have ads?

Both Focustown and PushClock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focustown or PushClock?

Focustown ships an update every 2 days, and PushClock every 5 days. Most recently, Focustown was updated on October 20, 2026 and PushClock on October 19, 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.*