Comparison

Focustown vs ShelfSense Pro

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

Head to head
About

Focustown

This app offers a virtual study environment where users can focus alongside others globally in cozy, low-poly settings. It features customizable spaces, real-time co-study sessions, and a built-in focus timer to enhance productivity and combat isolation.

Highlights
  • Cozy study environments
  • Study with real people globally
  • Earn coins and customize character
  • Study sessions with friends
  • Built-in focus timer
Features
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Study with people from all over the world in a cozy low poly environment. Focustown helps you achieve your dreams one focus session at a time. Pick your vibe — a cozy cafe or a quiet library — and join a server where you can sit next to real people studying in real time. Whether you're a student grinding for exams or a working professional tackling your next big project, you're never alone on your journey. FEATURES: • Cozy Study Environments – Choose between beautifully designed cafes and libraries to set the perfect study mood. • Study With Real People – Join servers and focus alongside others from around the world in real time. • Earn Coins & Customize – Complete focus sessions to earn coins and decorate your character with fun accessories. • Study With Friends – Start sessions with your real friends and hold each other accountable. • Focus Timer – A built-in study timer to keep you on track and make every session count. Focustown was built to inspire millions of students and working professionals — reminding them that they're not alone in their journey to make a dent in this universe. Your dreams are worth every focus session. Start yours today. Similar apps include: Forest, Focus Tree, Flora, or Study Bunny Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShelfSense Pro

Features
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ShelfSense Pro is the AI-powered inventory app that finally tells you what's in your freezer, when it expires, and what to cook tonight. INVENTORY THAT MAKES SENSE Stop guessing where you put the receipt for the TV. ShelfSense records every item in your home with a photo, a category, and a location you actually use — kitchen, garage, office, bedroom — so finding things takes seconds, not hours. AI CHEF ASSISTANT Ask "what can I make with chicken and rice?" and ShelfSense checks your actual pantry first. Built-in AI chef suggests recipes, storage tips, and "use it up" ideas based on what's about to expire. No more throwing out food. SMART PHOTO RECOGNITION (PRO) Snap a photo of an item and ShelfSense fills in the name, category, and expiration date automatically. Built on Apple's Vision framework — fast, private, and works offline. EXPIRY & WARRANTY ALERTS Set an expiry date once and ShelfSense reminds you 3 days before — never discover spoiled milk again. Warranty dates get the same treatment for electronics. iCLOUD SYNC (PRO) Add an item on your iPhone at home, see it on your iPad at the store. Your inventory follows you across every Apple device, automatically. POWERFUL SEARCH Filter by color, room, category, or any keyword. Find "the warranty card in the bedroom drawer" in two taps. BUILT FOR PRIVACY ShelfSense runs entirely on your device. No accounts. No tracking. Photos never leave your iPhone unless you choose to export them. FREE PLAN INCLUDES • Up to 30 items • 1 photo per item • Local expiry/warranty alerts • Search & filter • 5 AI Chef messages per 30 days UNLOCK PRO ($2.99/mo or $19.99/yr) • Unlimited items & photos • Unlimited AI Chef • AI Photo Recognition (auto-fill) • iCloud sync across devices • Smart Restock export • Priority support Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. Cancel anytime.

Screenshots

Focustown4 screens
ShelfSense Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShelfSense Pro at none against Focustown's 10. ShelfSense Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Focustown's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, 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. Focustown sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ShelfSense Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focustown ships an update daily, ShelfSense Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Focustown versus ShelfSense Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocustownShelfSense Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecond Round Inc.雨芃 侯

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Focustown

Subscriptions5
  • Foucstown Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Foucstown Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Foucstown Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Foucstown Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Foucstown Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Pocketful Golden Beans$0.99
  • Sack of Golden Beans$2.99
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  • Bucket of Golden Beans$9.99
  • Bucket of Golden Beans$19.99
None

ShelfSense Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focustown free?
Focustown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShelfSense Pro free?
ShelfSense Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focustown or ShelfSense Pro have ads?
Focustown shows ads; ShelfSense Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Focustown or ShelfSense Pro?
Focustown ships an update daily, and ShelfSense Pro monthly. Most recently, Focustown was updated on November 5, 2026 and ShelfSense Pro on October 31, 2026.

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