# Next Step vs Focal

Next Step and Focal are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Step | Focal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Cuccia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873271800) | [Ho Van Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572981836) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-step-sequential-timers/id6758515275)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Focal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-visual-timer-and-routine/id6801943122)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focal Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focal Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Focal Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Step free?

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

### Is Focal free?

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

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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.*