Comparison

FocusHouse vs Focus Island

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

Head to head
About

FocusHouse

Features
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FocusHouse is a gamified focus timer for studying, working, and anything else that matters to you. Turn your focus into something you can see. Every time you complete a focus session, a window lights up in your house. Light up all 30 windows โ€” then move on to the next house. Watch your neighborhood grow as your productivity compounds, session by session. FocusHouse makes deep work feel rewarding, not draining. WHAT YOU GET โ€” Visual progress: each session lights up a window in your house โ€” Goals with deadlines: set targets, track hours, hit milestones โ€” Achievements: unlock rewards as you stay consistent โ€” Detailed analytics: see exactly where your time goes โ€” Focus sounds: ambient music to help you get in the zone โ€” Flexible categories: work, study, sport, meditation & custom activities โ€” Adjustable timer: from quick 5-minute sprints to deep 3-hour focus blocks โ€” Smart reminders: gentle nudges to keep your streak alive WHO IT'S FOR โ€” Students preparing for exams โ€” Remote workers fighting distractions โ€” Creators building a daily practice โ€” Athletes tracking training sessions โ€” Anyone who wants to see their effort add up HOW IT WORKS Pick a category (Study, Work, Sport โ€” or create your own) Set your timer and focus Complete the session โ€” a window lights up Track stats, hit goals, unlock achievements YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS All data is stored on your device and synced through your personal iCloud account. No accounts, no tracking, and no ads. Ever. PREMIUM ACCOUNT IN THE APP - Focus feature, detailed analytics, achievements, and goals are available with a Premium subscription. - The subscription costs $3.99 per month or $17.99 per year. - A lifetime offer is available as a one-time purchase for $24.99. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://rgn-v.github.io/5hw-website/focushouse/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rgn-v.github.io/5hw-website/focushouse/privacy.html Start your first focus session today.

About

Focus Island

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Build a beautiful island by focusing in real life. Focus Island is a calm, cozy focus app where every completed session helps your island grow. Trees appear, paths take shape, the cabin slowly comes together, the dock stretches farther into the water, and warm lanterns begin to glow. This is not just a timer. It is a small world that becomes more alive each time you return to it. Focus Island is designed to feel warm, quiet, and rewarding. Less stress. More presence. With Focus Island, you can: - start focus sessions quickly and simply - choose a duration and category for each session - watch your island evolve over time - follow gentle stats for sessions, minutes, and streaks - choose between different island moods and themes - switch between day, dusk, and night in the island view The app is made for people who want: - a calm focus companion - a softer alternative to classic productivity tools - visual rewards instead of pressure - a place that feels good to open, even for a short moment Three focus sessions are included so you can try the experience first. After that, Focus Island Premium unlocks continued sessions and lets your island keep growing. Focus Island does not require an account in the MVP, and your progress is stored locally on your device. A little focus, a little more life. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusHouse4 screens
Focus Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Island at none against FocusHouse's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusHouse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Focus Island asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FocusHouse versus Focus Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusHouseFocus Island
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size92 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita LebinPatrick Lindborg

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusHouse

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium | FocusHouse7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Discount | FocusHouse$17.99
  • Lifetime Premium | FocusHouse$24.99
None

Focus Island

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusHouse free?
FocusHouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Island free?
Focus Island is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusHouse or Focus Island have ads?
Neither FocusHouse nor Focus Island shows ads.

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