Panda Pace vs FocusBao
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Panda Pace
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Focus with a panda who makes pottery. Start a focus session. While you work, your panda sits at the wheel and shapes a piece of clay. When your timer ends, the piece is finished - and it's added to your gallery. Every session earns XP. Every level unlocks a new pottery skill. You start with simple bowls, then cups, then vases, plates, and pieces that take real craft. The longer you stay focused, the more skilled your panda becomes. But leave the app mid-session and the clay dries out. No piece, no XP. This helps to keep your hands off your phone. How it works: - Set a timer and start a session - Watch your panda craft a piece while you focus - Finished pottery is shown in your gallery - Earn XP and unlock new skills as you level up - Quit early and lose the piece Completely free and no accounts required! Just a quiet room, a wheel, and a shelf that slowly fills up with everything you've earned.
FocusBao
This app uses a charming animated character and ambient sounds to create a calming environment for focused work. It helps users stay on task with a simple timer, track progress, and build consistent focus routines.
- Animated focus companion
- Ambient soundscapes
- Simple timer for focused sessions
- Progress tracking and achievements
- Customizable experience
- Reduces distractions
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Meet Bao, your new focus companion. Focus Bao is a calming productivity timer designed to make focused work feel more enjoyable. Set your timer, begin a session, and join Bao as he leaves his cozy room to study on a peaceful lily pad. Whether you are studying, working, reading, creating, or completing everyday tasks, Focus Bao gives you a relaxing space to concentrate and keep moving forward. FOCUS WITH BAO Start a timed focus session and let Bao accompany you while you work. The simple timer helps you focus on one task at a time without unnecessary distractions. EXPLORE A PEACEFUL WORLD Watch Bao study in a cozy, animated environment inspired by quiet lakes, nature, and relaxing lo-fi spaces. Focus sessions transform productivity into a small adventure with Bao. CHOOSE YOUR AMBIENCE Create the atmosphere that works best for you with a collection of ambient sounds. Relax with sounds such as rain, ocean waves, birds, a fireplace, page turns, library ambience, thunder, jazz, and lo-fi-inspired audio. BUILD CONSISTENCY Complete focus sessions, track your activity, and earn achievements as you continue spending meaningful time on your goals. MAKE BAO YOUR OWN Customize your experience and continue unlocking ways to enjoy your focus sessions with Bao. FOCUS BAO IS GREAT FOR: • Studying and homework • Deep work sessions • Reading and writing • Creative projects • Daily planning • Reducing distractions • Building a consistent focus routine Focus does not have to feel stressful. Take a breath, choose a task, and begin your next session with Bao.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Panda Pace at 15.1 against FocusBao's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Panda Pace | FocusBao |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilayda Altinonder | Yusuf Rana |
In-app purchases
Panda Pace
No in-app purchases
FocusBao
No in-app purchases









