Comparison

Focus Grove vs FocusGrove

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

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About

Focus Grove

Features
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Struggling to stay focused without turning your phone into another distraction? Focus Grove is a calm, offline-first focus timer and Pomodoro-style study timer that turns your work sessions into a growing desk grove — unlocking one new item with every completed session. Most productivity apps feel noisy, demand accounts and subscriptions, or collect more data than you’re comfortable sharing. If you just want a simple, reliable focus app that rewards consistency, tracks your streaks, and respects your privacy, the existing options can feel bloated or intrusive. Features • Flexible focus timers – Use 15, 25, 50, or 90-minute presets for study sessions, revision sprints, or deep work blocks. • XP-based progression – Earn XP for every completed session and unlock 24 unique desk items, from plants to stationery and decor, plus multiple visual themes. • Motivating stats – Track streaks, total focus time, weekly charts, and a yearly heatmap designed to support long-term habit building. • Widgets and reliable notifications – Start a productivity session from your Home Screen and receive consistent session-end alerts, even when the app runs in the background. Focus Grove uses light, satisfying gamification that supports your focus instead of overwhelming it. Every successful session unlocks exactly one new item or theme with a small confetti moment, gradually transforming your desk into a visual record of your deep work. There are no leaderboards, no complicated currencies, and no pressure — just a distraction-free environment that gently encourages you to return, build momentum, and watch your workspace evolve over time. All your data — sessions, XP, unlocks, streaks, and stats — stays entirely on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party tracking. Focus Grove works the same in airplane mode as it does online, making it ideal for students, remote workers, and anyone who values privacy-first productivity tools. Focus Grove is free to start with core timers, XP progression, and statistics. Upgrade once to Focus Grove Pro to unlock: • Custom timers beyond 120 minutes for extended deep work • Ambient sounds to support concentration without switching apps • Additional themes and widgets for personalization • An ad-free experience for uninterrupted focus The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase — no subscriptions — built for people who want a long-term focus companion without ongoing fees. Whether you’re preparing for exams, building a side project, or strengthening a daily focus habit, Focus Grove gives you a calm space to show up, concentrate, and see your progress grow. Start a session today and watch your desk grove come to life, one focused block at a time.

About

FocusGrove

This app helps you stay focused on tasks and build positive habits while breaking negative ones. It features a timer that stays on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, tracks extra focus time, and provides visual progress through history and calendars. It is designed for privacy with no ads or data selling.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island timer
  • Tracks extra focus time
  • Builds good habits
  • Breaks bad habits
  • Calendar and session history
  • Private by design
Features
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You know that feeling at the end of the day when you had a plan, real goals, things that actually mattered, and somehow... none of it happened? You weren't lazy. You were pulled. A notification here, a scroll there, the bad habit you've been meaning to break for months. Before you knew it, the day was gone. FocusGrove was built for exactly that moment the moment before everything drifts. IT STARTS WITH ONE HONEST SESSION Pick a task. Set a timer. Start. FocusGrove keeps your countdown alive right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you stay in the zone without touching your phone. Run a little over time? Good. FocusGrove tracks every extra minute, because real focus rarely ends exactly on the clock. BUILD WHAT YOU WANT. AVOID WHAT YOU DON'T. Most habit apps only track what you're adding to your life. FocusGrove tracks both sides the habits you're building and the ones you're actively trying to leave behind. Late-night scrolling. Skipping workouts. That habit you keep saying you'll quit. Set your schedule, get a gentle nudge when you need it, and watch your streak grow one honest day at a time. YOUR GOALS DESERVE A DAILY HOME Not everything that matters fits neatly on a to-do list. FocusGrove gives your daily intentions a real place to live tied to actual dates and reminders that keep you accountable without overwhelming you. PROGRESS YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE It's easy to forget how far you've come. FocusGrove's calendar and session history make your consistency visible so on the hard days, you can look back and remember: you showed up before. You can show up again. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No data selling. No noise. Your habits, sessions, and goals stay on your device and in your iCloud personal, clean, and yours. Some apps track your goals. FocusGrove helps you become the person who actually reaches them.

Screenshots

Focus Grove4 screens
FocusGrove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusGrove at none against Focus Grove's 1. FocusGrove also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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. Focus Grove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusGrove asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Grove versus FocusGrove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus GroveFocusGrove
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwaminathan LPeyman Osatian

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Grove

One-time1
  • Focus Grove Pro$1.99
None

FocusGrove

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Grove free?
Focus Grove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusGrove free?
FocusGrove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Grove or FocusGrove have ads?
Focus Grove shows ads; FocusGrove does not.

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