Comparison

SkyFocus vs Starfocus

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

Head to head
About

SkyFocus

Features
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Turn every focus session into a flight. SkyFocus is the gamified focus timer that makes deep work feel like an adventure. Pick your aircraft, choose a real destination, and take off. Your plane flies across a satellite map in real time while you stay focused. When your timer ends, you land. FEATURES • 5 aircraft from Cessna to Concorde • 425 real airports worldwide • Live satellite map tracking • 8 ambient sounds (airplane, rain, ocean, lo-fi & more) • Seatback entertainment display • Boarding pass you can share • Focus streaks & flight history • Weekly & all-time statistics HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick an aircraft and destination 2. Get your boarding pass 3. Start your focus timer 4. Your plane flies while you work 5. Land when your session ends PREMIUM • Unlock all 5 aircraft • All map styles • All 8 ambient sounds • Seatback display • Unlimited flights Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or working — SkyFocus turns distraction-free time into miles flown. Stay focused. Fly further.

About

Starfocus

Features
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Struggling to put your phone down, finish deep work, or stick with a focus routine that feels like a chore? Starfocus is a Pomodoro focus timer that turns your focus time into something you can collect! Every completed session intercepts a real star from the night sky, which is yours to collect, explore, and revisit. Build a productivity habit that finally feels rewarding, one star at a time. WHAT STARFOCUS HELPS YOU DO • Beat procrastination. Start a Pomodoro session and stay on task instead of doomscrolling. • Build a focus habit. Customizable focus and break phases keep you in a rhythm that sticks. • Make focus rewarding. Earn a real star every session, so your effort always leaves something behind. • Wind down between sprints. Calm, distraction-free design with Live Activity. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your phone at the sky and pick a star to intercept. 2. Start the Pomodoro timer and focus. Take a break when it rings. 3. View your star in your Discoveries collection. A REAL, INTERACTIVE NIGHT SKY • Every star is real, drawn from a professional astronomy catalog • Explore an interactive 3D star map with AR, gyroscope, and drag controls • See the sky from your exact location, with the Sun, Moon, stars and Milky Way in real time • Open any star for Wikipedia summaries, astrometry data, and links to SIMBAD for further details YOUR GROWING COLLECTION • Build a personal collection across 5,000+ real stars • Search and sort discoveries by brightness, distance, constellation, and more • Track your focus journey: total focus time, sessions completed, and stars discovered • Organize sessions with custom, color-coded tags to see where your focus really goes • Sync and back up your sessions and discoveries across all your devices with iCloud GREAT FOR • Students studying for exams and beating procrastination • Deep work, writing, coding, and time-blocking • Building an ADHD-friendly focus and productivity routine • Stargazers and astronomy lovers who want a reason to look up • Anyone who wants a calmer, more rewarding alternative to a plain Pomodoro timer WORKS OFFLINE, RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY The entire star catalog is bundled with the app, so focus and discovery work completely offline. Your data stays on your device: no account, no sign-in required. Turn your focus into a galaxy. Download Starfocus and start your stargazing journey! Privacy Policy: https://trystarfocus.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://trystarfocus.com/terms

Screenshots

SkyFocus4 screens
Starfocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

SkyFocus and Starfocus are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyFocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Starfocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SkyFocus versus Starfocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyFocusStarfocus
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuturon IncYoung Shung Ng

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyFocus

Subscriptions1
  • SkyFocus Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • SkyFocus Premium Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Starfocus

Subscriptions2
  • Starfocus Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Starfocus Pro Yearly7 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • Starfocus Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is SkyFocus free?
SkyFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starfocus free?
Starfocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkyFocus or Starfocus have ads?
Neither SkyFocus nor Starfocus shows ads.

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