Comparison

Focus Grove vs No Vacancy

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

Head to head
About

Focus Grove

Features
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Focus Grove is a powerful Pomodoro timer and productivity app designed to help you stay focused, manage tasks, and build better daily habits. Whether you are studying for exams, working on important projects, or simply trying to avoid distractions, Focus Grove gives you the tools you need to stay productive and motivated. Using the proven Pomodoro Technique, Focus Grove divides your work into focused sessions followed by short breaks. This structured method helps improve concentration, reduce procrastination, and maintain high productivity throughout the day. But Focus Grove goes beyond a simple timer. It turns your focus sessions into a rewarding experience where your productivity helps grow your own virtual forest. Pomodoro Timer for Deep Focus Stay productive with an intuitive Pomodoro focus timer that lets you manage your work and break sessions easily. Switch between focus, break, and rest modes to maintain a healthy workflow while avoiding burnout. Customize your sessions to match your personal work style and stay on track throughout the day. Grow Your Focus Forest Every focus session helps grow your forest. Unlock and collect more than 10 unique tree species as you stay consistent with your work sessions. Watch your forest expand as your productivity improves and track the trees you have grown over time in the dedicated Forest area. Tasks and Countdown for Better Planning Organize your day with the built-in Tasks feature. Add, edit, and manage your tasks so you always know what to focus on next. Need to prepare for an important event or deadline? Use the Countdown feature to start custom countdown timers for exams, projects, meetings, or personal goals. Build Productive Habits Focus Grove helps you stay consistent with: • Daily streak tracking to maintain momentum• Level and XP system that rewards productivity• Customizable daily goals to keep you motivated Each completed session helps you gain experience and level up your focus journey. Track Your Progress Use the Statistics dashboard to track your productivity and see how your focus improves over time. Monitor completed sessions, daily progress, and long-term achievements to stay motivated. Stay Calm with Ambient Sounds Enhance your focus sessions with relaxing ambient sounds designed to create a distraction-free environment. These sounds help improve concentration while studying, working, or reading. Custom Themes and Personalization Focus Grove includes five beautiful theme colors so you can personalize your workspace and create a calm and enjoyable focus environment. Adjust timers, goals, and themes to match your workflow and productivity style. Extra Tools for Productivity Focus Grove also includes additional tools to help you manage time more effectively: • Stopwatch mode for flexible time tracking• Focus, Break, and Rest modes for balanced work sessions• Motivational daily quotes to keep you inspired• Customizable focus goals to build long-term habits Perfect for Students, Professionals, and Creators Focus Grove is ideal for anyone who wants to stay focused and productive: • Students preparing for exams• Professionals working on projects• Developers and creators needing deep focus Focus better. Grow your forest. Achieve more with Focus Grove - Pomodoro Timer. Subscriptions automatically renew each month 24-hours before the end of the current period and your iTunes account will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew any time from within the app. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. You can find our terms of use and privacy policy at the following links. Privacy policy: http://inspectorstudios.com/privacypolicy Terms of service: https://www.inspectorstudios.com/termsofuse

About

No Vacancy

Features
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No Vacancy is a focus blocker for people who need their rules to hold. Use Apple's Screen Time tools to block distracting apps, websites, and categories on a schedule, after a daily limit, or during a focus session. With No Vacancy you can: - Build presets for the apps, sites, and categories you want out of the way - Turn rules on with recurring schedules or daily limits - Start a focus session in a few taps - Add Hard and Deep friction before ending early - Track sessions, reflections, and progress on device - Restore blocking quickly if the system falls out of sync Designed for privacy: - No account required - No analytics SDK - No backend - Your focus data stays on your device Free includes one preset plus one schedule or limit. No Vacancy Pro is a one-time unlock for unlimited rules, stronger friction modes, and weekly review features.

Screenshots

Focus Grove4 screens
No Vacancy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Focus Grove at 3 against No Vacancy's 1. Focus Grove also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and No Vacancy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus Grove versus No Vacancy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus GroveNo Vacancy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperINSPECTOR STUDIOS TEKNOLOJİ BİLİŞİM YAZILIM PAZARLAMA LİMİTED ŞİRKETİPorter Hodgkiss

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Grove

Subscriptions1
  • Focus Grove Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

No Vacancy

One-time1
  • No Vacancy Pro Unlock$12.99

Questions

Is Focus Grove free?
Focus Grove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is No Vacancy free?
No Vacancy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Grove or No Vacancy have ads?
Neither Focus Grove nor No Vacancy shows ads.

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