# Ideas Pool vs Focus Canvas

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ideas Pool at none against Focus Canvas's 3. Ideas Pool also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Canvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ideas Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ideas Pool | Focus Canvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ting Yu Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881933781) | [鹏 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796404499) |

## What reviewers say

### Ideas Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideas-pool/id6759959479)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focus Canvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-canvas-focus-timer/id6782020615)

This app turns your focus sessions into art. As you concentrate, characters of your chosen artwork are revealed, creating a visual representation of your dedication. Completed masterpieces are saved in a gallery, showcasing your focus journey.

**Highlights:** Character-by-character artwork reveal, Permanent artwork gallery, Custom ASCII art creation from photos/emoji, Customizable focus modes and durations, Detailed focus statistics, Live Activity and widget support, Shareable session summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ideas Pool free?

Ideas Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Canvas free?

Focus Canvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Ideas Pool or Focus Canvas have ads?

Neither Ideas Pool nor Focus Canvas shows ads.

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