Comparison

Focus Timer & Detox vs Mizaru

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer & Detox

Features
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Those who truly change are quiet. They don't announce it. They don't compare. They simply build. Ghosty is not just a tool for getting things done. In an age of information overload, it's a space to go ghost β€” to become invisible to the noise and the eyes of others β€” and face your goals alone. Building daily routines, moving quietly toward what matters. This is not mere productivity. It is self-expression. Ghosty was built for those who design their own lives, dive deep, and live in a state of quiet obsession. β–  Mint Green That Shifts Your Mind The moment you open the app, a vivid mint green accent catches your eye and triggers the switch into deep focus. An immersive design, stripped of everything unnecessary. β–  A Linear UI That Clears Your Thinking Goals, progress, and daily routines β€” arranged in a clean, vertical flow with nothing wasted. No hesitation in your eye or your hand. Only what you need to face right now rises clearly into view. β–  The System That Sustains Immersion Full Phone Lockdown (Blackout) During a session, access to social media and video apps is physically blocked. No willpower required β€” the environment simply doesn't allow it. Visualize Your Investment Toward Goals Before each session, link your goal (Mission) to what you'll do (Action). Time doesn't just count down β€” you feel it accumulating as investment. Self-Control Over Dopamine After each session, rate your focus quality on a five-point scale. Reading earns a positive score. Mindless scrolling earns a negative one. Self-control becomes a skill. Proof of Your Journey (Apple Calendar Integration) Every session is automatically logged to your calendar. Alongside your journaling, it quietly documents the ground you've covered. β–  Why We Built This We believe there has never been a greater need to disconnect from the noise and listen to your own inner voice. The name Ghosty is a nod to "ghost mode" β€” a concept from self-development culture that means temporarily cutting ties with the outside world to go all-in on personal growth. Not just optimization. A way to make the everyday beautiful. This space is for those with their own unshakeable aesthetic. Not to show anyone. Not to compete with anyone. No social features. No rankings. Core features are free and open to all users. About the Pro Plan Unlimited Action creation, full history insight analysis, iCloud backup, and more β€” the Pro Plan unlocks the complete system. Your first 14 days are free. It's just you and your goals. Be a Ghost. Stay Focused. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mizaru

Features
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Sometimes, putting down your phone is the kindest thing you can do for yourself. Mizaru β€” named for the wise monkey who sees no evil β€” makes it beautifully simple to step away from the apps that pull at your attention. Tap once, choose a preset, and your phone quietly steps back with you. No lectures. No guilt. Just a little room to breathe. ONE TAP. THAT'S ALL. Choose from 15, 30, 60, or 120-minute presets, or set a custom end time to the minute. A live label shows you exactly when your block ends β€” no guessing, just calm clarity from start to finish. REAL BLOCKING. REAL PEACE. Mizaru uses Apple's Screen Time API to actually prevent access to distracting apps for the duration you choose. When temptation creeps in mid-block, the built-in Shield extension gives you a quiet moment to pause and stay the course β€” without shame, just a gentle nudge. SEE YOUR PROGRESS. Weekly and cumulative charts reveal how those small, intentional choices are quietly adding up. Progress isn't measured in perfection. It's measured in moments β€” and every single one counts. FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR LIFE. Helping kids wind down after school, protecting deep work time, or finally getting through a book without reaching for your phone β€” Mizaru fits gently into the rhythm of your day. Home Screen widgets keep your active block visible at a glance, so you always know where you stand. Available in English and Japanese. Small steps, at your own pace. That's all it takes. Put your phone down, just for a little while β€” Mizaru will be right here when you're ready. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mizaru.chomolungma.workers.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Focus Timer & Detox4 screens
Mizaru4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Timer & Detox and Mizaru are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Focus Timer & Detox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mizaru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Timer & Detox versus Mizaru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer & DetoxMizaru
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.618.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIN STUDIOHIROKI YOSHIDA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Timer & Detox

Subscriptions2
  • Ghosty Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ghosty Pro yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Mizaru

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Timer & Detox free?
Focus Timer & Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mizaru free?
Mizaru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Timer & Detox or Mizaru have ads?
Neither Focus Timer & Detox nor Mizaru shows ads.

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