Comparison

Focus Timer & Detox vs Packed

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

Packed

Features
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Keys? Wallet? Packed is a quick check you do at the door every morning, so nothing gets left behind. Make a group for each routine you repeat β€” your commute, school bag, or gym β€” and just check it before you leave. Check items right from the Home Screen widget, without opening the app. Every check resets on its own the next day, so there is nothing to clear. Features: - Check items from the widget, and mark a whole group packed in one tap - Start from ready lists: commute, school, gym, overnight trip, business trip, doctor's visit, and emergency bag (the items are common examples β€” change them freely) - Reminders by group, on the days and time you choose (weekdays for work, Mon/Wed/Fri for the gym) - Reorder items, add counts (Γ—2), and short notes - Make as many groups as you like - Checks reset automatically every day Handy before a trip, too. No account, no ads, no subscription. Your lists are stored on your device and are not sent to any server.

Screenshots

Focus Timer & Detox4 screens
Packed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Packed at none against Focus Timer & Detox's 2. Focus Timer & Detox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Packed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer & Detox ships an update every 2 days, Packed monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Focus Timer & Detox versus Packed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer & DetoxPacked
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIN STUDIOZEC Inc.

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
None

Packed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer & Detox free?
Focus Timer & Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packed free?
Packed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer & Detox or Packed have ads?
Neither Focus Timer & Detox nor Packed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer & Detox or Packed?
Focus Timer & Detox ships an update every 2 days, and Packed monthly. Most recently, Focus Timer & Detox was updated on October 25, 2026 and Packed on October 31, 2026.

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