Comparison

Splora vs Focus Monster

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

Head to head
About

Splora

Features
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Turn your study and work sessions into an epic ocean adventure! Splora is a gamified Pomodoro timer designed to help you beat procrastination, stay focused, and build the ultimate pirate empire. Say goodbye to boring timers and distractions. With Splora, every minute you spend focusing earns you gold coins. Dock at uncharted islands, set your timer, and complete your tasks to conquer new territories! Will you be a simple deckhand, or will you rise to the rank of Pirate Lord of the High Seas? HOW IT WORKS: - Dock at an island on the world map. - Set your focus timer and start studying or working. - DO NOT leave the app! If you abandon the session, your progress is lost. - Complete the timer to conquer the island stage and earn Focus Coins (1 coin for every focused minute). FEATURES: - Gamified Productivity: Conquer islands by completing focus stages. The longer you focus, the harder the islands become to conquer. - Build Your Fleet: Spend your hard-earned gold to unlock diverse 3D ships, from the humble Coastal Dinghy to the legendary Phantom ship. - Decorate Captain's Island: Unlock your personal haven. Buy exclusive decorations, giant statues, and nature elements to make it truly yours. - Collect Pets: Need company while studying? Buy companions like the Pirate Parrot or the Wise Turtle to keep you motivated on your desk. - Immersive Soundscapes: Block out background noise with relaxing ambient sounds. - Track Your Progress: Check your Logbook to see your total focus hours, daily averages, and your current daily streak. Whether you're studying for an exam, writing code, or doing deep work, Splora brings the thrill of exploration to your desk. Set sail, Captain. The treasure of deep focus awaits!

About

Focus Monster

Features
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What if your focus sessions became an RPG battle? Focus Monster turns your focus sessions into a monster battle. Every minute you stay focused builds up your attack power against a pixel-art monster on your screen. Stay focused, defeat it, earn XP, and encounter new monsters to build your Monster Dex collection. How it works • A monster appears. Start the timer. • Every focused minute stores up damage. • Finish the session to unleash your stored damage to the monster. • Defeat the monster and earn XP. • Discover new monsters with unique rarities and personalities. • Gradually fill your Monster Dex. Supporting features • Ambient audio: Block out noise and get into the zone. • Live Activities and Widgets: Track the focus time from your Lock Screen. • Completion reminders: Never miss the satisfying moment of dealing damage to the monster. • Focus insights & history : Track your progress and see your growth. • No account needed: Open the app and start right away. Turn your focus sessions into a fun pixel-art adventure. Start your first battle today! Focus Monster Pro Early Bird Special now available! Unlock lifetime access to advanced insights, weekly trends, and premium content. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Splora4 screens
Focus Monster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Splora at none against Focus Monster's 1. Splora also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Focus Monster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Splora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Splora versus Focus Monster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSploraFocus Monster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMatteo AvanziSai Ho Mak

In-app purchases

None

Splora

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Monster

One-time1
  • Focus Monster Pro (Early Bird)$0.99

Questions

Is Splora free?
Splora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Monster free?
Focus Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Splora or Focus Monster have ads?
Neither Splora nor Focus Monster shows ads.

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