Comparison

FocusGlobe vs Milestones

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

Head to head
About

FocusGlobe

Transform focus sessions into real trees planted on a 3D globe. Unlock botanical knowledge with each session and track your focus habits with detailed statistics. Enjoy a distraction-free interface with customizable timers and white noise options.

Highlights
  • Focus timer with planting visualization
  • 50 real plant species with habitat data
  • Botanical archives with detailed profiles
  • Interactive 3D globe map
  • Focus statistics and heatmap
  • Customizable timers and white noise
  • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support
Features
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FocusGlobe — turn every focus session into a tree on Earth. 【Focus to Plant】 Set a countdown or count-up timer and start focusing. When you finish, a plant lands on the 3D globe — the camera zooms in from space to your planting spot as your tree takes root. 【50 Real Plant Species】 Every species comes from iNaturalist's most-observed plants in China. Ginkgo, Chinese sweetgum, white clover, Chinese tallow tree… Each one is planted at its real-world habitat coordinates. 【Botanical Archives】 Every species has a full natural profile: overview, habitat, morphology, seasonality, and cultural notes. Deep focus sessions (25+ minutes) progressively unlock more archive content — trade focus for knowledge. 【3D Globe Map】 Every tree you plant is pinned on an interactive 3D globe. Zoom, rotate, and explore your focus footprint across the world. 【Focus Statistics】 A heatmap tracks your focus habits. View your data by day, week, month, or year to understand your focus rhythm. 【More Features】 · Countdown & count-up timer modes · Custom tags: Focus, Study, Reading, Work, Meditation · White noise: Rain, Forest, Beach, Lake, Soft Waves · Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Live Activities · Keep screen on mode · Dark interface designed for distraction-free focus Water the Earth with your focus, one tree at a time. Terms of Service https://docs.qq.com/doc/DY1JwaFVsVEdNT1Ri Privacy Policy https://docs.qq.com/doc/DY0xRSVJvcERUVEpG Contact Us wordunlock@163.com

About

Milestones

Features
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宏伟的目标,为什么总是坚持不下来? 因为它太大了——「一年学会一门外语」「半年跑完半马」,大到你不知道今天该做什么。 Milestones 用 AI 把你的目标拆到「今天就能做」: 【AI 拆解,细到每一天】 输入你的目标,AI 教练在一分钟内把它拆成阶段目标和每日行动——每一项都是动词开头、30 分钟内能完成的具体小事。不满意?逐条编辑,或者用一句话让 AI 重新调整。 【AI 教练 Nicole,一直都在】 · 每天一句精选箴言,开启你的一天 · 目标过半、阶段达成、连续坚持 7 天——Nicole 都会写信给你,引用你当初写下的动机 · 中断了也没关系:回来时有一封「欢迎回来」,不追责,只往前看 【打卡的小小快感】 完成即划掉,粒子与震动的即时反馈;连续记录点燃火焰;漏打一天可用补签卡续上。每周 AI 总结你的进展,建议可以一键应用到计划。 【达成的仪式感】 目标完成时,烟花为你绽放,你写给自己的信在此刻揭晓,还有一张可以分享的纪念卡。 【隐私优先】 无需注册即可使用全部核心功能,数据存储在你的设备上。登录后可选云端备份与多设备同步。无广告,无跟踪。 --- Milestones Pro(可选订阅): · 5 个目标并行 · 无限 AI 拆解与调整 · 周报建议一键应用 · 云端备份同步 · 每月 3 张补签卡 月度 ¥18/月,季度 ¥48/季,年度 ¥98/年。订阅自动续期,可随时在系统设置中取消。 隐私政策:https://milestones.thezerus.com/privacy.html 用户协议:https://milestones.thezerus.com/terms.html

Screenshots

FocusGlobe4 screens
Milestones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Milestones at every 4 days against FocusGlobe's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. FocusGlobe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Milestones sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusGlobe ships an update fortnightly, Milestones every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FocusGlobe versus Milestones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusGlobeMilestones
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嘉润 侯Hangzhou Original Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusGlobe

Subscriptions2
  • focusearth_month$3.991 Month
  • year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • alltime$9.99
  • all access$19.99
3 purchases

Milestones

Subscriptions3
  • Pro 月度$2.991 Month
  • Pro 季度$6.993 Months
  • Pro 年度$14.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusGlobe free?
FocusGlobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Milestones free?
Milestones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusGlobe or Milestones have ads?
Neither FocusGlobe nor Milestones shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusGlobe or Milestones?
FocusGlobe ships an update fortnightly, and Milestones every 4 days. Most recently, FocusGlobe was updated on October 31, 2026 and Milestones on October 15, 2026.

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