Comparison

Focus Dive vs Stelo

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

Head to head
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Focus Dive

Features
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Your brain already knows how to dive deep. Focus Dive just helps you aim it. Stay longer. Go deeper. Collect what you find. - Depth-based focus timer - Ocean treasures as rewards - Built for brains that work differently - Gentle insights, no pressure For hyperfocusers, ADHD minds, and anyone who's tired of fighting their own brain. Dive in.

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Stelo

Features
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Block distracting apps. Make room for the task in front of you. STELO is an iPhone app blocker with saved setups for each activity. Block social apps while coding, then allow them when it is time to market your work. App blocking that fits the work you do β–Ά Block distractions or allow only your tools Block selected social and video apps, or allow only the apps you choose. Save a different approach for each activity. System-required and always-allowed apps remain available. β–Ά Switch from coding to marketing The social app you block while coding can become a marketing tool later. Save app lists for Development, Design, Writing, Marketing, and Operations. Restrictions apply to whole apps. β–Ά Make each mode your own Rename Writing to Newsletter or Operations to Customer Support. Show the activities you need and put them in your preferred order. Hidden activities keep their saved app selections. β–Ά Start and stop on your terms Start a saved mode when ready and switch when your task changes. Return to Default to remove STELO’s restrictions. Editing your setup does not start a mode. β–Ά Reflect on your activity rhythm Review daily and weekly mode history and optionally reflect on completed activities. Use those reflections to adjust your setup. Mode duration is not a focus score or per-app usage report. β–Ά Reach your modes from your iPhone Open STELO from Home Screen widgets and Control Center to choose a mode. Use native app selection, English or Korean, and optional haptics. β–Ά Keep app selections on your device Selected app lists and Screen Time usage reports are not uploaded to a server. Mode history stays on your device and can be deleted in Settings. β–Ά Personalize your space companion Start with the included capsule. Pro adds five spaceships and block-screen image styles. Your ship appears on Home and widgets and connects to an alternate app icon. Direct opening from the block screen depends on the supported OS. YOUR APP SETUPS β–Ά Block distractions. Make space. An iPhone app setup for the activity ahead. β–Ά Different tasks. Different modes. Save separate setups for coding, writing, and marketing. β–Ά Keep the tools you need Block selected apps or allow only your selection. GET STARTED 1. Choose an activity. 2. Select and save the apps to block or allow. 3. Start your mode, then return to Default when finished. Requires iOS 18 or later and Screen Time permission. The app supports English and Korean. [Contact & Support] Email: skyu.dev@gmail.com - Terms of Use: https://labs.quartz.best/en-US/stelo/terms-of-use - Privacy Policy: https://labs.quartz.best/en-US/stelo/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Focus Dive4 screens
Stelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dive at none against Stelo's 3. 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. Stelo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Focus Dive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Focus Dive versus Stelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus DiveStelo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.218.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeung Ah ShinSeokyoung You

In-app purchases

None

Focus Dive

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stelo

Subscriptions2
  • Stelo Pro Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Stelo Pro Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stelo Pro Plan$39.99

Questions

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

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