Ice Melt Focus vs Regain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ice Melt Focus
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Focus while the ice melts. Place a virtual ice block on your screen and watch it slowly melt as you study. Inspired by the viral TikTok ice melting method β now as an app. HOW IT WORKS β’ Pick your time, or use Pomodoro mode β’ Tap "melt it" and watch the ice crack, drip and shatter β’ Stay focused β the ice only melts while you do β’ Finish sessions to build your streak ODDLY SATISFYING FOCUS Realistic ice-melting visuals β cracks, drips and a satisfying finish when your session completes, with ASMR sound and gentle haptics. It's the study timer you actually want to watch. STUDY WITH FRIENDS Create a room and melt together in real time. See who stays focused the longest. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY β’ Daily streaks and best-streak tracking β’ Focus stats: pomodoros, time focused, water collected β’ Time-by-tag breakdown (study, deep work, designβ¦) β’ Weekly calendar and day planner β’ Live Activity on your lock screen MADE FOR STUDENTS β’ Pomodoro mode with customizable rounds & breaks β’ Achievement badges β’ Multiple ice types β cube, sphere, block β’ Beautiful dark mode β’ Available in 7 languages The ice melting study method went viral for a reason β it works. Download and melt your first ice block today. Privacy Policy: https://mcagataykaban.github.io/ice-melting-challenge-web/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://mcagataykaban.github.io/ice-melting-challenge-web/terms.html
Regain
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Regain your focus. Get more done in less time. Regain is a beautifully simple Pomodoro timer built for students, deep workers, and anyone whose brain fights back against long study sessions. Work in focused 25-minute sprints, take smart breaks, and watch your productivity climb. WHY REGAIN WORKS - The Pomodoro Technique breaks overwhelming tasks into bite-sized 25-minute sessions your brain can actually commit to. - Short, timed breaks keep you fresh and prevent burnout. - Smart focus sessions adapt to your energy so you push when you can and rest when you need to. BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS - Clean, distraction-free timer β no clutter, no noise - Customizable focus and break lengths - Track your streaks and daily focus time - Gentle notifications that keep you on task - Works for study, deep work, coding, writing, and revision PERFECT FOR - Students grinding through exams and homework - Anyone battling procrastination and deadlines - ADHD minds who need structure to lock in - Remote workers and creatives doing deep work Stop scrolling. Start focusing. Download Regain and take back control of your time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regain at none against Ice Melt Focus's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ice Melt Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Regain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ice Melt Focus | Regain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Cagatay Kaban | OMAR FAHID |
In-app purchases
Ice Melt Focus
- Ice Melt Focus Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Ice Melt Focus Pro - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Ice Melt Focus Pro - Lifetime$79.99
Regain
No in-app purchases







