ZenForge vs Focus Monster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ZenForge
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Escape the noise and forge your time into steel. ZenForge is a minimalist, gamified Pomodoro timer designed with Zen philosophy and the aesthetics of a blacksmith's forge. Simply flip your phone face down to disconnect from distractions. While you focus on your work or study, a secret forge within your device begins crafting a legendary sword. [Key Features] ⢠Flip to Focus: Put your phone face down to start your timer. Break phone addiction naturally. ⢠Gamified Productivity: Every successful focus session grants you a beautifully crafted sword. Collect all 62 unique blades. ⢠Ambient White Noise: High-quality sounds like "Heavy Rain" and "Hidden Forge" wash away distractions. ⢠Haptic Feedback: Fail your focus session early, and feel the bone-shaking haptic of a blade shattering. ⢠Indie Developed: We hate subscriptions. A single, one-time purchase unlocks lifetime premium access and all future swords.
Focus Monster
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZenForge at 15.0 against Focus Monster's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ZenForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Monster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ZenForge | Focus Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 26.2 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ē„„å ę | Sai Ho Mak |
In-app purchases
ZenForge
- Artisan Seal (Lifetime)$3.99
Focus Monster
- Focus Monster Pro (Early Bird)$0.99









