Comparison

Focus Zoo vs Zenith

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

Head to head
About

Focus Zoo

Features
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Stay focused. Earn paws. Grow your zoo. Focus Zoo turns focus time into something you can see. Set a timer, put your phone down and get to work. Every 5 minutes of focus earns you a paw. Spend paws to bring new animals into your zoo. PICK A TIME Drag the slider to set a session from 5 minutes to 3 hours. Press start and let your animal keep you company. STAY FOCUSED Tap the screen to dim it while you work. The screen stays awake, so the timer keeps running. EARN PAWS Finish a session and collect your paws. Stop early and you go home empty-handed, so stick with it. GROW YOUR ZOO Start with Panda, then unlock Bunny, Frog, Tiger and Whale. Each new friend takes a little more focus to earn. HATS AND CROWNS Every animal remembers the time you spend together. Focus for 1 hour with an animal to earn its propeller hat. Reach 10 hours and it wears a crown. Swap hats or take them off anytime in the store. SEE YOUR PROGRESS The Stats screen shows your focus time week by week and month by month, so you can see your habit grow. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Simple: one slider, one button • Rewarding: cute animals and hats to earn • Honest: no ads, no in-app purchases, no accounts • Good for studying, work, reading, writing or any task that needs your full attention Put the phone down. Your zoo is waiting.

About

Zenith

This minimalist productivity app uses the Pomodoro technique with atmospheric visuals and calming breathing exercises to help you achieve deep work. Customize focus sessions, breaks, and choose immersive themes to create a digital sanctuary for enhanced concentration.

Highlights
  • Aesthetic focus with dynamic mesh backgrounds
  • Immersive themes for work ambiance
  • Customizable Pomodoro technique sessions
  • Integrated breathing exercises
  • Live Activities for progress tracking
  • Session tagging for focus insights
Features
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Make room for one quiet session. Zenith Pomodoro is an atmospheric focus timer for studying, writing, and work. Choose one task, set your session length, and begin with a backdrop that fits your surroundings. A RHYTHM THAT FITS Adjust your focus, short-break, and long-break durations. Start with 25 minutes or choose your own pace. YOUR STUDY ATMOSPHERE Choose animated gradients, solid colors, and atmospheric themes. A selection of themes is included; additional themes and custom colors require Zenith Premium. TIME AT A GLANCE Follow your timer on the Lock Screen with Live Activities, and in the Dynamic Island on supported devices. A PLACE FOR BREAKS Use an optional visual breathing guide during breaks. Classic is included; additional breathing styles require Premium. LOOK BACK AT YOUR SESSIONS Tag sessions by what you worked on and revisit recent focus history. Extended history requires Premium. OPTIONAL SOUND WITH PREMIUM Blend ambient soundscapes in Focus Mix, adjust individual volumes, and choose separate mixes for focus and breaks. Focus Mix requires Zenith Premium. Start with one session. Find a rhythm that fits your routine. Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later. Zenith Premium is an optional monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Review the purchase and renewal terms in the app before subscribing. Privacy Policy: https://cjamie.github.io/Zenith-Pomodoro-Privacy-Policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Zoo4 screens
Zenith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Zoo at none against Zenith's 2. Focus Zoo also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Zenith's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. Zenith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus Zoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Zoo ships an update every 6 months, Zenith weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus Zoo versus Zenith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus ZooZenith
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvo Van BremptShahab Darvish

In-app purchases

None

Focus Zoo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Zenith

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$25.001 Year

Questions

Is Focus Zoo free?
Focus Zoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zenith free?
Zenith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Zoo or Zenith have ads?
Neither Focus Zoo nor Zenith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Zoo or Zenith?
Focus Zoo ships an update every 6 months, and Zenith weekly. Most recently, Focus Zoo was updated on October 17, 2026 and Zenith on October 25, 2026.

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