Foku vs Recall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foku
This app uses your camera to detect distractions and gently guide you back to your studies. It offers a cute companion, lo-fi music, and progress tracking to enhance focus and build better habits.
- Smart distraction detection
- Lo-fi music for concentration
- Cute companion character
- Daily progress tracking
- Customizable Pomodoro timer
- Break games
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Stay focused with your friendly study companion! Foku is your adorable focus buddy who helps you stay on task during study sessions. Using your camera, Foku gently nudges you back when you get distracted — no judgment, just friendly reminders to keep you in the zone. HOW IT WORKS Simply start a session and Foku watches over you. Look away too long? Check your phone? Foku notices and brings your attention back with a gentle reminder. It's like having a supportive study partner who keeps you accountable. FEATURES • Smart distraction detection — Foku knows when you've drifted off • Spotify Lo-fi music — Chill beats to help you concentrate • Friendly companion — A cute character that celebrates your focus wins • Daily progress — Track your focus time and build better habits FOKU PLUS Upgrade for the ultimate focus experience: • Unlimited daily focus time • Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals • Fun break games to recharge • Choose your lo-fi mood • Exclusive stickers Whether you're studying for exams, working on projects, or just need help staying present — Foku is here to help you do your best work. Download now and make focus fun! Terms of Use: https://tetuji486597.github.io/foku-support/terms.html
Recall
This app helps you learn and retain information using spaced repetition flashcards. It supports offline study, private cloud syncing, and importing from other popular flashcard formats.
- FSRS spaced repetition algorithm
- Offline study support
- Private CloudKit sync
- Native Anki import
- Selective deck syncing
- Local-first architecture
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A flashcard app using the FSRS algorithm. Features offline support, private CloudKit sync, and native Anki imports. App Store Description Recall is a local-first (on Mac) spaced repetition flashcard app built for privacy, and efficiency. It uses a custom SQLite backend and the Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler (FSRS) to manage your reviews. Core Features: Anki Import: Natively imports Anki .apkg files. Preserves your existing media, cloze deletions, and Image Occlusion masks. (When exporting your Anki file check - Support older Anki versions; otherwise it will not import to Recall). Infinite Whiteboards: Can create infinite whiteboards that can be shared and exported. Supports Recall flashcards being added to them and can be flipped. Supports occluding parts of your whiteboard to help you recall information. Local-First Architecture: The app runs entirely from a local database. It does not require an active internet connection to study, search, or edit cards. Advanced Scheduling: Uses the FSRS algorithm to calculate review intervals, minimizing daily workload while maintaining retention. Private CloudKit Sync: Syncs via your personal iCloud account using Advanced Data Protection. Your data and media are encrypted before leaving your device. Selective Sync: Choose which decks sync to iCloud and which stay local, saving storage space on your iPhone for large, media-heavy decks. Standalone Mode: Can be used completely offline with sync permanently disabled.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recall at none against Foku's 2. Foku's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Foku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Foku against 5.0 for Recall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Foku ships an update every 5 weeks, Recall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foku | Recall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GORDON JIN | Kedarnath Malapati |
Customer experience
Foku
Recall
In-app purchases
Foku
- Foku Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- Foku Plus Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Recall
No in-app purchases









