Comparison

Focus Monster vs Focus Realm

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

Head to head
About

Focus Monster

Features
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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/

About

Focus Realm

Features
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Focus Realm turns productivity into an immersive RPG-style progression experience designed to make focus feel rewarding instead of repetitive. Every focus session earns XP, builds streaks, unlocks rewards, and helps you level up through an anime-inspired progression system built around discipline, consistency, and deep work. Whether you're studying, working, reading, meditating, or trying to reduce distractions, Focus Realm transforms productivity into something you actually want to come back to every day. Features include: • Focus timers for deep work, studying, reading, meditation, and custom sessions • XP leveling system with ranks and progression rewards • Daily streak tracking with streak recovery and streak freeze systems • Daily quests and achievement unlocks • Unlockable avatars, animated themes, and cinematic backgrounds • Weekly statistics, focus analytics, and session history • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • Global XP leaderboards with Apple Game Center integration • Smart reminders and motivation systems designed to reduce procrastination Complete focus sessions, earn rewards, unlock cosmetics, climb the ranks, and evolve from a Distracted Wanderer into an Ascended Focus Master. Focus Realm combines productivity, dopamine detox systems, habit building, and RPG progression into one immersive experience built for students, creators, professionals, and anyone trying to level up their life. Focus Realm: Level Up Focus is available in three auto-renewing subscription options: • $1.99/week • $4.99/month • $29.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focus-realm-level-up-focus/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Monster4 screens
Focus Realm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Realm at 18.6 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Monster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Realm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Focus Monster versus Focus Realm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MonsterFocus Realm
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB181 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSai Ho MakAhmed Bajalan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Monster

One-time1
  • Focus Monster Pro (Early Bird)$0.99
3 purchases

Focus Realm

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Monster free?
Focus Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Realm free?
Focus Realm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Monster or Focus Realm have ads?
Neither Focus Monster nor Focus Realm shows ads.

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