Comparison

Focus Flame vs Scenova

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

Head to head
About

Focus Flame

Features
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Focus Flame is a minimalist focus timer built around a single, beautiful idea — a candle that burns as you work. Set a duration, tap the flame, and let it guide your attention. No flashy timers. No aggressive notifications. Just a quietly burning candle that melts away as your session progresses. - HOW IT WORKS Light the candle to begin your session. Tap to pause, tap again to resume. When the wax is gone, your session is complete. -CRACKLING FIRE SOUND Immersive ambient audio fades in when your session begins and fades out when you pause, like sitting usign a real candle. - TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every completed session is logged. Watch your streak grow and see your total focus time accumulate day by day. - CANDLE STYLES Choose from three wax colours — Ivory, Rose, and Sage to match your mood or workspace. - BUILT FOR FOCUS No social features. No gamification. No distractions. Your session data stays on your device and never leaves. Focus Flame is for people who want to do deep work, study, meditate, or simply be present, one session at a time.

About

Scenova

Features
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Stop staring at cold numbers. Scenova turns focus time into something you actually want to keep going. Instead of a harsh countdown on a blank screen, you get a living scene: a candle burning down, sand falling through an hourglass, ice slowly melting, rain drifting across the sky, or a campfire crackling while you work. Time becomes visible — calm, beautiful, and surprisingly motivating. HOW IT WORKS Pick a scene that matches your mood. Drag up or down on the object to set your session length — no typing, no fiddling with sliders. Tap start, put your phone down, and let the scene do the rest. When your session ends, you'll hear a gentle chime (or silence, if you prefer). That's it. One simple ritual, repeated until focus becomes a habit. BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS • Visual timers that feel alive — not another sterile productivity app • Drag on the scene to set your duration in seconds • Ambient sounds crafted for each scene: crackle, rain, water, nature, soft melodies & more • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — always know where you are • Phone pickup tracking: see how often you reached for your phone mid-session • Streak system that rewards consistency, not perfection • Unlock new scenes as you show up day after day • Native iPad layout with a dedicated control panel • Share beautiful session cards when you finish 9 STUNNING SCENES Candle, Hourglass, Ice Block, Campfire, Sunset, Sunrise, Plant, Moonlight, Rain Cloud & more Whether you're studying for an exam, doing deep work, reading without distractions, or getting into a creative flow — Scenova gives you a reason to stay present. Less willpower. More atmosphere. FREE TO START • 3 scenes included • Sessions up to 25 minutes • Full focus experience — no account required SCENOVA PREMIUM • All scenes unlocked • Sessions longer than 25 minutes • Every new scene we add — included • Support ongoing development Download Scenova. Pick your scene. Light the candle. Start focusing. Subscription required: Premium scenes, sessions longer than 25 minutes, and all future scenes require a paid subscription (annual or lifetime). Privacy Policy https://twoclouds.de/privacy-policy Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Flame4 screens
Scenova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Flame at none against Scenova's shown. Scenova's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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 Flame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scenova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Focus Flame versus Scenova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus FlameScenova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihai GhigaMarco Pollmann

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Flame

One-time1
  • Focus Flame Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Scenova

Subscriptions1
  • Scenova Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scenova Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Focus Flame free?
Focus Flame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scenova free?
Scenova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Flame or Scenova have ads?
Scenova shows ads; Focus Flame does not.

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