Comparison

Focusloop vs Auralyo

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

Head to head
About

Focusloop

Features
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Focusloop helps you build a calm focus ritual. A soft, distraction-free Pomodoro timer designed for deep work โ€” controlled with elegance. DEEP FOCUS, RITUALIZED - Beautiful Pomodoro timer with smooth animations - Customizable focus and break durations - Long break support after multiple cycles - Auto-start options for uninterrupted flow AMBIENT SOUNDSCAPES - 10+ curated sounds: rain, ocean, forest, cafe, fire, wind, more - Loop seamlessly during focus sessions - Volume mixing with system audio GUIDED PROGRAMS (PREMIUM) - Pre-built focus programs for studying, writing, deep work - Track your progress through structured rituals STATS & STREAKS - Daily, weekly, monthly focus stats - Streak tracking to build the habit - Visual progress with calm charts PREMIUM Start with a 3-day free trial. Then $3.99/month or $29.99/year. Premium unlocks unlimited programs, all themes, full stats, custom durations, achievements, and priority access to new features. Focusloop is built for those who want to focus without the noise. No notifications, no popups, no clutter โ€” just your loop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xanbe.github.io/Focusloop/privacy.html

About

Auralyo

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FOCUS SHOULDN'T FEEL THIS HARD. Most apps play sounds and music and hope for the best. Auralyo is a research-informed audio system โ€” it matches your session to your task, your energy, and how your brain actually works. The result: you start faster, stay in flow longer, and finish more of what actually matters. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” 6 WORK MODES โ€” MATCHED TO YOUR TASK โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Deep Work โ€” sustained analytical focus and problem solving Study โ€” memory, retention, and exam preparation Creative Flow โ€” ideation, writing, and generative thinking Focus Boost โ€” fast task activation when energy is low Calm Focus โ€” steady, relaxed execution without pressure Sprint โ€” 25-minute structured Pomodoro cycles โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” HOW IT WORKS โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Take a 60-second Focus Quiz. Tell Auralyo what you're working on โ€” coding, writing, studying, strategy, creative work. It builds a personalized audio session matched to your task and stimulation level. Press start. Work. That's it. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” 3 STIMULATION LEVELS PER MODE โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Soft โ€” minimal stimulation for deep, sustained concentration Balanced โ€” moderate energy for steady productivity Energetic โ€” higher arousal for fast-paced or creative work โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” GROUNDED IN THE SCIENCE OF FOCUS โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Auralyo's session design draws on research in flow, attention, arousal and performance, and rhythmic perception โ€” including work by Csikszentmihalyi, Yerkes & Dodson, and researchers studying music and selective attention. Learn more at auralyo.com/research. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” TRACK YOUR EXECUTION โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Every session is logged. Deep work minutes, task-start speed, weekly consistency. Over time, you see your execution improve โ€” not just feel it. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” WHO AURALYO IS FOR โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Knowledge workers and remote professionals Students preparing for exams or writing essays Developers, designers, and creative professionals ADHD brains that struggle to start or sustain focused work Anyone who has tried every focus app and found them too passive โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” SUBSCRIPTION โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Auralyo is a productivity tool and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Auralyo is available by subscription. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple account settings. By downloading Auralyo, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at: https://www.auralyo.com/legal/terms-of-use-and-service https://www.auralyo.com/legal/privacy-policy https://www.auralyo.com/legal/subscription-and-cancellation-policy

Screenshots

Focusloop4 screens
Auralyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focusloop and Auralyo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Focusloop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Auralyo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $42.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focusloop versus Auralyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusloopAuralyo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size63 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanberk YetkinGoShapers

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusloop

Subscriptions2
  • Focusloop Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Focusloop Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Auralyo

Subscriptions2
  • 1-Month Plan1 Month trial$42.991 Month
  • 3-Month Plan3 Months trial$85.993 Months
One-time1
  • Deep Focus Pack$39.99

Questions

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

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