SelfPilot vs FocusBao
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SelfPilot
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SelfPilot helps you turn your goals into focused days. Most planning apps give you another list. SelfPilot helps you build a realistic weekly rhythm, plan your day on a clear timeline, block distracting apps when you need focus, and reflect on what actually happened. Start with your goals. Shape your ideal week. Plan today. Protect your focus. Review your progress. Then improve the next week. SelfPilot is for people who want more than a to-do list. It gives you a simple system for turning intention into action — and defending your plan when distractions get in the way. With SelfPilot, you can: • Define personal goals and keep them visible • Build your ideal week around what matters • Plan each day on a clear timeline • Capture tasks, thoughts, and ideas quickly • Block distracting apps during focus time • Use check-ins to stay accountable • Reflect on your days and weeks • Notice patterns and improve your routine • Create space for focus, recovery, and progress SelfPilot keeps you in control — one day, one week, one goal at a time.
FocusBao
This app uses a charming animated character and ambient sounds to create a calming environment for focused work. It helps users stay on task with a simple timer, track progress, and build consistent focus routines.
- Animated focus companion
- Ambient soundscapes
- Simple timer for focused sessions
- Progress tracking and achievements
- Customizable experience
- Reduces distractions
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Meet Bao, your new focus companion. Focus Bao is a calming productivity timer designed to make focused work feel more enjoyable. Set your timer, begin a session, and join Bao as he leaves his cozy room to study on a peaceful lily pad. Whether you are studying, working, reading, creating, or completing everyday tasks, Focus Bao gives you a relaxing space to concentrate and keep moving forward. FOCUS WITH BAO Start a timed focus session and let Bao accompany you while you work. The simple timer helps you focus on one task at a time without unnecessary distractions. EXPLORE A PEACEFUL WORLD Watch Bao study in a cozy, animated environment inspired by quiet lakes, nature, and relaxing lo-fi spaces. Focus sessions transform productivity into a small adventure with Bao. CHOOSE YOUR AMBIENCE Create the atmosphere that works best for you with a collection of ambient sounds. Relax with sounds such as rain, ocean waves, birds, a fireplace, page turns, library ambience, thunder, jazz, and lo-fi-inspired audio. BUILD CONSISTENCY Complete focus sessions, track your activity, and earn achievements as you continue spending meaningful time on your goals. MAKE BAO YOUR OWN Customize your experience and continue unlocking ways to enjoy your focus sessions with Bao. FOCUS BAO IS GREAT FOR: • Studying and homework • Deep work sessions • Reading and writing • Creative projects • Daily planning • Reducing distractions • Building a consistent focus routine Focus does not have to feel stressful. Take a breath, choose a task, and begin your next session with Bao.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SelfPilot at 16.0 against FocusBao's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SelfPilot | FocusBao |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Albert Schallert | Yusuf Rana |
In-app purchases
SelfPilot
No in-app purchases
FocusBao
No in-app purchases





