Comparison

FocusPro AI vs Cadence AI Focus

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

Head to head
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FocusPro AI

Features
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FocusPro AI is a focus timer, Pomodoro timer and app blocker in one, with Ori, an AI coach that helps you plan the day. Made for students, deep work and anyone who loses hours to their phone. Start free with the full timer, Pomodoro, tasks and notes. Pro adds the app blocker, Ori the AI coach and your focus stats: pay monthly, yearly or once with Lifetime. FOCUS YOUR WAY - Pomodoro: four 25-minute focus rounds with 5-minute breaks and a 15-minute long break - Focus Timer: 25, 45 or 60-minute sprints - Free Timer: an open-ended count-up for long study and deep work sessions - Your timer stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while it runs - Start a focus session from any task, timed to its length BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS (Pro) - Distraction Shield blocks the apps and categories you pick during every focus session - Lock now: lock distracting apps for 15 minutes to 2 hours, even without a session - Pausing the timer never unblocks your apps, and a lock has no early exit - Built on Apple's Screen Time: Apple keeps your app choices private, even from us - While a shield runs, FocusPro AI can't be deleted, a speed bump for weak moments STUDY AND EXAM SEASON - Pomodoro rounds for homework, reading and revision, with breaks built in - A study plan as tasks with start times, lengths and reminders PLAN THE DAY - Tasks with priorities, categories, reminders and daily, weekly or monthly repeats - A daily timeline with Up next, free time and missed items - Google Calendar sync for several Google accounts, with clash warnings (Pro) - Block busy time: your tasks appear as anonymous "Focusing Session" blocks in your calendars, never with their real names (Pro) ORI, YOUR AI COACH (Pro) - Chat with Ori about your focus, your tasks and your week, by typing or speaking - Say or type a task in plain words and Ori turns it into a ready-to-save task - AI reports on your own day, week or month, with an action plan PROGRESS (Pro) - Analytics: focus time, active days, peak hours, categories, tasks and Pomodoro cycles - Session History: every session, break and finished task, day by day PRIVATE NOTES - Notes in the same categories as your tasks, with tags, pins and search - Hide private notes behind a password, Face ID or Touch ID (locking new notes is Pro, unhiding is always free) MAKE IT YOURS - Six home screen widgets: Focus Shortcut, Today's Tasks, Next Task, Daily Progress, Weekly Stats and Next Clash (Pro) - 36 theme colors in light and dark mode (2 free, all 36 with Pro) - Available in 33 languages PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account needed. Your tasks, notes and focus sessions stay on your iPhone - Optional Cloud Backup to iCloud or Google Drive (Pro) FREE AND PRO Free: the full focus timer, Pomodoro, tasks with reminders and repeats, and notes. Pro: Distraction Shield, Ori the AI coach, Analytics, Session History, Google Calendar sync, widgets, Cloud Backup, custom categories, all theme colors and locking new hidden notes. One Pro plan unlocks everything. Pay monthly or yearly, or pay once with Lifetime: no renewals. FAQ Can FocusPro AI block apps while I study? Yes, with Pro. Distraction Shield blocks the apps you choose during every focus session, and Lock now blocks them for a set time without a session. Is there a Pomodoro timer with an app blocker? Yes, with Pro. The apps you pick stay blocked for every Pomodoro focus round, even when you pause. Does it work offline, and where is my data? The timer, tasks and notes work offline; only AI, calendar sync and backup need internet. Your tasks, notes and sessions stay on your iPhone and no account is needed. AI features send only the text they need, such as your question. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://focusproai.app/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://focusproai.app/privacy-policy.html

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Cadence AI Focus

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CadenceAI โ€” Not another Pomodoro app. Your brain doesn't work like everyone else's. Answer 4 quick questions, get a focus method matched to how you actually work, and an AI Coach that learns from every session. 6 FOCUS METHODS โ€ข Pomodoro 25/5 (free), Deep 50/10, Ultradian 90/20, Flowtime, Custom, Animedoro 50/20 โ€ข 5-minute starter tip when getting started feels impossible ANIMATED TIMER THEMES Pick how your timer looks: the signature progress ring or a growing plant (both free), or Pro themes โ€” hourglass, candle, water, rocket, mountain, and an evolving pixel pet that grows the more you focus. FITNESS MODE Interval workouts with work and rest rounds. Tabata free; HIIT, Stretch and fully custom intervals with Pro. Clear on-screen WORK/REST flips, plus alarms that still fire when your phone is locked. WIND DOWN โ€” NIGHT MODE โ€ข Rain scene free; Pro sleep and breathing scenes with curated soundscapes โ€ข Guided 4-7-8 breathing; durations up to infinite AI COACH Weekly insights from your session data, smart method re-evaluation, best focus hours, distraction patterns, and daily goal tips. SOUND MIXER + SPOTIFY (Pro) 12 built-in sounds, online library, mix up to 5 sounds, save presets. Spotify liked songs and playlists during focus. CALENDAR AND SCHEDULING Plan blocks for today or tomorrow, local reminders, sync to Calendar, import events as tasks. APP BLOCKER Block distracting apps during focus with Screen Time integration and custom shield. STUDY ROOMS Join with a 6-character code, live presence, chat, and shared focus energy. GROWTH TREE & YOUR ISLAND Plant a tree each session โ€” it grows when you finish, wilts if you quit. Move the trees you earn onto your own isometric island, unlock new zones from Meadow to Summit at session milestones, and collect decorations as rewards. SMART SESSIONS Distraction tracking, +5 min extension, session journal, categories, daily goals, streaks, weekly score, Pro streak freezes. WATCH, WIDGET AND LIVE ACTIVITIES Apple Watch app, Dynamic Island, lock screen, home widget. LEADERBOARDS AND LEVELS Per-method global boards, Starter to Legend progression, achievement badges. STATS AND TASKS Heatmap, completion rates, CSV export. Link tasks to sessions. Pro: unlimited tasks. CADENCE AI PRO โ€” 7-DAY FREE TRIAL All methods, AI Coach, full stats, calendar sync, app blocker, Spotify, unlimited sounds and tasks, 2 streak freezes per month. 16 LANGUAGES Light/dark theme. Pro features are clearly marked throughout the app. Continue without an account โ€” guest sessions sync in the cloud and merge automatically when you sign up or sign in. Optional account for leaderboard, study rooms, and Spotify. Sign in with email, Apple, or GitHub. ALSO ON MAC CadenceAI runs on Apple silicon Macs too. Your timer, ambient sounds, coach and stats sync through your account, and Cadence Pro works on every device. Pair the free Cadence companion to pause distracting sites in your browser while you focus. Learn more at https://getcadenceai.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getcadenceai.app/privacy Download CadenceAI. Find the rhythm that fits your brain.

Screenshots

FocusPro AI4 screens
Cadence AI Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusPro AI at none against Cadence AI Focus's shown. Cadence AI Focus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. FocusPro AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cadence AI Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusPro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, Cadence AI Focus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FocusPro AI versus Cadence AI Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusPro AICadence AI Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkash LukhiRaul Alex Ratiu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusPro AI

Subscriptions2
  • FocusProAI Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • FocusProAI Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusProAI Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

Cadence AI Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cadence Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.901 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is FocusPro AI free?
FocusPro AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence AI Focus free?
Cadence AI Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusPro AI or Cadence AI Focus have ads?
Cadence AI Focus shows ads; FocusPro AI does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusPro AI or Cadence AI Focus?
FocusPro AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cadence AI Focus every 3 days. Most recently, FocusPro AI was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cadence AI Focus on October 23, 2026.

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