# Pattern vs TapFocus

Pattern and TapFocus are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Pattern sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TapFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pattern ships an update every 3 days, TapFocus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern | TapFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Ergisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829311519) | [Matthew Davies](https://appshunter.io/developer/922372194) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-personal-pattern-ai/id6766061942)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Full Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### TapFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapfocus-app-blocker/id6769974985)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattern free?

Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapFocus free?

TapFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pattern or TapFocus have ads?

Neither Pattern nor TapFocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pattern or TapFocus?

Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and TapFocus every 2 days. Most recently, Pattern was updated on September 17, 2026 and TapFocus on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*