FocusQuest vs Leveling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FocusQuest
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Your focus timer is now an RPG. Start a session and your pixel-art hero sets off on a quest that lasts exactly as long as you stay focused โ every minute of real concentration moves them forward. FocusQuest turns the hardest part of deep work โ actually starting โ into the best part of your day. No guilt-trip charts. No streak-shaming. Just a quest board, a hero, and a world that grows a little every time you focus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a quest from the daily board and set your timer. 2. Focus. Your hero adventures through scrolling pixel-art worlds while you work. 3. Finish and collect XP, gold, gear, and a longer streak. WHY YOU'LL ACTUALLY OPEN IT โข A focus timer you look forward to โ Pomodoro sessions reimagined as quests โข Real progression โ earn XP, gold, and armor every single session โข Level up a character that mirrors your focus habit, with no level cap โข Build daily streaks and see your whole focus history at a glance โข Five hand-crafted pixel-art worlds to journey through โข Calming soundscapes to drop into deep work fast โข Group quests โ focus side by side with friends in real time โข Works fully offline โ your focus shouldn't depend on a signal BUILT TO HELP YOU FOCUS, NOT DISTRACT YOU During a quest the world goes quiet: slow scrolling, nothing to tap, no noise. The game gets out of the way so you can do the work โ then celebrates you the moment you're done. NO PUNISHMENT, EVER Miss a day? Abandon a session? You never lose XP, gold, or gear you've already earned. FocusQuest only rewards you for showing up. MADE FOR Studying, deep work, writing, coding, reading, side projects, beating procrastination โ and anyone who's bounced off plain productivity timers. GOLD CARD MEMBERSHIP Go further with an optional Gold Card subscription: a monthly Guild Marks stipend, your complete focus history, daily perks, and the ability to host group quests. โข Monthly: $4.99 USD per month โข Annual: $39.99 USD per year (best value) FocusQuest is free to download and play. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at the time of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://focus-quest.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://focus-quest.app/terms/ Start your first quest today โ your focus has never looked this good.
Leveling
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Leveling is a focus timer for studying, working and reading, with a pixel RPG adventure that grows alongside you. Turn focused minutes into character progress, equipment and rewards. CHOOSE YOUR FOCUS SESSION Pick a 5, 10, 15, 25 or 50-minute dungeon and get started. Use short sessions to begin a task or longer sessions when you want to stay immersed. Add tags to organize your sessions. LEVEL UP THROUGH REAL EFFORT Earn experience and gold through focus sessions. Develop your character, collect weapons and outfits, and unlock titles. Your daily effort becomes visible progress in a cozy pixel-art world. SEE YOUR STUDY AND WORK TIME Review your session history and daily, weekly and monthly focus totals. See how small sessions add up over time. MEET FELLOW ADVENTURERS Add friends by their friend ID, manage incoming requests and see which friends are focusing now. Discover active adventurers through friend recommendations. Friends requires signing in. START SMALL, KEEP GROWING Try guest mode to begin an adventure, or sign in to sync your progress across devices. Whether you are preparing for exams, working on a project or making time to read, build a routine one session at a time. Choose a dungeon. Start your focus timer. Grow your hero.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Leveling at none against FocusQuest's 7. Leveling also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. FocusQuest sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Leveling asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FocusQuest | Leveling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 279 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kaumon Aung | dokyung yun |
In-app purchases
FocusQuest
- Gold Card โ Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
- Gold Card โ Annual Membership$39.991 Year
- Pouch of Guild Marks$1.99
- Satchel of Guild Marks$3.99
- Chest of Guild Marks$7.99
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- Vault of Guild Marks$16.99
- Dragon's Hoard of Guild Marks$34.99
Leveling
No in-app purchases







