Comparison

FocusQuest vs Focaria

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

Head to head
About

FocusQuest

This app gamifies focus sessions by turning them into RPG quests. Earn rewards like XP and gold as your pixel-art hero adventures while you concentrate on tasks. It's designed to make deep work engaging and rewarding without guilt-tripping.

Highlights
  • RPG quest-based focus timer
  • Pixel-art hero progression
  • Earn XP, gold, and gear
  • Build daily streaks
  • Multiple pixel-art worlds
  • Calming soundscapes
  • Offline functionality
  • Group quests
Features
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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 — every minute of real concentration moves them forward. FocusQuest turns the hardest part of deep work — actually starting — 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 • A focus timer you look forward to — Pomodoro sessions reimagined as quests • Real progression — earn XP, gold, and armor every single session • Level up a character that mirrors your focus habit, with no level cap • Build daily streaks and see your whole focus history at a glance • Five hand-crafted pixel-art worlds to journey through • Calming soundscapes to drop into deep work fast • Group quests — focus side by side with friends in real time • Works fully offline — 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 — 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 — 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. • Monthly: $4.99 USD per month • 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 — your focus has never looked this good.

About

Focaria

Features
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Your time opens worlds. Sometimes, the hardest part of studying is getting started. Focaria turns your focus sessions into an adventure: make time for what matters, earn energy, and discover a world of anime-inspired fantasy cards. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Choose your session length and make time to study, read, or work toward your goals. Enable notifications to know when your session ends. MAKE YOUR EFFORT FEEL REWARDING Each minute of a completed session becomes energy. Collect 25 energy to open a pack containing 3 random cards. Your collection grows with the time you dedicate to your goals. DISCOVER A WORLD TO COLLECT Explore a collection of 100 cards with different rarities, characters, and stories. Discover each card to uncover the secrets it holds. FIND HOLOGRAPHIC EDITIONS Some cards appear randomly with a special holographic finish. Tilt them with your finger or move your compatible device to explore their reflections. SEE YOUR CONSISTENCY GROW Review your sessions and study minutes, track your weekly progress, and work toward a daily goal of 25 minutes. Build your streak and earn visual badges. TRY THE EXPERIENCE Open an optional practice pack during onboarding to experience the reveal before getting started. Practice cards are not added to your collection. Available in English and Spanish, for iPhone and iPad. SUBSCRIPTION A Focaria Pro subscription is required to access the app after onboarding. Subscription options and terms are shown before you confirm your purchase. Studying is the achievement. The cards are how you celebrate it. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focaria-politica/inicio Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusQuest4 screens
Focaria4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusQuest sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focaria sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FocusQuest versus Focaria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusQuestFocaria
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size279 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaumon AungVICTOR ANDRES ORREGO ARBOLEDA

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FocusQuest

Subscriptions2
  • Gold Card – Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
  • Gold Card – Annual Membership$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • 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
2 purchases

Focaria

Subscriptions2
  • Focaria Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Focaria Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

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

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