Comparison

Focus Buddy vs Focus Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Focus Buddy

This app provides a virtual space to study and work alongside others, fostering motivation and consistency. Utilize focus timers and join shared study rooms to make productivity a collaborative experience, ideal for students and remote workers.

Highlights
  • Virtual study rooms
  • Focus timer
  • Study together
  • Build consistency
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Focus Buddy helps you stay focused by studying together with other people. Join a virtual study room, start a focus timer, and work alongside students, learners, and productivity-minded people who are also trying to stay consistent. Instead of studying alone, Focus Buddy gives you a simple social space where focus feels easier. Whether you are preparing for exams, working on assignments, reading, coding, or building a daily study habit, Focus Buddy helps you turn focus into a shared experience. MAIN FEATURES JOIN STUDY ROOMS Enter virtual rooms and study together with other focused people. FOCUS TIMER Set a focus timer and stay committed to your study session. STUDY TOGETHER Feel the motivation of working alongside others, even when you are studying from home. BUILD CONSISTENCY Use focused sessions to improve your discipline, routine, and productivity. SIMPLE AND DISTRACTION-FREE Focus Buddy is designed to be clean, calm, and easy to use. PERFECT FOR Students Exam preparation Homework sessions Reading Deep work Pomodoro-style focus Remote studying Productivity routines Studying alone can feel boring. Focus Buddy makes it easier to show up, stay focused, and keep going. Join a study room, start your timer, and focus together. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Buddy

Features
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Focus Buddy turns getting things done into something you actually look forward to. Set a timer, stay in the zone, and watch your cheerful corgi companion cheer you on — every focus session earns coins, XP, and a cozier room to come home to. Built on the proven Pomodoro method, Focus Buddy is designed for anyone who struggles to start, stay on task, or resist their phone — including students, remote workers, and people with ADHD. FOCUS THAT FEELS GOOD • Simple, beautiful Pomodoro timer, fully customizable • Name what you're working on and focus toward real goals • A living corgi companion that celebrates your wins (and misses you when you quit early) STAY ON TRACK • Get a gentle reminder from your pet if you leave the app mid-session — free for everyone • Keep your streak alive instead of drifting away GET REWARDED • Earn coins and XP for every session you complete • Spend them on decorations, furniture, and skins • Design a cozy room that grows with your focus streak TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Clear daily and weekly stats, free for everyone • Monthly and yearly trends, heatmaps and CSV export with Premium • See your focus streaks and build lasting habits FOCUS TOGETHER • Study and work alongside friends in shared focus rooms • Stay accountable and motivated as a group RELAX & CONCENTRATE • Ambient sounds and white noise to help you get in the zone Whether you're studying for exams, powering through work, or just trying to put your phone down, Focus Buddy makes every minute count — one happy corgi at a time. Download Focus Buddy and make focus your new favorite habit. Focus Buddy offers optional subscriptions and in-app purchases for premium features and cosmetic items. - Terms of Use: https://focus-buddy-app.web.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://focus-buddy-app.web.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Focus Buddy4 screens
Focus Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Buddy at none against Focus Buddy's shown. Focus Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focus Buddy versus Focus Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus BuddyFocus Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem CebiRevolution Sport Company Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Focus Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Focus Buddy free?
Focus Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Buddy free?
Focus Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Buddy or Focus Buddy have ads?
Focus Buddy shows ads; Focus Buddy does not.

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