Comparison

Koku vs ZenFocus

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

Head to head
About

Koku

This app helps you focus on tasks with customizable work and rest intervals. It offers a simple, distraction-free interface and integrates with your home screen and Apple Watch for easy access and control. Enjoy deep work without accounts, streaks, or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and rest sessions
  • Classic Pomodoro rhythm option
  • Home Screen widget for quick access
  • Live Activities on lock screen
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Minimalist, distraction-free design
Features
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Koku is a focus timer for deep work. Focus. Rest. Repeat. Set your own session lengths or use the classic rhythm - twenty-five minutes of focus, five minutes of rest, a longer break every four sessions. Each minute is a dot. Watch them fill. - No accounts. - No streaks. - No subscriptions. Just time, and the work in front of you. Add Koku to your Home Screen for quick access - start, pause, and skip sessions right from the widget. Keep the timer visible on your lock screen with Live Activities. Koku also includes an Apple Watch companion app that works with the iPhone app, so you can check your timer and control sessions from your wrist. Designed for iPhone, with an Apple Watch companion. Light and dark mode. Works in any language. Koku (刻) is the Japanese word for a moment of time.

About

ZenFocus

Features
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Leaving your seat with the timer running? That's not studying. ZenFocus analyzes your AirPods' motion sensor and Apple Watch's heart rate & movement to distinguish genuine focus time from distraction. Not "time spent sitting" — but your actual focused time. [Key Features] ▶ AirPods Focus Detection Your AirPods' motion sensor tracks whether they're worn and how your head moves, so we can tell when you're truly focused. No extra devices needed — just your AirPods. ▶ Apple Watch Integration Check your real-time focus level from your wrist and start or stop sessions right from the Watch app. Heart rate and wrist movement are analyzed together for more accurate tracking. ▶ Detailed Statistics View today's, this week's, and all-time study hours at a glance — and understand your learning patterns. ▶ Nationwide Rankings Compare your study hours with other students through regional and nationwide leaderboards to stay motivated. [Who It's For] • Anyone curious about their actual focus time — not just how long they sat at a desk • Students preparing for exams, college, or certifications who want data-driven study habits • Self-studiers who need motivation to keep going Start tracking your real study time with ZenFocus today. [Subscription] Some features require a ZenFocus subscription that auto-renews. (Pricing and duration shown in-app.) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Koku4 screens
ZenFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koku at none against ZenFocus's 4. ZenFocus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ZenFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Koku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Koku ships an update every 3 days, ZenFocus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Koku versus ZenFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKokuZenFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodolfo Alberto Lopez TerriquezSUHEE BYUN

In-app purchases

None

Koku

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ZenFocus

Subscriptions4
  • 찐공 베이직7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 찐공 프리미엄7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 찐공 베이직7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • 찐공 프리미엄7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Koku free?
Koku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenFocus free?
ZenFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Koku or ZenFocus have ads?
Neither Koku nor ZenFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Koku or ZenFocus?
Koku ships an update every 3 days, and ZenFocus every 4 days. Most recently, Koku was updated on October 11, 2026 and ZenFocus on October 3, 2026.

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