Comparison

PixelFocus vs Cuboo

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

Head to head
About

PixelFocus

Features
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You sit down. You're ready to focus. A quiet desk, a bit of light, and a little buddy who sets off in your place — PixelFocus turns every bit of focus into companionship worth coming back to. Focus is how it grows Press start, and your pixel buddy travels on your behalf. By the time you look up, it's brought back XP, coins, and something new to wear — never empty-handed. The more you focus, the farther it roams, and the more it becomes *yours*. Every session is a journey From cherry-blossom hills to snowy ridges and windswept shores — every level you reach opens another door. Where to today? Roll, dress up, collect — slowly Spend the coins you earned by focusing on rolls, and dress your buddy in looks you love. From common to mythic, fill a wardrobe that's the two of yours. Focus soundscapes & lo-fi Reach for calm focus soundscapes when you need to lock in, or switch to lo-fi when you want to loosen up. Pick one, turn the world down, and stay a while. It can sense you're truly focused (optional) Turn on camera mode and your buddy quietly senses your focus — entirely on your device. Frames are processed live and never stored, uploaded, or sent anywhere. Rather not? Timer mode keeps you company just the same. No punishment, only what adds up Streaks, a focus diary, and a warm hello each day. Break a streak and nothing's taken away — your buddy just misses you a little. Here, sticking with it is remembered gently. If you love pixel art, cozy growth and collecting, and a little ritual of calm — sit down, focus a while, and let your buddy go see the world for you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.dazepixel.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.dazepixel.com/privacy

About

Cuboo

Features
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Cuboo turns focus into a journey, built around the hyperfocus technique. Start a session and you board a train. As you work, it glides across Europe in real time — forests, mountains, and coastline drifting past your window. Stay on track and you arrive at a new capital, earning a stamp for your passport. Get distracted, and the train waits. THE HYPERFOCUS TECHNIQUE Hyperfocus is the state of complete, single-task immersion — where time falls away and your best work happens. Cuboo is designed to pull you into it and keep you there: one task, one train, one destination, with no notifications to break the spell. Instead of a timer counting down, you have somewhere to be. HOW IT WORKS • Pick what you're focusing on — deep work, study, reading, creating, anything. • Choose how far you're going, and board. • Block the apps that pull you away for the length of the ride. • Focus. Watch the world go by. Arrive. WHAT'S INSIDE • A live train window with real moving scenery • An ambient sound mixer — train clatter, rain on the glass, forest, and lo-fi • App blocking that holds while you focus, powered by Screen Time • 24 European capitals to travel to, each with its own collectible stamp • A departures board, boarding pass, and passport that make focus feel like travel • Simple stats so you can watch your focused hours add up Whether you're studying for an exam, writing, coding, or just trying to stay off your phone for an hour, Cuboo gives your focus a destination. All aboard. ——— Cuboo Pro Cuboo offers an optional subscription that unlocks unlimited journeys and every feature: • Monthly — $3.99 / month • Annual — $18.99 / year (includes a 3-day free trial) • Lifetime — $34.99, one-time Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use: https://cuboo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://cuboo.app/privacy

Screenshots

PixelFocus4 screens
Cuboo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelFocus at every 2 days against Cuboo's every 5 days. PixelFocus also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PixelFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cuboo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelFocus ships an update every 2 days, Cuboo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PixelFocus versus Cuboo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelFocusCuboo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNessLabsSTEFAN-ANDREI HATEGAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PixelFocus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Cuboo

Subscriptions2
  • Cuboo Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Cuboo Pro Annual3 Days trial$18.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cuboo Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is PixelFocus free?
PixelFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cuboo free?
Cuboo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelFocus or Cuboo have ads?
Neither PixelFocus nor Cuboo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixelFocus or Cuboo?
PixelFocus ships an update every 2 days, and Cuboo every 5 days. Most recently, PixelFocus was updated on November 13, 2026 and Cuboo on November 5, 2026.

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