Comparison

Nook vs Focus Together

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

Head to head
About

Nook

Features
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Nook brings the warm atmosphere of a coffee shop to wherever you are. Blend jazz, espresso hiss, gentle chatter, rain against a window, crackling fireplace and cafe sounds into your perfect working or relaxing soundtrack. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Tap a sound to add it to your mix. Drag the slider to set its volume. Hit play. Adjust anything while the mix is running. RUNS IN THE BACKGROUND Nook keeps playing when you lock your screen or switch apps. Control playback from the lock screen or Control Centre without opening the app. NO ALGORITHMS No presets, no recommendations, no accounts, no data collection. Just you and the sounds.

About

Focus Together

This app pairs you with another user for anonymous, timed focus sessions. Avatars walk together, creating a visual record of your shared concentration time. Earn points to customize your avatar and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Anonymous buddy matching
  • Avatars walk together
  • Lock Screen countdown
  • Focus diary and timeline
  • Avatar customization
  • Customizable focus categories
Features
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Focus Together — a study timer with cute avatars Studying on your own? Set a timer and let your 3D avatar keep you company. When you're matched with another person focusing at the same time, your avatars walk side by side through the scenery. Build a record of your focus time, one session at a time. ā–  A focus timer that fits your day Choose a 15, 25, or 50-minute preset, or set a custom session from 5 to 120 minutes. Pick a category for studying, work, reading, or whatever needs your attention. Make time for exam prep or deep work, one session at a time. ā–  A live "study with me" experience Share a quiet session with a study buddy through your avatars. No camera, chat, or voice. Preset sessions can match you with someone who chose the same duration. If no one is available, you start on your own. Custom sessions are solo. ā–  A study tracker for your daily progress Track your study time with the timer, then add what you studied and a short note to each session. Look back on today's sessions and your focus time over the past 7 days. ā–  Build a study routine with music Turn on the built-in focus music and settle into your next session. Start small and build a study habit you can return to each day. ā–  Dress up your avatar Complete preset sessions to earn Focus points for outfits you like, up to a daily earning limit. Bring a pet along for the walk. ā–  Made for you if Ā· You want a study app that keeps a record of your time. Ā· You enjoy quiet company while studying. Ā· You need a focus timer for work and reading, too. ā–  More with Pro (optional) Ā· Use the app without ads and triple the Focus points earned from preset sessions. Get a Pro-exclusive pet and up to 30 custom categories. Ā· Focus with up to 2 buddies in preset sessions when others are available — up to 3 people including you. Start with 15 minutes today. Your avatar is ready to walk with you. ā–  On iOS Ā· Sign in with your Apple Account. Ā· See your remaining focus time on the Lock Screen (iOS 16.2 or later) and in the Dynamic Island on supported iPhone models. Ā· Pro offers monthly or yearly subscriptions that renew automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. To avoid renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://focustogether.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://focustogether.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Nook3 screens
Focus Together4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nook at none against Focus Together's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Nook versus Focus Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNookFocus Together
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWestsmithFunnyeve

In-app purchases

None

Nook

No in-app purchases

None

Focus Together

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nook free?
Nook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Together free?
Focus Together is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nook or Focus Together have ads?
Focus Together shows ads; Nook does not.

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