TapFocus vs Awan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TapFocus
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Block distracting apps, then unlock them with a real-world key. TapFocus makes focus physical. Instead of relying on willpower alone, you can turn an NFC tag, QR code, or barcode into a Focus Key — a small real-world step between you and your most distracting apps. Place a Focus Key on your desk, by your bed, across the room, or anywhere you want to create intentional friction. Start a focus session, block the apps you choose, and unlock again when you scan your key. Use an NFC tag for a simple tap-to-unlock ritual, print a QR code for a low-cost setup, or scan a barcode on an object you already own. No special hardware required. Build your own focus system • Block distracting apps during focus sessions • Unlock with NFC tags, QR codes, or barcodes • Create Focus Keys for different routines • Put your unlock key across the room, at your desk, or away from your bed • Build simple rituals for work, studying, sleep, reading, or deep focus • Add intentional friction before you open distracting apps Useful for • Staying off social media while working • Keeping your phone away from bed • Reducing impulsive app checking • Creating a DIY focus setup with NFC tags • Printing QR keys for rooms, notebooks, or desks TapFocus is not another focus timer. It is a physical ritual that makes focus easier to start — and harder to break. Tap. Scan. Focus.
Awan
Never forget a task again with location-based reminders. Set alerts to trigger when you arrive at or leave a specific place, with no manual input needed. The app runs quietly in the background to ensure you're notified.
- Location-based reminders
- Background operation
- Map-based location selection
- Adjustable alert radius
- Dual alert types
- Multilingual support
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Awan turns your reminders into something that actually reaches you — at the exact place, time, or moment you need them. Most reminder apps only nag you by the clock. Awan also watches the world around you: it can alert you the second you arrive somewhere, the moment you leave, or right when you connect or disconnect from your car — so a reminder finally shows up when it's useful, not hours too early. WHY AWAN • Location reminders: get alerted when you ARRIVE at or LEAVE a place. • Car reminders: fire the moment you connect to (or disconnect from) your car — perfect for "grab the parcel," "check the trunk," or "log mileage." • Time reminders: classic time-of-day alerts, with several fire times in a single day. • Auto parking memory: when you disconnect from your car, Awan remembers where you parked so you can walk straight back to it. • Saved places: bookmark home, work, the gym, your kids' school — and reuse them in seconds. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Flexible schedules: every day, specific weekdays, or a date range. • Time windows: only get alerted between the hours you choose. • Urgent alerts: a louder, attention-grabbing alarm for the things you truly can't miss. • Repeat until acknowledged: keeps reminding until you actually deal with it. • CarPlay: see what's relevant and get your alerts right on the car screen. • Scan Text: point your camera at a note, sign, or receipt and turn it into a reminder. • Hijri or Gregorian: view dates in the calendar you prefer. • iCloud sync: your reminders and places stay in step across your devices. • Arabic & English with full right-to-left support. PRIVACY FIRST Your location is used only to trigger the reminders you create. Nothing about where you go is sold or shared. Download Awan and let your reminders find you at the right place and the right time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TapFocus at every 2 days against Awan's weekly. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. TapFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Awan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TapFocus ships an update every 2 days, Awan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapFocus | Awan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Davies | Mamdouh Alharbi |
In-app purchases
TapFocus
- Lifetime Access$9.99
Awan
- Awan monthly$0.491 Month
- Awan Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year








