# FocusValley vs Fried

The clearest difference is rating: Fried at 5.0 against FocusValley's 4.3. Fried also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). FocusValley's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusValley sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fried sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fried holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

FocusValley ships an update every 2 weeks, Fried every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusValley | Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusvalley-focus-together/id6771634236/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 195 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucid Hour](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771634238) | [Carter Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862935823) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusValley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusvalley-focus-together/id6771634236)

This app provides a shared virtual farm environment where users focus simultaneously on tasks. Grow virtual crops, earn in-app currency, and customize your avatar while blocking distracting applications. It offers a unique, gamified approach to productivity and focus.

**Highlights:** Shared virtual focus farm, Gamified task completion, In-app currency and rewards, Avatar customization, Distracting app blocking, Pomodoro timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carrot Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banana Tree Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Asparagus Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Tomato Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orange Tree Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Saffron Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Broccoli Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shine Muscat Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Truffle Skin | $2.99 | one-time |


### Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fried-screen-time-control/id6780674154)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking distracting applications and setting daily limits. It offers focus sessions, smart scheduling, and insights into your screen time habits, all while keeping a playful companion happy.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set daily limits, Focus sessions, Smart schedules, Screen time insights, Focus companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fried Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fried Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusValley free?

FocusValley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fried free?

Fried is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FocusValley or Fried?

Fried is rated higher. FocusValley averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fried averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FocusValley or Fried have ads?

Neither FocusValley nor Fried shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusValley or Fried?

FocusValley ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fried every 3 days. Most recently, FocusValley was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fried on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*