FocusVoyage vs Solo Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusVoyage
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School season is here—and if your brain fights focus the second you sit down, you're not alone. FocusVoyage is built for students who get distracted easily, procrastinate on homework, and need more than a plain timer to stay on track. Think Pomodoro structure + visual stimulation + gentle accountability. Less guilt. More done. BUILT FOR ADHD-FRIENDLY STUDY SESSIONS • Short Sprint mode (15 min) when a full hour feels impossible • Deep Work mode (50 min) when you're finally in the zone • One task at a time—pick what you're finishing before you start • Immersive destination videos give your brain something calming to latch onto • Ambient sounds (rain, ocean, forest, coffee shop) help mask noise and racing thoughts • Custom App Allow List (Plus)—block TikTok, games & distracting apps during active focus only • Gentle reminders when focus or break ends—no nagging, no shame • Pause anytime. Resume when you're ready. If you've tried generic productivity apps and bounced off them in a day, FocusVoyage is designed differently: travel-themed, visual, and low-pressure—like a study buddy at your desk, not a drill sergeant. WHY IT HELPS WHEN FOCUS IS HARD • Body-doubling vibes: looping study scenes make your desk feel less empty • Clear start/stop: one button to begin, timer visible the whole session • Task notepad on home—brain dump before you forget • Rest timer built in so breaks are planned, not endless scrolling • Background-safe timer stays accurate if you switch apps briefly FOCUS IN A WORLD THAT MATCHES YOUR MOOD • Home — your comfort zone • Bali — island focus flow • Paris — café study vibes • Astana — city view focus • Maldives — ocean breeze focus • Istanbul — historic city energy • Hong Kong — neon night focus • New York — urban hustle focus PERFECT FOR • Students with ADHD or attention struggles • Homework sprints & exam cramming • "I'll start in 5 minutes" → actually starting now • Phone addiction during study blocks • Remote learners who need structure + stimulation • Anyone who works best in short bursts with breaks FOCUSVOYAGE PLUS • All 7 premium destinations unlocked • Custom App Allow List—Screen Time blocks your chosen apps only during focus • Focus statistics—see patterns in when & where you study best • Ad-free experience Free to start: Home destination, full timer, tasks, and ambient sounds. YOUR BRAIN ISN'T BROKEN. IT NEEDS THE RIGHT SETUP. One session. One task. One voyage. Download FocusVoyage and make this school year the one you actually stay on track. — FocusVoyage Plus is an auto-renewing annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQZZZq5N9OMpKPBZE_TKyNWLtwoDJ7VhbisxMOhgLKqBCqTllPmXbycG675jwOKs7XvDigStZpuLPs2/pub Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR8BbVv0fn2E4W5FSvHhOV3cX2f-uGEzauP0MahxIJHRmZ3inEBhJ5zXr_3KaC2Z8a5dWYch0ko-q-l/pub
Solo Focus
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Just one task. Right now. Solo Focus is a focus timer for people who get overwhelmed by long to-do lists. Instead of everything, it shows you one task at a time — so starting feels possible. A built-in body-doubling mode and ambient sound keep you company, and the timer is gentle about breaks so you don't burn out. WHY SOLO FOCUS • One task at a time — beat overwhelm and just start • Body doubling, built in — focus alongside ambient company • A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks • Ambient sounds to settle into deep work • Session insights — see your focus over time • Made with ADHD and neurodivergent brains in mind NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. SOLO FOCUS PRO Unlock unlimited tasks, all ambient sounds, every theme and full insights. Pro is available as a subscription with a free trial. — Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3830e18e9943817b9973f8dd62fcbf4c
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FocusVoyage at none against Solo Focus's shown. Solo Focus's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. FocusVoyage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and Solo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FocusVoyage ships an update every 3 months, Solo Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusVoyage | Solo Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aruzhan Karipbayeva | RIVERSHIP |
In-app purchases
FocusVoyage
- Voyager Plus3 Days trial$34.991 Year
Solo Focus
- Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year








