Comparison

FocusVoyage vs Solo Focus

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

Head to head
About

FocusVoyage

Features
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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

About

Solo Focus

Features
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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

Screenshots

FocusVoyage4 screens
Solo Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FocusVoyage versus Solo Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusVoyageSolo Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAruzhan KaripbayevaRIVERSHIP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FocusVoyage

Subscriptions1
  • Voyager Plus3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Solo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusVoyage free?
FocusVoyage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solo Focus free?
Solo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusVoyage or Solo Focus have ads?
Solo Focus shows ads; FocusVoyage does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusVoyage or Solo Focus?
FocusVoyage ships an update every 3 months, and Solo Focus every 5 days. Most recently, FocusVoyage was updated on October 6, 2026 and Solo Focus on October 7, 2026.

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