Comparison

Focus Together vs ZenFocus

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

Head to head
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/

About

ZenFocus

Features
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ZenFocus helps you stay focused with calming ambient sounds in a beautiful minimalist interface. Free Features • Rain sound • River sound • Simple one-tap playback • Dark mode design • Background audio support ZenFocus Pro • Ocean sound • Cafe ambience • Space ambience • 25-minute Pomodoro timer • Lifetime unlock • Restore purchases support Designed for students, developers, designers and anyone who wants to improve focus while studying or working. Simple. Minimal. Distraction-free.

Screenshots

Focus Together4 screens
ZenFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Together at none against ZenFocus's 1. ZenFocus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. ZenFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Together asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Focus Together versus ZenFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TogetherZenFocus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunnyeveMustafa BOYAMA

In-app purchases

None

Focus Together

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ZenFocus

One-time1
  • ZenFocus Pro$5.99

Questions

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

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