Comparison

bubbly vs Kaizen Focus

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

Head to head
About

bubbly

Read full description

Get it off your mind. Are you overwhelmed by rigid checklists and the pressure of β€œProductivity Porn”? Bubbly is the ultimate brain-dumping app for those who want to empty their minds, not fill them with more stress. No more opening apps just to check a simple task. No more stressful deadlines. Simply toss your scattered thoughts into bubbles and let them stay where you can see themβ€”on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Live Activities. 1. Visualized As You Think Your thoughts and notes float as soft, organic crayon bubbles. Choose the view that fits your moment: - Bubble View: See your thoughts floating freely. - Compact View: Keep more bubbles visible at a glance. - List View: Organize everything in a simple vertical list. See what matters most without rigid categories or complicated checklists. 2. Voice to Bubble Capture thoughts as fast as they come. Too busy to type? Just speak, and Bubbly will toss your words into a bubble instantly. 3. Lock Screen Wallpapers Turn your Lock Screen into a calm visual space for your thoughts. - Set a basic bubbly Lock Screen wallpaper. - Choose Bubble View, Compact View, or List View. - Keep your bubbles visible without opening the app. 4. Design Wallpapers Create a Lock Screen that feels like your own. - Use your favorite photo as the wallpaper background. - Choose Bubble View, Compact View, or List View. - Select from multiple design fonts. - Customize background colors and overlay strength. - Create a wallpaper that matches your mood and style. 5. Home Screen Widgets Keep your bubbles visible on your Home Screen with bubbly widgets. Choose a widget style that fits your day and see your thoughts without opening the app. 6. Live Activities Keep important bubbles visible on your Lock Screen, even alongside notifications. Live Activities update automatically as your bubbles change. 7. Calendar & Reminders Sync Connect bubbly with Apple Calendar and Reminders. Sync bubble text, dates, times, repeating schedules, completions, and changes between bubbly and Apple apps. - Create, edit, or delete a bubble in bubbly and reflect the change in Apple Calendar or Reminders. - Create, edit, or delete an event or reminder in Apple apps and reflect the change in bubbly. - Keep repeating events and reminders connected to their bubbles. 8. Pop for Relief The mission ends with a satisfying pop. Experience the joy of clearing your head once a task is done. No strings attached. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kaizen Focus

Features
Read full description

Kaizen Focus blocks the apps that pull your attention away. When you open one anyway, you reflect with note and breathing before the scroll begins. KEY FEATURES Adaptive Daily Limits β€” starts from your current screen time, then gradually decreases every few days. Your time comes back slowly, without the shock of going cold turkey. Restricted Hours β€” schedule focus blocks or bedtime hours when apps stay locked. That's the whole mechanic. No scores. No streaks. No gamification. Just a moment of friction between you and the habit. Built on Screen Time framework. Works with any app on your phone. Block what pulls you in. Own every time you open it anyway. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A Kaizen Focus subscription is required to use Adaptive Daily Limits and Restricted Hours. If you choose a subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account after the free trial ends (if applicable). The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. Terms: https://kaizen-focus.app/terms Privacy: https://kaizen-focus.app/privacy

Screenshots

bubbly4 screens
Kaizen Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

bubbly and Kaizen Focus are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. bubbly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Kaizen Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bubbly ships an update every 2 weeks, Kaizen Focus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
bubbly versus Kaizen Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbubblyKaizen Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.5 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiyun ParkYuttakhan Baingern

In-app purchases

3 purchases

bubbly

Subscriptions2
  • bubbly.pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • bubbly.pro$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • bubbly.pro$39.99
2 purchases

Kaizen Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is bubbly free?
bubbly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kaizen Focus free?
Kaizen Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do bubbly or Kaizen Focus have ads?
Neither bubbly nor Kaizen Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bubbly or Kaizen Focus?
bubbly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kaizen Focus fortnightly. Most recently, bubbly was updated on October 9, 2026 and Kaizen Focus on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons