Comparison

Focusly vs SmartFolder

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

Head to head
About

Focusly

This app helps you reduce digital distractions and build healthier screen time habits. It offers tools to track usage, set app limits, and block distracting applications to improve focus and productivity.

Highlights
  • Screen time tracking
  • App usage limits
  • Focus timers
  • App blocking
  • Daily statistics
  • Habit formation
Features
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Focusly: Screen Time helps you reduce distractions, develop healthier digital habits, and focus on what matters most. Whether you're studying, working, or simply want to reduce your phone usage, Focusly: Screen Time provides powerful tools to help you regain control of your attention. Features Screen Time Tracking. Monitor your daily device usage and see where your time goes. App Usage Limits. Set daily usage limits for specific apps to reduce unnecessary screen time. Focus Time. Stay productive with customizable focus timers and distraction-free periods. App Blocking. Block distracting apps during work, study, sleep, or personal time. Daily Insights. Track your progress with detailed statistics and screen time reports. Habit Formation. Build healthier habits and achieve your digital well-being goals. Smart Reminders. Receive helpful reminders when you exceed your screen time limits. Perfect for: students, professionals, remote workers, parents, and anyone looking to reduce phone addiction. Use Focusly: Screen Time to develop better habits, increase productivity, and reclaim your time. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://posixpath.com/screen/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://posixpath.com/screen/terms

About

SmartFolder

Securely upload, transfer, and share files to the cloud. Access documents and media across devices, with offline viewing for over 175 formats. Offers high-speed distribution for large files and instant capture of documents via mobile.

Highlights
  • Cloud file upload and transfer
  • Cross-device file access
  • Offline file viewing
  • Support for 175+ file formats
  • Large file sharing
  • Mobile document capture
Features
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Freely upload and transfer files to the cloud, and share them with others with one click. Back up and sync all documents and media, accessible anytime across multiple devices. High-speed distribution for large files enables hassle-free transfers for work and daily use. - Automatically back up gallery media to the cloud in the background, share photos and videos effortlessly - Access all files offline; preview over 175 formats directly without extra software - Convenient sharing and delivery of extra-large files - Capture receipts, IDs and photos via mobile phone for instant viewing and forwarding -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://snsinee.com/file02/privacy Terms of User: https://snsinee.com/file02/terms

Screenshots

Focusly4 screens
SmartFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartFolder at 4.6 against Focusly's 4.3. SmartFolder also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Focusly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartFolder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 168 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusly ships an update fortnightly, SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Focusly versus SmartFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocuslySmartFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (61 ratings)4.6 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings61168 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer亚楠 魏宽 宁

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Focusly

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$34.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan2 variants$39.991 Month
4 purchases

SmartFolder

Subscriptions4
  • WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
  • WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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  • MonthlyMember$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFolder free?
SmartFolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focusly or SmartFolder?
SmartFolder is rated higher. Focusly averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while SmartFolder averages 4.6 from 168 ratings.
Do Focusly or SmartFolder have ads?
Both Focusly and SmartFolder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusly or SmartFolder?
Focusly ships an update fortnightly, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focusly was updated on November 13, 2026 and SmartFolder on November 13, 2026.

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