ZenFocus vs Wick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ZenFocus
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Leaving your seat with the timer running? That's not studying. ZenFocus analyzes your AirPods' motion sensor and Apple Watch's heart rate & movement to distinguish genuine focus time from distraction. Not "time spent sitting" β but your actual focused time. [Key Features] βΆ AirPods Focus Detection Your AirPods' motion sensor tracks whether they're worn and how your head moves, so we can tell when you're truly focused. No extra devices needed β just your AirPods. βΆ Apple Watch Integration Check your real-time focus level from your wrist and start or stop sessions right from the Watch app. Heart rate and wrist movement are analyzed together for more accurate tracking. βΆ Detailed Statistics View today's, this week's, and all-time study hours at a glance β and understand your learning patterns. βΆ Nationwide Rankings Compare your study hours with other students through regional and nationwide leaderboards to stay motivated. [Who It's For] β’ Anyone curious about their actual focus time β not just how long they sat at a desk β’ Students preparing for exams, college, or certifications who want data-driven study habits β’ Self-studiers who need motivation to keep going Start tracking your real study time with ZenFocus today. [Subscription] Some features require a ZenFocus subscription that auto-renews. (Pricing and duration shown in-app.) β’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. β’ Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β’ Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zen-focus-app-fdf5b.web.app/privacy.html
Wick
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Some timers just count your minutes. Wick turns focus into a ritual you actually want to return to. Light a candle, name one honest intention, and begin. A little candle burns beside you while you work β put the phone face down, and the flame holds the time for you. When the session ends, you've made something real. MAKE FOCUS A RITUAL Choose Pomodoro, Flowtime, or a plain timer, then step into a warm candle room β no angry red numbers, no pressure. Just you and the next stretch of deep work. GUARD THE HOUR Turn on the Shield and Wick keeps distracting apps behind a gentle wall while you focus β a breath of friction, never a cage. There's always an exit for you. ONE HONEST INTENTION A DAY Skip the endless to-do list. Name what matters, give it your full flame, and let the rest wait its turn. ONLY COUNTS THE FIRE THAT WAS REAL Wick logs the focus you truly gave β nothing padded, nothing faked. Watch small flames add up on your almanac, one focused day at a time, and keep a streak worth keeping. YOURS ALONE No account. No sign-up. No tracking. Everything runs on your device. Wick is free to use. Wick Pro is a one-time purchase β no subscription β that unlocks deep-guard mode, candle skins, ambient sounds, and more themes. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZenFocus at every 4 days against Wick's every 3 weeks. ZenFocus also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. ZenFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZenFocus ships an update every 4 days, Wick every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ZenFocus | Wick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUHEE BYUN | SignalRender Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
ZenFocus
- μ°κ³΅ λ² μ΄μ§7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- μ°κ³΅ ν리미μ7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- μ°κ³΅ λ² μ΄μ§7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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- μ°κ³΅ ν리미μ7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Wick
- Wick Pro Lifetime$9.99








