Comparison

Focusity vs もちのう

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

Head to head
About

Focusity

Transform focus time into tangible progress by building virtual world landmarks. This app helps you resist digital distractions by gamifying concentration, turning resistance into creation. Collect completed wonders as proof of your focused minutes.

Highlights
  • Build virtual world landmarks with focus time
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Ambient soundscapes for deep focus
  • Home screen widget for progress tracking
  • Collection of completed landmarks
  • AI-generated custom cities
  • Share progress on social media
Features
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You sat down to get things done. An hour later, you're still scrolling. A quick check turns into endless feeds, videos, and headlines — and the work, the studying, the things that actually matter slide to "later." When you finally look up, all that's left is the same quiet guilt: another day, nothing moved. It's not that your willpower is weak. These apps are engineered by the smartest people and the biggest budgets in the world to do one thing: take your time. So Focusity stopped fighting them on willpower alone. Instead, the time you spend off your phone turns into something you can see — a world wonder, rising one stage at a time. It turns "resisting" into "building." HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick how long you want to focus (5–120 minutes) and start 2. Every focused minute builds a world landmark — the Sagrada Família, the Taj Mahal, and more — stage by stage 3. Finish it, and it's yours to keep in your collection Optional: choose apps to block, and they stay locked during your session Because the payoff is something you can actually see, it's a habit that sticks. BUILT FOR YOU IF • You reach for your phone without thinking, and nothing gets done • Plain focus timers felt too cold to stick with • You want to cut your screen time — but actually enjoy doing it FEATURES — Focus, and Wonders Rise While you focus, a diorama slowly takes shape. The Taj Mahal, the floating torii of Itsukushima, the Sagrada Família, Angkor Wat — build the world's landmarks with your own focus. — Ambient Sounds for Deep Focus Rainfall, ocean waves, a flowing river, brown noise. Put on a study-friendly soundscape and sink into your work. Forest breezes, summer-night insects, quiet space, and more unlock with Premium. — Block Apps & Sites Auto-block the apps and websites you don't want to open during a session (powered by iOS Screen Time). Try to open one, and you'll see how many minutes are left and how much focus time you've already banked. So a reflexive tap on a feed doesn't cost you the session. — Home Screen Widget Your building-in-progress and today's focus time, right on your Home Screen. You see how far you've come without opening the app — and your hand stops reaching for the phone. — Collection Every finished landmark goes into your collection. The row of wonders you've built is proof of every minute you stayed focused. — Bonuses That Keep You Moving Early stages finish fast, so your first sense of progress comes quickly. And if you keep resisting your phone after the timer ends, that time counts toward your build as a bonus. — AI Craft: A City That's Only Yours Enter any theme and AI generates a one-of-a-kind city, made just for you — your own companion to keep you focused. — Share Share your finished landmarks and original cities to social media in a single tap. FOCUSITY PREMIUM • Build premium-exclusive landmarks like Kinkaku-ji and Mont-Saint-Michel • Pick exactly which landmark to build (free plan: random) • See finished landmarks at sunset and lit up at night • View them close-up, looking up, and from the other side • Build the original cities you made with AI Craft • Show your finished builds on the widget • Use every ambient soundscape PRIVACY Your focus time and building data are stored on your iPhone. Note: only when you use the AI Craft feature, the theme you enter is sent to a server to generate your city (the images are AI-generated). SUBSCRIPTION • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account • Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://hiro0211.github.io/focusity-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://hiro0211.github.io/focusity-legal/privacy.html

About

もちのう

This app helps you break free from smartphone addiction with unbreakable blocks and scheduled usage limits. It features a "full-on mode" that prevents self-interruption and tracks your usage to help you regain control of your time.

Highlights
  • Unbreakable app blocking
  • Scheduled usage limits
  • Full-on mode for self-control
  • Usage tracking and comparison
  • Lock screen widget for quick start
  • Character growth based on offline time
Features
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「あとで見る」を開いたまま、また1時間。 もちのうは、自分の意志でも解除できないブロックで、スマホから離れる時間をつくるアプリです。 ■ iPhone標準のスクリーンタイムと、どこが違うのか 標準のスクリーンタイムは、上限が来ても「制限を無視」を押せば開けてしまいます。開けられる仕組みは、いちばん開きたい夜には効きません。 もちのうの「がっつりモード」は、決めた時間が終わるまで自分でも解除できません。アプリを消して逃げる抜け道もふさいであります。意志の力を使わずに済むように作ってあります。 ■ できること ・SNS・動画・ゲームをまとめてブロック ・時間になったら自動ではじまるスケジュール ・自分でも解除できない「がっつりモード」 ・使った時間の記録と、1週間前との比較 ・ロック画面ウィジェットから1タップで開始 ・離れていた時間だけ育つキャラクター ■ 使い方 1. 止めたいアプリを選ぶ 2. 時間を決める 3. はじめる あとは、開こうとした瞬間にもちのうが立ちはだかります。 ■ こんな方へ ・気づくと2時間ショート動画を見ている ・勉強や仕事をはじめる前に、必ずSNSを開いてしまう ・寝る前のスマホで睡眠時間が削られている ・スクリーンタイムを設定したのに、自分で解除してしまう ・受験や資格の勉強に集中したい ■ プレミアムについて 複数アプリのブロック・スケジュール・がっつりモードなどの機能には、アプリ内購入が必要です。 ・もちのうプレミアム(1年) ¥4,000 / 年(自動更新) ・もちのうプレミアム(1週間) ¥480 / 週(自動更新) ・買い切り ¥10,000(一度きりのお支払い・自動更新なし) 1年プランは、はじめての方にかぎり3日間無料でお試しいただけます。無料期間の終了24時間前までに解約すれば、料金は発生しません。 お支払いは購入確定時にApple IDへ請求されます。自動更新は、期間終了の24時間前までにオフにしないかぎり継続します。更新の停止・解約は、App Storeのアカウント設定からいつでも行えます。 利用規約: https://mochinou.vercel.app/terms.html プライバシーポリシー: https://mochinou.vercel.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Focusity4 screens
もちのう4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focusity at none against もちのう's shown. Focusity also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%). もちのう's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Focusity sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and もちのう sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusity ships an update every 4 days, もちのう every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Focusity versus もちのう: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusityもちのう
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroaki ArimuraYu Mitsuda

Customer experience

Focusity

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

もちのう

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Focusity

Subscriptions3
  • Focusity Premium Monthly (Monthly)$5.491 Month
  • Focusity Premium (Yearly 30% off)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Focusity Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time4
  • Craft Ticket x1$0.99
  • Craft Ticket x3$1.99
  • Craft Ticket x6$3.99
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  • Focusity Premium (Milestone)$15.99
10 purchases

もちのう

Subscriptions8
  • プレミアム(月額)$5.991 Month
  • もちのう プレミアム 1年(75%オフ)$5.991 Year
  • 週額プラン$6.997 Days
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  • もちのう プレミアム 1年(特別価格)$11.991 Year
  • もちのう プレミアム 1年(半額・7日無料)7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • もちのう プレミアム 1年(半額・3日無料)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • プレミアム(年額)$24.991 Year
  • プレミアム(年額)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • プレミアム(買い切り・特別価格)$34.99
  • プレミアム(買い切り)$59.99

Questions

Is Focusity free?
Focusity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is もちのう free?
もちのう is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focusity or もちのう have ads?
もちのう shows ads; Focusity does not.
Which is updated more often, Focusity or もちのう?
Focusity ships an update every 4 days, and もちのう every 3 days. Most recently, Focusity was updated on November 5, 2026 and もちのう on November 5, 2026.

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