Comparison

Focusity vs SmartCal

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 sessions into tangible progress by building virtual world landmarks. Block distracting apps and enjoy ambient sounds to enhance concentration. Earn rewards and track your achievements in a visually engaging way.

Highlights
  • Build world landmarks while focusing
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Ambient soundscapes for deep focus
  • Home screen widget for progress tracking
  • Collection of finished landmarks
  • AI-generated custom cities
  • Premium exclusive landmarks and features
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. The more you block, the faster you build — up to a 2x boost. — 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

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SmartCal

Features
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『旧スタイル電卓』は、旧OSスタイルの美しく洗練されたデザインと、実用的な高機能を両立させたプレミアムな電卓アプリです。 【主な特徴】 ● 旧OSスタイル電卓 シンプルで直感的に操作できる洗練されたフラットデザイン。大画面のデバイスでも操作しやすいボタンレイアウトを採用しています。 ● 充実した履歴機能 過去の計算結果をいつでもさかのぼって確認可能。ビジネス、買い物、家計簿など、日常のあらゆる場面で過去の計算を見返せます。 ● 独立メモリー機能 MC(クリア)、MR(リコール)、M+(加算)、M-(減算)などの高度なメモリー機能を完備し、複雑な計算もスムーズに行えます。 --- 【ご利用について(定期購読)】 本アプリは、すべての機能を快適にご利用いただくための「定期購読(サブスクリプション)専用アプリ」です。アプリ起動時に月額プランまたは年額プランのいずれかをご選択いただき、購読を開始いただくことで電卓機能がご利用可能になります。 ● 購読プラン: ・月額プラン:100円 / 月 ・年額プラン:600円 / 年 ● 自動継続課金について: ・お支払いはご購入確認時にお客様のApple ID(iTunesアカウント)に請求されます。 ・現在の有効期間が終了する24時間以上前に自動更新をオフにしない限り、登録は自動的に更新されます。 ・更新費用は、現在の購読期間が終了する24時間前までにお客様のアカウントに請求されます。 ・ご購入後、App Storeのアカウント設定から購読内容の管理および自動更新の停止を行うことができます。 利用規約 (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focusity4 screens
SmartCal1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCal at none against Focusity's 7. Focusity's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 $4.99 per month. SmartCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusity ships an update every 4 days, SmartCal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Focusity versus SmartCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusitySmartCal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroaki ArimuraHAYATO SUZUKI

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Focusity

Subscriptions3
  • Focusity Premium Monthly (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Focusity Premium (Yearly 30% off)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Focusity Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$25.991 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)$7.99
None

SmartCal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focusity free?
Focusity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartCal free?
SmartCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focusity or SmartCal have ads?
Neither Focusity nor SmartCal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusity or SmartCal?
Focusity ships an update every 4 days, and SmartCal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focusity was updated on October 25, 2026 and SmartCal on October 21, 2026.

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