Tapasya vs Focus Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tapasya
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Tapasya Hostel is a smart and secure hostel management application designed for students and hostel administration. The app helps users manage hostel-related activities digitally in a simple, fast, and user-friendly way. Using the app, students can securely log in with mobile OTP authentication, access their profile details, view academic information, and use digital QR-based identification features.
Focus Meter
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Focus Meter is a visual focus timer for students and anyone who wants to concentrate. See your remaining time at a glance โ not just as numbers, but as bars, a line, or a ring. It looks like a piece of desk stationery, so you'll actually want to leave it out on your desk while you study. โ Days Until Your Exam Add your exam or mock test date and Focus Meter counts down the days, hours, minutes and seconds. The timer screen always shows "X days to go," connecting today's session to the day that matters. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets are included. โ Three Timers โข Countdown โ for study, reading, work, or timed practice tests โข Pomodoro โ alternate focus and breaks to stay sharp longer โข Dual โ run a total session and a Pomodoro at the same time (for example, 25-minute cycles inside a 90-minute block) โ Three Ways to See the Time Standard bars (like the LCD on a desk timer), a minimal line meter, or a ring. Two themes โ Calm and Sharp โ so it fits your desk. โ Block Distracting Apps While You Focus (Pro) Temporarily block the apps you choose โ social media, games โ but only while your timer is running. Everything unblocks automatically when the session ends, even if the app was closed. Need out early? Use Emergency Unlock and write down your reason. Phone calls and emergency features are never blocked. โ A Record Worth Keeping Completed sessions are saved as Today, Streak, and Total. You can share a card of your progress. โ Built Not to Break Your Focus โข Lock mode during a session (prevents accidental taps) โข Keeps the screen awake / notifications โข Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island โข Portrait and landscape (desk mode) โข Ad-free with Pro โ Focus Meter Pro (one-time purchase) Removes ads and unlocks the Dual timer, ring and line displays, the Sharp theme, app blocking during focus, and unlimited exam dates and presets. A single purchase โ no subscription, no further charges. Great for exam prep, professional certifications, working from home, or reading. A quiet, readable timer you'll want to keep on your desk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tapasya at none against Focus Meter's 1. Tapasya also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Focus Meter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Focus Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tapasya asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tapasya ships an update monthly, Focus Meter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tapasya | Focus Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shantanu Apurva | kazunari aoki |
In-app purchases
Tapasya
No in-app purchases
Focus Meter
- Focus Meter Pro$2.99
Questions
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