Solo Focus vs Focus Wander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Solo Focus
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Just one task. Right now. Solo Focus is a focus timer for people who get overwhelmed by long to-do lists. Instead of everything, it shows you one task at a time β so starting feels possible. A built-in body-doubling mode and ambient sound keep you company, and the timer is gentle about breaks so you don't burn out. WHY SOLO FOCUS β’ One task at a time β beat overwhelm and just start β’ Body doubling, built in β focus alongside ambient company β’ A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks β’ Ambient sounds to settle into deep work β’ Session insights β see your focus over time β’ Made with ADHD and neurodivergent brains in mind NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. SOLO FOCUS PRO Unlock unlimited tasks, all ambient sounds, every theme and full insights. Pro is available as a subscription with a free trial. β Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rivership.notion.site/3830e18e9943817b9973f8dd62fcbf4c
Focus Wander
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Focus Wander is a focus timer. Before you begin, choose a destination on the map. After you tap Start, your Focus Partner sets out from your current location and follows the route. When you finish a focus session, the app records the blocks you explored and the time you spent. Itβs simple: β’ Choose a destination β’ Start focusing β’ Let your Focus Partner move forward β’ Review your exploration when you finish If you switch to another app or stay away for too long during a session, that session ends. The next time you start, your Focus Partner continues from where it stopped. You can also: β’ Track your total focus time and focus streaks β’ Look back at explored blocks on the map β’ Choose different Focus Partners and appearances β’ Mark completed sessions with daily greetings, arrival notifications, and journey postcards Core features are free to use. Focus Wander Pro includes more Focus Partners and additional features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Focus Wander at none against Solo Focus's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Solo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Wander sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Solo Focus ships an update every 5 days, Focus Wander every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solo Focus | Focus Wander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIVERSHIP | CHENCHIEH HSU |
In-app purchases
Solo Focus
- Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Focus Wander
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Focus Lumen Pro$17.99









