Comparison

Solo Focus vs Trance

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

Head to head
About

Solo Focus

Features
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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 — 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 • One task at a time — beat overwhelm and just start • Body doubling, built in — focus alongside ambient company • A Pomodoro-style timer that cares about your breaks • Ambient sounds to settle into deep work • Session insights — see your focus over time • 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. — 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

About

Trance

Features
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Set how long you want to focus, press start — and your own galaxy awakens on screen. Finish your session and a new star is born, glowing along a spiral arm. This simple rule turns "putting your phone down" into a joy. With Trance, focus isn't something you endure — it's the joy of growing your own galaxy. And it's completely free — with no ads. ■ How it works · Pick a focus length — preset buttons, or turn the ring minute by minute (1–180 min) · Your galaxy lives and turns while you focus · Finish, and a new star is born ■ Features · A living galaxy — luminous line-art drawn in light, a gently turning spiral · One evolving galaxy — every session adds stars and constellations to a shape that's yours alone · Star color & size — shaped by when and how long you focused · Weekly constellations — reach your weekly goal to connect that week's stars into a named figure · Constellation collection — revisit completed constellations and include them in your galaxy poster · 16 focus soundscapes — from real Mars wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover to rain, thunder, forest, waves, campfire, café and a singing bowl · Free poster — save and share your galaxy as a single image · Focus stats & insights — streaks, completion rate, a "night sky" activity map · Evolving galaxy shapes — spiral → barred → elliptical → ringed → irregular as you grow · 5 galaxy themes — Cyan / Rose / Emerald / Abyss / Aurora nebulae · Home & lock-screen widgets, plus a lock-screen timer (Live Activity) · No ads · no account — your focus history stays on-device (non-linked product analytics only) Start focusing — the most beautiful way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Solo Focus4 screens
Trance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trance at none against Solo Focus's 2. Trance also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, 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. Solo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Trance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solo Focus ships an update every 5 days, Trance every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Solo Focus versus Trance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolo FocusTrance
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIVERSHIPyusik koh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Solo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Solo Focus Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Solo Focus Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Trance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solo Focus free?
Solo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trance free?
Trance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solo Focus or Trance have ads?
Solo Focus shows ads; Trance does not.
Which is updated more often, Solo Focus or Trance?
Solo Focus ships an update every 5 days, and Trance every 2 days. Most recently, Solo Focus was updated on September 20, 2026 and Trance on September 12, 2026.

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