Focus Wander vs Focus Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Focus Train
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Turn your focus time into a journey across Japan. Focus Train is a Pomodoro timer designed for studying, deep work and distraction-free focus. Start a session and watch your train travel across Japan while you study, work or make progress on personal projects. FOCUS BETTER β’ Simple visual focus sessions β’ Customisable Pomodoro timer β’ See your remaining time and next stop β’ Pause and resume when needed β’ Track your focused time EXPLORE JAPAN Every completed session moves your train forward. Travel between cities, discover new regions and turn productivity into a relaxing railway journey. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Unlock cities, illustrated postcards, stamps, badges and regions as you focus. Great for studying, exam preparation, work, deep work, reading, writing, personal projects, productivity routines and beating procrastination. The visual structure may also suit people looking for an ADHD-friendly way to organise focus sessions. Focus Train does not diagnose or treat ADHD and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Focus Wander and Focus Train are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Focus Wander sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus Train sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focus Wander ships an update every 3 days, Focus Train every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Wander | Focus Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHENCHIEH HSU | PIERRE OLIVIER ALAIN HENRY AILLET |
In-app purchases
Focus Wander
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Focus Lumen Pro$17.99
Focus Train
- Premium mensuel3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Focus Train Pass Annuel7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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