Comparison

Blankout vs Focus Space

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

Head to head
About

Blankout

Features
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Blankout is 100% free and open-source, forever. Blankout is a minimalist focus timer built for doing one thing well. When your mind is scattered, Blankout gives you a simple way to choose one task, set your focus time, and block out everything else. No clutter. No complicated systems. Just a clean timer, calming visuals, ambient sounds, and a quiet space to stay with the work that matters. Whether you are studying, writing, practicing, coding, reading, or finishing something you have been putting off, Blankout helps you start with clarity and stay committed until the timer ends.

About

Focus Space

Features
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Focus Space: A smarter system to get work done. Most timers just count down. Focus Space turns your work into a repeatable cycle of progress: Plan your priorities, focus with visual Pomodoro sprints, and reflect on completed sessions. The 3-Step System: • Plan & Prioritize: Create multiple task lists and categorize every item by priority. • Focus with Pomodoro: Run focused sprints with hand-painted visual timers and ambient soundscapes. • Reflect & Refine: Note down how your session went, celebrate small wins, and build a lasting focus journal. Designed for Seamless Focus: • Live Activities & Dynamic Island on Lock Screen • Companion Link: Local Wi-Fi sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Macs • Full offline support with complete privacy: No account registration, no ads, and no tracking Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs-taupe-pi-86.vercel.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Blankout4 screens
Focus Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blankout at none against Focus Space's 2. Blankout also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Space sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Blankout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Blankout versus Focus Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlankoutFocus Space
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSahil AmbegaonkarLakshya Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

Blankout

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Space

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Space Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Focus Space Premium Annual$24.901 Year

Questions

Is Blankout free?
Blankout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Space free?
Focus Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blankout or Focus Space have ads?
Neither Blankout nor Focus Space shows ads.

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