# Return vs Focus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Return at daily against Focus's every 2 days. Return also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Return sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Return ships an update daily, Focus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Return | Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-app-blocker-and-lockdown/id6806876559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 84 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARK DAVID CABUCO GAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885297047) | [Mustafa Anıl Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871947461) |

## What reviewers say

### Return

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-ministry-notes/id6794953579)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Return Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Return Supporter | $9.99 | per year |


### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-app-blocker-and-lockdown/id6806876559)

This app helps you stay focused by blocking distracting applications for set periods. It uses your own words as reminders and offers features like scheduled focus windows and detailed screen time insights. An emergency pass allows brief access to a blocked app once per session.

**Highlights:** Strict app blocking sessions, Scheduled focus windows, Live Lock Screen countdown, One emergency pass per session, Screen time insights, Standalone timer and alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Return free?

Return is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus free?

Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Return or Focus have ads?

Neither Return nor Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Return or Focus?

Return ships an update daily, and Focus every 2 days. Most recently, Return was updated on October 5, 2026 and Focus on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*