Comparison

Friendly Focus vs Mossy

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

Head to head
About

Friendly Focus

Features
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Meet Caseyβ€”a well-traveled suitcase who has finally found somewhere to call home: a charming old hotel that has seen better days. Restoring it is a lot of work, and Casey is easily distracted. That’s where you come in! When you focus, Casey gets to work repairing and decorating the hotel. Complete your session to earn rewards and unlock new decorations β€” but stop early, and Casey may start twiddling his thumbs again. Perfect for studying, working, chores, or anything else you’ve been putting off. Features: - Focus timers for work, study, and everyday tasks - Deep Focus Mode to block distracting apps - Pomodoro-style breaks to help you recharge - Rewards for completing focus sessions - Decorations to unlock and use throughout the hotel - New rooms to restore and make your own - Progress that grows with every completed session Focus with Casey, rebuild the hotel, and create a place that finally feels like homeβ€”one session at a time. Privacy Policy: https://lockinblocker.app/friendlyfocus/privacy Terms of Use: https://lockinblocker.app/friendlyfocus/terms

About

Mossy

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Meet Mossy, a hand-drawn focus companion who keeps you company while you get things done. Mossy turns focus time into a small illustrated world. Start a session, work beside a cozy little blob, and come back to gentle rewards. Built with ADHD brains in mind, and made for anyone who wants focus to feel less like a fight. FOCUS WITH A FRIEND β€’ Pomodoro cycles or a free count-up mode, your choice β€’ Mossy quietly keeps you company while you work β€’ A slide gesture ends the session, so one stray tap can't β€’ Your countdown lives on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with Mossy right there BREAKS THAT BRING YOU BACK β€’ Finish a focus block and choose what feels right: keep going, or take a 2, 5, or 10 minute reset β€’ Gentle notifications tell you when it is time to return β€’ Starting the next focus is always the easy choice GENTLE REWARDS β€’ Finished sessions fill Mossy's bag with Shiny Pebbles β€’ Spend Pebbles in the Pebble Shop on hand-drawn decorations β€’ Make the room yours: rug, chair, plants, toys, wall art and more β€’ Every piece is original watercolor artwork, drawn by hand SMALL TASKS, REAL PROGRESS β€’ Pick one small thing to focus on β€’ Finish the task, earn the reward β€’ Today's totals and your streak, always in sight THREE HAND-DRAWN ROOMS (PRO) β€’ The original Mossy Nook, plus Brick Studio and Garden Room β€’ Every room has day and night artwork β€’ Pro replacement decor for every corner of the room AMBIENT SOUND β€’ Rain, Fireplace, Waves, and White Noise, free β€’ 19 soundscapes with custom mixing in Pro SEE YOUR RHYTHM (PRO) β€’ Detailed statistics by day, week, month, and year β€’ Task-level insights and best-streak history CALM BY DESIGN β€’ No account, no sign-up, works offline β€’ Anonymous usage analytics only, with an off switch in Settings β€’ Your focus data stays on your device FREE & PRO The complete focus loop is free: timer, breaks, tasks, rewards, the Mossy Nook room, four sounds, a Home Screen widget, and your streak. Mossy Pro adds the extra rooms, all 19 sounds with mixing, custom focus cycles, advanced statistics, five app icons, and new room drops over time. Pro is a weekly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Mossy is a small illustrated world that happens to help you focus. No guilt, no streak-shaming, no pressure. Just you, a soft little blob, and the next 25 minutes. Terms of Use: https://mossy-app.online/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mossy-app.online/privacy/

Screenshots

Friendly Focus4 screens
Mossy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Friendly Focus and Mossy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

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

Both are free to download. Friendly Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Mossy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Friendly Focus versus Mossy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriendly FocusMossy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size120 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEBASTIAN OLTEDAL THORPClaudiu Valentin Sararu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Friendly Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Friendly Focus Pro Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Friendly Focus Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Mossy

Subscriptions2
  • Mossy Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Mossy Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mossy Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Friendly Focus free?
Friendly Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mossy free?
Mossy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Friendly Focus or Mossy have ads?
Neither Friendly Focus nor Mossy shows ads.

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