Libib vs Focus Friend, by Hank Green
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Libib
Easily catalog your books, movies, music, and games by scanning barcodes. Organize your personal library and manage your collection through a connected website, adding notes, ratings, and tags.
- Scan books, board games, movies, music, and video games
- Barcode scanner
- Tag, review, and rate items
- Add notes to items
- Publish your library online
- Syncs with website
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Libib is a small org and home library cataloging app that allows you to scan in your books, board games, movies, music and video games. Mobile app works in concert with Libib's website, where you can tag, review, rate, import, make notes and publish your library! Includes a built-in high quality barcode scanner! We are committed to your privacy: • We do not have advertisements • We do not sell or share your data
Focus Friend, by Hank Green
This app uses a gamified approach to help users stay focused on tasks. Complete focus sessions to earn rewards, customize a virtual character, and decorate its room. It's designed for individuals who find it challenging to concentrate for extended periods.
- Live Activity timer progress
- Deep Focus Mode to lock apps
- Break timers for Pomodoro
- Hundreds of room decorations
- Customizable Bean character skins
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If you interrupt your Bean by turning off the timer, they'll be really really sad. Complete your focus session, and this cute Bean will give you prizes to buy decorations to help furnish their room. Perfect for anyone who struggles with long sessions of concentration. Focus Friend is for students and beyond. Features: - Live Activity: See your timer progress when your phone is locked - Deep Focus Mode: Lock distracting apps during your focus sessions - Break Timers: Decorate on your breaks, using the Pomodoro method of productivity - Hundreds of decorations: Decorate your room in different fun themes - Bean Skins: Try on different Bean types to customize your Focus Friend (Coffee Bean, Edamame Bean, Pinto Bean, Kitty Bean, or even Hank and John Green... Or rather Hank and John Bean!) Focus Friend will even help you with getting started on your tasks and getting into the flow of your work or studying or even chores. Stay Focused, Have Fun, Drink Water, and Don't Forget to be Awesome~ Terms of Use: https://www.yourfocusfriend.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.yourfocusfriend.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libib at none against Focus Friend, by Hank Green's 12. Focus Friend, by Hank Green's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (91% vs 74%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Focus Friend, by Hank Green sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Libib asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Friend, by Hank Green holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Friend, by Hank Green has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Libib's written reviews are positive against 91% of Focus Friend, by Hank Green's.
Libib ships an update fortnightly, Focus Friend, by Hank Green every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Libib | Focus Friend, by Hank Green |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (9.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 9.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #24 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 381 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Libib, Inc. | B-Tech Consulting Group LLC |
Customer experience
Libib
Focus Friend, by Hank Green
User reviews
Libib
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing personal libraries
- 🚀 Efficient barcode scanning
- 👍 Customizable collections
- 👍 Generous free plan with high item limit
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent barcode recognition
- 🔍 Limited search and sorting options
- 👎 Lack of book cover display in list view
- 👎 Inability to add custom cover images for manual entries
- 👎 Frustrating to navigate when making edits
Focus Friend, by Hank Green
From 9.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Shockingly effective for ADHD
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use UI
- 🧘♀️ Calming and fun to use
- 👍 Helps with productivity and focus
- 👍 Affordable and accessible
Room to improve
- 🐛 Minor bugs with Deep Focus mode
- 💰 Subscription model and pricing concerns
- 🔓 Apps can still be used during focus sessions
Bugs and requests
Libib
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes after adding multiple items
- Deleted items not recoverable
- Syncing issues between app and website versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sort by author, series, or publication date
- Option to view collections in grid/cover view
- Functionality to mark books as read/unread
- Integration with e-book/reading apps
- Sharing/collaboration features for libraries
Focus Friend, by Hank Green
Reported bugs
2 issues- Deep Focus mode locking apps after timer ends
- Screen turning off during use
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable bean outfits and accessories
- Additional rooms and decor options
- Seasonal items and events
- Expanded statistics and achievements
- Background music playback while phone is locked
In-app purchases
Libib
No in-app purchases
Focus Friend, by Hank Green
- Focus Friend Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Focus Friend Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Blue Jello Bean$2.99
- Base Bean Pack$3.99
- Kitt-ney Bean$4.99
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- Tabby Kittney Bean$4.99
- Orange Kittney Bean$4.99
- Pointed Kittney Bean$4.99
- Jelly Bean Pack$5.99
- Focus Friend Lifetime Pro Offer$29.99
- Focus Friend Pro Welcome Offer$29.99
- Lifetime Focus Friend Pro$39.99
