Comparison

Forest vs Hyperfocus App

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

Head to head
About

Forest

This app uses a gamified timer to help users stay focused and reduce phone distractions. Users plant virtual trees that grow while they concentrate, but wither if they leave the app. It encourages productivity and offers features like personalized allow lists and real tree planting.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus timer
  • Virtual tree planting
  • Personalized allow lists
  • Unlockable tree species and white noises
  • Real tree planting initiative
  • Detailed time statistics
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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**Stay off your phone and a tree grows. Leave early and it withers. That's Forest, the focus timer used by 60 million people worldwide.** Top productivity app in 136 countries. Recommended by The New York Times and Business Insider. "Forest works well, and if your goal is to be more in the moment, ignore your phone and actually talk to your friends when you are with them, this is the app for you." — The New York Times Together, our community has planted over 2 million real trees on Earth through our partnership with Trees for the Future. --- STAY FOCUSED Forest helps you overcome phone addiction, reduce distractions, and build deep work habits. Whether you are studying for exams, working from home, or simply trying to be more present, Forest gives you a reason to stay on task. - A gamified focus timer that turns screen-free time into a growing virtual forest - Create personalized Allow Lists to block distracting apps during focus sessions (iOS 16 or above) - Track your daily phone usage and screen time GET MOTIVATED - Unlock tree species and soundscapes as you reach focus milestones - Co-plant trees with friends and family during shared focus sessions - Compete with users around the world and share your forest - Unlock achievements and earn extra rewards - Plant real trees on Earth through our partnership with Trees for the Future TIME GUARD: BLOCK DISTRACTIONS ON SCHEDULE Time Guard helps you set phone-free windows throughout your day. Block distracting apps on a schedule, limit when you can access them, and track how much time you spend on your phone. MINDFUL SPACE: RESET YOUR MIND Mindful Space combines calming soundscapes, breathing exercises, and gentle animations to help you decompress between focus sessions. STATISTICS & INSIGHTS - Create custom tags and view detailed statistics of how you spend your focused time - Review your weekly, monthly, and yearly focus history as a visual forest - Revisit your focus journey with Forest Timeline - Sync your focused time with Apple Health It is never too late to build better habits. --- FOREST PLUS Love Forest? Try Forest Plus. - 3x coin rewards and unlock new trees faster - Exclusive Plus-only tree species and early access to seasonal new trees - Turn your focus into a real tree on Earth Start your free trial today, cancel anytime. --- NOTICE Forest is available on iPhone and iPad. Sign in with the same account to sync your data and access Forest Plus across all platforms. The Allow List feature requires iOS/iPadOS 16 or above. Forest is the original app. Similar apps on the App Store are not developed by the Forest team. --- Follow us on Instagram or visit forestapp.cc to learn more. Browser extensions also available. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.forestapp.cc/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://forest-subscription.seekrtech.com/terms/

About

Hyperfocus App

This app provides curated sound environments and music to aid focus, reduce mental overload, and promote calm. It offers various modes tailored for studying, meditating, sleeping, and working in timed intervals, specifically designed to support individuals with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Focus-enhancing noise and ambient sounds
  • Modes for meditation, study, sleep, and work
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Distraction-free, intuitive interface
  • Sensory regulation support
  • Customizable sound environments
Features
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Hyperfocus App is a sounds, noise and music app designed to help people with ADHD improve focus, reduce mental overload and find moments of calm. Whether you need to study, work, meditate or rest, Hyperfocus App helps you create the right sound environment for your mind. -Sounds and noise designed for focus The app includes 6 different types of noise, carefully selected to support concentration and sensory regulation, along with 6 ambient sounds that help create a stable, predictable and calming environment. -Modes for every moment Hyperfocus App features 5 modes designed for different needs: Meditate: gentle sounds to calm the mind and reduce mental noise. Study: sound environments designed to help you stay focused while studying. Sleep: stable sounds to support rest and help you fall asleep. Pomodoro: combine sound and time blocks to work in focused intervals. Relaxing Music: calming music to slow down and recharge. -Designed for ADHD minds People with ADHD often benefit from consistent background sounds that reduce external distractions. Hyperfocus App helps you: Improve focus and concentration Reduce mental overstimulation Stay focused for longer periods Build more stable study, work and rest routines -Simple, functional and distraction-free The app is designed with a clean and intuitive interface, so you can start using it in seconds, without complex settings or unnecessary elements. Hyperfocus App doesn’t try to change how your mind works — it helps you support it with the right sound at the right time. For our Privacy Policy, please visit: https://hyperfocusapp.github.io/hyperfocuslegal/privacy-policy.html For our Terms of Use (including subscription details and EULA), please visit: https://yourdomain.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Forest4 screens
Hyperfocus App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Forest at 50K against Hyperfocus App's 1. Forest also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked). Hyperfocus App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forest sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Hyperfocus App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperfocus App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest ships an update every 9 days, Hyperfocus App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Forest versus Hyperfocus App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForestHyperfocus App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (50K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings50K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size825 MB337 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEEKRTECH CO., LTD.Angel Valor

Customer experience

Forest

All ratings49,524 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews2,270 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.4%

Hyperfocus App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Forest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Syncing and data loss problems
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to pause/resume timers
  • More customization options for the forest
  • Integration with other productivity apps
  • Easier way to earn coins for new trees

Hyperfocus App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Forest

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly (Early Bird)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly (Early Bird)$5.991 Month
  • Annual (Early Bird)7 Days trial$32.491 Year
Show 1 more
  • Annual (Early Bird)7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time15
  • Bottle of Sunshine Elixir$0.99
  • Shovelful of Crystal$0.99
  • Starter Bonus Pack$1.49
Show 12 more
  • Box of Sunshine Elixir$1.99
  • Select Pack$2.99
  • Advanced Package$2.99
  • Small pot of Crystal$4.99
  • Supreme Package$4.99
  • Advanced Bonus Pack$6.99
  • Elite Package$9.99
  • Large bag of Crystal$10.99
  • Select Pack$12.99
  • Supreme Bonus Pack$14.99
  • Deluxe Pack$18.99
  • Cartful of Crystal$21.99
3 purchases

Hyperfocus App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Annually$22.951 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Forest free?
Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hyperfocus App free?
Hyperfocus App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forest or Hyperfocus App?
Hyperfocus App is rated higher. Forest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Hyperfocus App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Forest or Hyperfocus App have ads?
Neither Forest nor Hyperfocus App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forest or Hyperfocus App?
Forest ships an update every 9 days, and Hyperfocus App every 6 days. Most recently, Forest was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hyperfocus App on October 3, 2026.

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