# Forest vs Hyperfocus App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Forest at 50K against Hyperfocus App's 1. Forest also leads on chart position (#197 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest | Hyperfocus App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperfocus-app/id6749962721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 825 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) | [Angel Valor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833016748) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-focus-for-productivity/id866450515)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $32.49 | per year |
| Annual (Early Bird) | $35.99 | per year |
| Bottle of Sunshine Elixir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shovelful of Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bonus Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Box of Sunshine Elixir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small pot of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bonus Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elite Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large bag of Crystal | $10.99 | one-time |
| Select Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bonus Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Cartful of Crystal | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🌳 Motivating to grow a virtual forest
- 📊 Useful data and statistics
- 🌱 Ability to plant real trees
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive app locking can be frustrating
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new trees and features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🕰️ Lack of pause/resume functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperfocus-app/id6749962721)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annually | $22.95 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


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