# Focus Keeper vs Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Challenge at none against Focus Keeper's 13. Challenge also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Focus Keeper's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Keeper sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Keeper | Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-keeper-pomodoro-timer/id867374917/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 872 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Daniel Reimus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716800563) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-keeper-pomodoro-timer/id867374917)

This app helps boost productivity and combat procrastination using the Pomodoro technique. It breaks tasks into focused work intervals followed by breaks, ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD. Track your progress and stay on task with customizable settings and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions, Study and exam timer functionality, ADHD-friendly structured technique, Productivity time tracker with charts, Simple and intuitive interface, Customizable break lengths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Special | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Focus Keeper Pro | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective for staying focused
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🕰️ Helpful for managing time and productivity
- 🔔 Useful break reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Lack of ability to mute/adjust sound
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔍 Limited task management functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly stops counting down
- White noise that can't be turned off
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Ability to label/categorize tasks
- Sync with calendar/to-do apps
- More sound/music options
- Customizable break durations


### Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-your-best-version/id6472225791)

This app helps you expand your comfort zone by offering over 80 diverse challenges. You can tackle them solo or with friends, customize existing ones, or create your own. Document your progress with images and notes, and set daily reminders to stay on track.

**Highlights:** 80+ diverse challenges, Group challenges with friends, Customize or create challenges, Track and share progress, Document journey with images/notes, Daily reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Keeper free?

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

### Is Challenge free?

Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Focus Keeper or Challenge have ads?

Neither Focus Keeper nor Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or Challenge?

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on October 28, 2026 and Challenge on October 21, 2026.

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