Comparison

Focus Keeper vs DayVergent

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

Head to head
About

Focus Keeper

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
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Focus Keeper is the ultimate focus timer and Pomodoro timer designed to help you boost productivity and fight against procrastination. Whether you're a student preparing for an exam, managing ADHD, or simply trying to stay focused, this app is here to make your time management easier. By leveraging the original Pomodoro method, Focus Keeper helps you break down your tasks into manageable intervals and balance work with breaks, so you can stay on track without burning out. With a built-in study tracker, customizable settings, and an intuitive design, Focus Keeper is ideal for those who need a reliable exam timer or just want to track their progress efficiently. Focus Keeper: Pomodoro Timer, Exam Timer, ADHD Pomodoro – Stay true to the original technique with 25-minute sessions followed by short breaks to keep your mind sharp. Customizable Focus Timer – Adjust the length of your sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to suit your workflow. Exam Timer & Study Timer – Ideal for students and professionals, the product acts as a perfect exam timer to help you easily manage study sessions. ADHD Friendly – Tailored for those with ADHD, the app’s structured technique helps improve concentration and task completion. Time Tracker – Track your productivity over time with insightful charts and fight against ADHD and procrastination. Simple Interface – With a clean and intuitive design, it's easy to set up your focus timer and start working on your tasks immediately. How Its Works? Set Your Focus Timer & Study Timer– Choose a task and set the clock for 25 minutes. Work Until the Rings – Stay focused on your task until the Pomodoro rings. Take a Short Break – Enjoy a 5-minute break after each session to refresh your mind. Long Breaks – After completing 4 focus sessions, take a longer break of 20-30 minutes to recharge. The app automatically starts the next session, so you can stay productive without interruptions. Who Can Benefit? Whether you're a student needing a reliable study timer for exams, a professional managing multiple tasks, or someone who struggles with ADHD, the concentration app is the perfect tool. The app provides a structured routine, making it easier to avoid distractions and procrastination. Its built-in time tracker and customizable settings ensure that you can stay productive in any environment, from the office to the study room. Why ? Unlike other apps, Focus Keeper offers an original Pomodoro experience while giving you full control over how you manage your focus sessions. Whether you're using it as an exam timer, a study timer, or to manage ADHD, its versatile features and easy-to-use interface make it stand out. Track your productivity over time, customize your features, and use it as a stopwatch for specific tasks – all while avoiding procrastination and staying on task. Read our terms and conditions at https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/36391786 Read our privacy policy at https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/36391786 [ Support: support@pixo.co ]

About

DayVergent

This AI-powered companion uses voice input to help manage tasks, build routines, and overcome overwhelm, specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals. It offers gentle, judgment-free support to work with your brain, not against it.

Highlights
  • Voice-first AI companion
  • Task and routine management
  • ADHD-specific focus strategies
  • Gentle check-ins
  • Smart AI task breakdowns
  • Brain dumping and brainstorming
Features
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Not your (neuro)typical productivity app. DayVergent is a gentle, voice-first AI companion for tasks, routines and life, built specifically for ADHD / neurodivergent brains. Speak your thoughts — the app listens, extracts tasks, builds calm routines, and helps you move forward without guilt or overwhelm. The app is free to download and use. Start with a 10-day free trial of full premium features. After the trial, core tools remain available at no cost. Core tools — daily routines, voice task management, focus strategies, and gentle check-ins — are always free. During your 10-day free trial you get full access to the premium features: unlimited voice conversations with your Guide, smart AI task breakdowns, and brain dumping. No credit card required. After the trial, you can choose to upgrade only if you want to keep the extra support. Why DayVergent feels different Built by someone who lives the AuDHD experience. No rigid schedules, no guilt, no judgment — just warm, practical support that works with your brain instead of against it. What you get for free (even after the trial): • Daily voice check-ins and calm routines • Basic voice task management (limited daily voice) • ADHD focus strategies with smart priority ordering • Empathetic, judgment-free replies Premium features (included in your 10-day trial): • Unlimited voice conversations with your Guide • Smart AI task breakdowns • Brain dumping & brainstorming — speak freely and let the Guide extract tasks, organize your thoughts, and offer helpful suggestions Whether you’re newly diagnosed, late-diagnosed, or simply burned out by traditional planners, DayVergent meets you exactly where you are. Download free today. Try the full experience risk-free for 10 days. Upgrade only if you love it ($7.99/month or $69/year). No pressure — you’ve got this. Compatible with iPhone 12 and newer (iOS 17 or later). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdEULA

Screenshots

Focus Keeper4 screens
DayVergent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Keeper at 32K against DayVergent's 1. Focus Keeper also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). DayVergent's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Focus Keeper sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DayVergent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DayVergent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Keeper has 32K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, DayVergent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus Keeper versus DayVergent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus KeeperDayVergent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size872 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPIXO IncorporationPARIS LIZABET LENAHAN

Customer experience

Focus Keeper

All ratings31,721 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,070 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.4%

DayVergent

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

Bugs and requests

Focus Keeper

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

DayVergent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Focus Keeper

Subscriptions11
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$12.991 Month
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  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Special$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Focus Keeper Pro$99.99
  • Focus Keeper Pro$199.99
2 purchases

DayVergent

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Keeper free?
Focus Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayVergent free?
DayVergent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Keeper or DayVergent?
DayVergent is rated higher. Focus Keeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while DayVergent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focus Keeper or DayVergent have ads?
Neither Focus Keeper nor DayVergent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or DayVergent?
Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and DayVergent every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on October 31, 2026 and DayVergent on October 14, 2026.

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