# Técnico Lisboa vs Focus Tree

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Técnico Lisboa at none against Focus Tree's 14. Técnico Lisboa also leads on ads (none vs shown). Focus Tree's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 15). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Tree sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Técnico Lisboa asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Técnico Lisboa against 4.7 for Focus Tree. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tree has 5.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Técnico Lisboa ships an update every 3 months, Focus Tree every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Técnico Lisboa | Focus Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tecnico-lisboa/id959976468/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Instituto Superior Tecnico](https://appshunter.io/developer/959976467) | [Focus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631305263) |

## What reviewers say

### Técnico Lisboa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tecnico-lisboa/id959976468)

Access your school information on the go. View class details and manage your tickets with ease. Stay connected to your academic life from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Access school information, View class details, Manage tickets, Anywhere access, Stay connected

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focus Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261)

This app helps students stay focused during study sessions by blocking distractions and offering timed work intervals. It also includes flashcards with spaced repetition and a unique social feature where users grow a virtual garden together as they achieve focus goals.

**Highlights:** Distraction blocking during focus sessions, Pomodoro and study timers, Spaced repetition flashcards, Shared virtual garden for accountability, Progress tracking and streak monitoring, Collaborative study with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Tree Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Tree Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($19.99) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack ($99.99) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🔒 Blocks distracting apps
- 💡 Competitive aspect with friends
- 🌱 Fun to build a garden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or gets stuck
- 🔒 Overly restrictive app blocking
- 💰 Lack of customization options
- 🎁 Limited rewards for study sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Notifications not working as expected
- Account recovery issues when changing devices
- Screen time feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow pausing of study sessions
- Provide more tiles/rewards for longer study sessions
- Add option to choose different tile designs
- Improve compatibility with larger devices like iPads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Técnico Lisboa free?

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

### Is Focus Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Técnico Lisboa or Focus Tree?

Focus Tree is rated higher. Técnico Lisboa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Focus Tree averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Técnico Lisboa or Focus Tree have ads?

Focus Tree shows ads; Técnico Lisboa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Técnico Lisboa or Focus Tree?

Técnico Lisboa ships an update every 3 months, and Focus Tree every 2 weeks. Most recently, Técnico Lisboa was updated on October 29, 2026 and Focus Tree on November 3, 2026.

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