# Focus vs Alt Process Exposure Cal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus at 57% against Alt Process Exposure Cal's 0%. Focus also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). Alt Process Exposure Cal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus is free to download; Alt Process Exposure Cal costs $2.99 up front. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Alt Process Exposure Cal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Alt Process Exposure Cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **57.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 302 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Vanessa Short](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843973608) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240)

This app helps users improve concentration and productivity by breaking work into structured intervals with scheduled breaks. It offers task management, detailed statistics, and syncs across all Apple devices, including Apple Watch and widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Unlimited to-do lists, In-depth productivity statistics, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Focus - 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Early Bird | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Patron Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time tracking
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Great for Pomodoro technique

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Forced to pay for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite intro screen
- Prompts to set up app on every open
- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Sync issues between iPhone, iPad, and Watch
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate tasks
- Calendar integration
- Background sounds
- Customizable timer lengths
- Automatic focus mode switching


### Alt Process Exposure Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alt-process-exposure-cal/id6753609684)

This app calculates precise standard exposures for alternative photographic printing processes. It supports various methods like Cyanotype and Platinum/Palladium, allowing users to log and export their calibration data.

**Highlights:** Standard exposure calculation, Process picker (Cyanotype, Platinum/Palladium, etc.), Optional notes for timing, Export records to Google Sheets, Newest-first log with tinting, Clean archive of successful exposures

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription access | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Alt Process Exposure Cal free?

Alt Process Exposure Cal costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Focus or Alt Process Exposure Cal have ads?

Neither Focus nor Alt Process Exposure Cal shows ads.

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