Comparison

Focus vs PocketPass lite

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

Head to head
About

Focus

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
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Do your best work. Focus helps you concentrate with timed focus sessions built on the Pomodoro technique, track your tasks and projects, and see real progress — across all your Apple devices. A calm, proven rhythm: plan, work, break, review. “[…] a tool that can genuinely make people more productive” – MacStories.net “[…] a must-have for anyone who finds themselves easily getting distracted or forgetting to take occasional breaks.” – iDownloadBlog.com I always use Focus when… … I need to start a deep-work session … I want to stop procrastinating and finally begin … I want to break a big project into focused sprints … I’m studying and need to concentrate … I want to protect my time from distractions … I want to build a daily focus habit … I want to see what I actually got done today … I want structure without a heavy, complicated system Benefits * Start focusing in seconds: pick a task, start a session, get to work * The proven Pomodoro rhythm — plan → work → break → review — that gives your attention somewhere to go * Sessions and tasks together: a focus timer plus real task, project, and time tracking (most apps split these into two) * See your progress: daily and weekly activity and goals make focus feel earned, never nagged * Restful breaks that are part of the rhythm, not slacking * Calm and encouraging — momentum, never hustle, grind, or guilt Features * Timed focus sessions with flexible session and break lengths * Tasks, projects, and time tracking * Daily and weekly activity and goals * In-app Learning: short, friendly guides you can apply as you read * Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island * Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight via App Intents * Seamless iCloud sync * Built-in accessibility * Privacy first: your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud * Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro * Handcrafted by real humans :-) Focus is free to start. Focus Pro unlocks everything with a 7-day free trial. Thanks for doing your best work with us! We’re always improving Focus. If you have feedback or an idea, we’d love to hear it. About us Focus is made by Jan & Kerstin, two independent app developers based in Germany. We built Focus for our own workdays — to concentrate, make real progress, and still keep things calm. Our goal: a productivity app that’s a joy to use every day. We built this tool for ourselves — and now we’d love to share it with you! Questions? We offer friendly support. Just drop us a note at support@meaningful-things.com and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can. Privacy & Terms https://meaningful-things.com/privacy https://meaningful-things.com/terms

About

PocketPass lite

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PocketPass Lite keeps every loyalty card, membership, and coupon in one place — without asking for your data. EASE OF USE Add a card in seconds: scan it with your camera, import a photo or screenshot, or type the number in by hand. PocketPass Lite recognizes QR codes, barcodes, and most retail formats automatically, then generates a clean, full-brightness code ready to scan at checkout. Add a Home Screen widget that shows the right card's code automatically when you're near that store, or pin a card to your Lock Screen for one-glance access. PRIVACY FIRST Your cards never leave your device. There's no account to create, no server PocketPass Lite talks to, and no tracking or ads — ever. Backups and exports go only to a folder you choose yourself, and passwords for registered store logins live in the iOS Keychain, completely separate from your card data. What you scan is yours, full stop. SHARE WITH FAMILY, YOUR WAY Sync with Family shares your cards directly with other devices over your own Wi-Fi network — no cloud account, no server in between. One person hosts, everyone else joins with a code, and every card (including saved store locations) is shared in seconds. Don't want a card synced? Exclude it with one tap. FEATURES • Scan, import, or manually enter any card • Automatic code recognition for QR, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec, and more • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets that surface the right card near the right store • Sync cards with family members locally — no account required • Optional backup to a folder of your choice • Optional passcode/Face ID lock for your whole card wallet • No ads, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking PocketPass Lite is built for people who are tired of digging through a wallet — or a dozen store apps — just to find one card.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
PocketPass lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketPass lite at every 3 days against Focus's every 10 days. Focus's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PocketPass lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update every 10 days, PocketPass lite every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus versus PocketPass lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusPocketPass lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeaningful Things GmbH & Co. KGMARKO PT1CAR

Bugs and requests

Focus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • Ability to duplicate tasks
  • Calendar integration
  • Background sounds
  • Customizable timer lengths
  • Automatic focus mode switching
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  • More detailed analytics and reporting

PocketPass lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions9
  • Focus - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Focus - 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Focus Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Focus Yearly$27.991 Year
  • Focus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Focus Early Bird7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Focus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Focus Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Patron Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

PocketPass lite

One-time3
  • Coffee$1.99
  • Lunch$3.99
  • Dinner$8.99

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketPass lite free?
PocketPass lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or PocketPass lite have ads?
Neither Focus nor PocketPass lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus or PocketPass lite?
Focus ships an update every 10 days, and PocketPass lite every 3 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on November 6, 2026 and PocketPass lite on November 6, 2026.

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