Attention vs RawFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Attention
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Simple and effective training software for attention and concentration. Shure Form is a scientific, effective and internationally recognized training method. Its standard training is based on 5 × There are 25 numbers with uncertain order in the table of 5. It is required to find the numbers from 1 to 25 in order. In the process of finding, you should read the numbers while pointing at them with your fingers. The training takes the time to complete the task as the evaluation index. The shorter the time to complete the task, the more focused you are.
RawFocus
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Your brain is fried from constant scrolling. Every spare moment, you reach for your phone. Waiting in line? Scroll. Between tasks? Scroll. Bored for 5 seconds? Scroll. Your attention span is shot. Your ability to sit with your thoughts is gone. You've forgotten what it feels like to just... be. RawFocus is here to fix that. What is RawFocus? It's a brutally simple timer for doing absolutely nothing. No phone. No apps. No notifications. No stimulation. Just you, sitting with yourself. Set a timer. Put your phone face down. Resist every urge to check it. Let your mind wander without reaching for distraction. That's it. That's the whole app. Why you need this Because your brain has been rewired for constant dopamine hits. Every app is engineered to keep you scrolling, tapping, engaging. Your neural pathways are stuck in a loop of seeking stimulation. RawFocus breaks that loop. It's not meditation. It's not mindfulness. It's not trying to make you zen. It's just helping you practice being bored again—something humans used to do naturally before smartphones destroyed our ability to be present. How it works 1. Choose how long you want to disconnect (15 min, 30 min, 1 hour) -> Hit start 2. Put your phone face down 3. Sit there 4. Notice every urge to check your phone 5. Don't act on it 6. Let your mind do whatever it wants No tracking. No streaks. No gamification. No guilt trips. Just a timer and your commitment to not touching your phone. Who this is for: - Students who can't study without checking Instagram every 2 minutes. - Young professionals who've replaced thinking time with TikTok. - Anyone who's realized their screen time stats are embarrassing. - People who want their attention span back. - Humans who miss being able to sit on a bus without needing entertainment. What this isn't This isn't a productivity app with fancy features. There's no focus music, no ambient sounds, no guided sessions. We're not tracking your "focus score" or building habit streaks. This is just a timer. The work is on you. The raw truth You're not going to like the first few sessions. You'll be fidgety. Uncomfortable. Your brain will scream at you to check your phone. You'll think of a thousand "urgent" things you need to look up. That discomfort? That's the point. That's your brain detoxing from constant stimulation. Stick with it. Your ability to focus, think deeply, and be present will come back. But only if you actually do the work of sitting with yourself instead of reaching for distraction. Start small Can't imagine 30 minutes without your phone? Start with 15. Then work your way up. The goal isn't to be perfect—it's to practice being present again. Your dopamine-fried brain will thank you. Download RawFocus. Set a timer. Put your phone down. Let's see if you can actually do it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RawFocus at none against Attention's 1. RawFocus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). Attention's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Attention sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RawFocus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Attention ships an update every 9 months, RawFocus daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Attention | RawFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 向军 贾 | Katja Nina Kolari |
In-app purchases
Attention
- Unlock function and off AD$2.99
RawFocus
No in-app purchases









