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FocusForce+ vs Rise

Both stand on routine planner apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FocusForce+

Free plan Android

Choose FocusForce+ if you want routines, tasks, app controls, focus sessions, and sleep scheduling in one Android app, with data kept on-device. It is available as a direct APK and is in public beta, so the maker invites bug reports and feedback through GitHub issues. The maker describes it as a self-help tool rather than medical care.

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Rise

Free plan iPhone

Rise combines morning alarms, focus, reflection, and streak tools in an iOS app with local-first data handling. Its free plan supports short sessions, while longer Pro sessions require a paid option.

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The facts

	FocusForce+	Rise
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android	iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Lifetime: $19.99, paid once
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	karos555.github.io	risemorning.app
On routine planner apps	#8 of 27	#12 of 27

FocusForce+: what it does well

Combines routines, to-dos, app blocking, focus sessions, and sleep mode.
Keeps reminders going when routine steps run over time.
Supports shared limits and schedules for app groups.
Can enable Do Not Disturb during focus sessions.
Keeps app data on-device and supports JSON export and import.

What to know first

Requires Android 8.0 or newer.
Distributed as an APK because it is not yet on the Play Store.
The project is in public beta.
Accessibility access is used to detect opened apps for blocking.

Rise: what it does well

Alarm can ring in silent mode
Free short focus sessions
Streak history, titles, and freezes
Optional Apple Health and iCloud support
No account required

What to know first

Available only on iOS
Pro focus sessions are limited to 120 minutes
Lifetime purchase costs $19.99, paid once

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