Good easy to use app
Haven’t used the pro features, but they seem interesting. Don’t like having a monthly/yearly fee for it so I probably won’t end up using it. Even though the info could be interesting.
Buggy but has potential
However there are multiple problems that occur intermittently over the months I’ve been using it that made me stop. This is based on using the watch app solely: 1) The watch watch app forgets the current timer during a session and resets to 0; 2) the app crashes when starting a break after a session; 3) the watch app loses sync with the phone app (times out perhaps?).
I really hope this app can be made more stable because I prefer it above the other pomodoro timers for the watch.
Response from developer
Hi, if have problems with Focus, please get in touch: support@masterbuilders. It’s much easier to get help and we have some tips and workarounds for working with Focus on Apple Watch. - Thanks, Jan.
Basic
Alarm doesn’t go off for me and I have sound turned on the phone.
If you want set different time allowances for different tasks you have to go in manually each time to set the time you can’t set up a task with set times different to another task.
I don’t get where the justification is for a yearly fee? It doesn’t provide a service.
Response from developer
Hi, the notification sound is working - if there is a problem getting the notification sound, this is probably caused by a setting option: Did you check with the system settings that you enabled notifications and sound for Focus? Did you check that you turned off "Do-Not-Disturb" mode? If you run into any troubles using Focus, please contact us via support@masterbuilders.io We are here to solve those issues. I noted your feature request that you want to set different session length for different task without changing the session duration in the settings. Did you know that you can extend each session with the extend button at the top right of the session tap? That's another, quicker option to add time to a session if you want to work for a longer period on a task. If you decide to subscribe to Focus Pro, you are getting all Focus Pro features and you'll benefit from our ongoing development efforts: we are constantly working on Focus to improve the app and add features. Moreover, we provide you with support and troubleshooting. All this is part of your subscription. If you have any questions or feedback, do not hesitate to get in touch! - Best wishes, Kerstin
An outstanding app
Sounds
Updated review (now very positive)
Far too expensive for what it does
Response from developer
Sorry to hear that. The watch app works so well because we are working full-time on Focus and have invested a lot of time to make it work. That shows and we will keep it that way when the next version of iOS / watchOS ships and the next version and the next version... If you think it's too expensive, fine. But that's what it takes. It's not a joke, it's us trying to make the best app in the field. Also, if you don't need tasks or activity, you can use the timer functionality of Focus completely for free (it syncs with Apple Watch, too). - Best, Jan
Needs to function with the health app.
Response from developer
Interesting idea! Can you please get in touch with us and tell us more about how you would like to see/use this integration? hello@masterbuilders.io Thanks! - Jan
Amazing
Even without the premium i find there i so much functionality to help me study
Great design, just fix some crashes
Be aware: Every time you try to use the Send diagnostics data option, the app crashes.
