Great app + customer service
I also found the syncing worked fine for me - that is until one day my employer disabled iCloud Drive syncing on my work machine. This caused a problem with loading my Focus subscription, but when I emailed the devs they were extremely helpful and got my issue sorted out very quickly.
Response from developer
Thank you so much for leaving the review! Best wishes, - Kerstin
Great app
The app is easy to use and I really like being able to see the statistics on my focus and break times.
Response from developer
Hi, thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that the bugs are fixed and you're enjoying Focus. Best wishes, - Kerstin _________________ Response to an earlier review: Hi, did we solve your issues in customer support yet? If yes, I'd appreciate if you could update your review. If not, please answer to this message or write us via support@meaningful-things.com and I will look into the issue for you! We've shipped a major new version with a completely new iCloud sync that is faster and reliable. I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Best wishes, - Kerstin
No free option anymore… do not update
Og review:
Classic switchroo, used to have a free option without the bells and whistles but now paid subscription ONLY. And if anything they made the Apple Watch app less functions, the interface more “busy” looking/distracting, and not as useable. Few previous iteration you can long press pause/start/skip for example. Instead now you can accidentally press skip or something when you slide down. Or you accidentally scroll down and the timer is hidden from view (on the watch) There are cheaper and better alternatives (that I’ve paid/bought). ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ moving on. Byeeeee
Basic version now requires subscription
Get this app! You’ll be more productive!
Recently after two years of perfect functioning, I had a small glitch between devices. I emailed the support team and they responded in minutes. Very helpful, friendly, and resolves my problem. So, I was back focusing in no time. Thanks Focus team!
Response from developer
This means a lot! Thank you for your review! Best, - Jan
No iOS widgets
Response from developer
Good news: we do have Widgets for iOS! There are 6 different size and content options available. If you need assistance setting them up, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us: support@meaningful-things.com I'll gladly help you out! Best wishes, - Kerstin
You have one job! Reliably track focus sessions!
But, it has a fatal bug that just never seems to get fixed. I’ve tried working with support, nothing.
I start a focus session using Shortcuts, and the app starts the countdown. But about 20% of the time, the countdown just resets a few minutes in. No notification, just goes back to 25 minutes. I have to either pay attention to see if this happens and start it again (thus BLOCKING my focus, not augmenting it!!), or I just lose a focus session. Frustrating and annoying, and if I’m paying you money regularly I expect better support than I’ve gotten.
Response from developer
Hi Patimen, I'm very sorry for the bug! We've switched to a completely new iCloud sync with the last update and it should now work like a charm. If you have any questions or feedback for the new version, I'd love to hear from you! --> support@meaningful-things.com Best wishes - Kerstin
Best App I've ever used for productivity.
Response from developer
Hi and thanks you so much for reviewing our app! We'll keep putting much love and effort into making and improving Focus for the years to come! Best wishes, - Kerstin
Pointless
Response from developer
Hi, yes, Focus is not a free timer app, but requires a subscription. A quick question to help others to find the right app: why did you expect the timer functionality to be free? I would really appreciate if you could send me a quick response via support@meaningful-things.com ! Thank you in advance! - Best wishes, Kerstin
Helpful app
Response from developer
Thank you so much for your kind words! :) We're happy to hear that Focus is helping you to stay on track and beat procrastination. Have a happy and productive New Year! Best wishes, Kerstin
