# Bluebird Focus Timer — user reviews > 147 indexed App Store user reviews of Bluebird Focus Timer by Cub & Pup, rated 4.80/5 from 614 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluebird-focus-timer/id1478757472/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluebird-focus-timer/id1478757472.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 533 · 4★ 46 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of Bluebird Focus Timer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Syncs well across devices - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 🕰️ Helpful for staying focused - 💻 Great Apple Watch integration - 📊 Useful analytics and tracking - 🎨 Beautiful and polished design **Cons** - 🔒 Limited customization options - 🐛 Sync and stability issues - 💰 Expensive subscription/lifetime cost - 🔇 Quiet timer alerts **Commonly reported bugs** - Distraction blocker not working as expected - Inconsistent behavior across devices **Most requested features** - Add ability to pause/resume timers - Improve to-do list functionality - Integrate with calendar/reminders - Expand distraction blocking capabilities ## Newest reviews (15 of 147) ### 4/5 — Is this being updated? *2026-06-14, version 3.13.5* I like the app. I wish there were multiple reminders throughout the day to use the timer. Right now, there is only one. There hasn’t been an update for over seven months so not sure if this will be maintained with the latest iOS changes ### 2/5 — Too fiddly to be efficient and practical *2026-03-06, version 3.13.5* Very difficult to just add a task with # type, and tick and complete from one screen. Instead the app forces the user to constantly flick between a Today, Completed and Log screens. Triple the effort that is really required to add a task / time entry. Contact developer multiple times via feedback mechanism. Zero response about this. ### 3/5 — Great but limited customization *2025-12-20* I really like that the app combines pomodoro and time tracking (it shows you stats on how long you’ve focused overall today/this week), and the UX for the most part is great. However I cannot figure out how to change the break durations (for the short or long breaks), or how to change how frequently a long break occurs. When you enable the “auto-continue” feature, there also doesn’t seem to be a way to choose a set number of intervals before you’re done the session. ### 4/5 — Count up *2025-11-22, version 3.13.5* Love the app but don’t see a way to have a shortcut that counts up for timer. It used to be there ### 5/5 — This really helped me out *2025-09-18, version 3.13.1* A student this app is so helpful for getting my work done and optimize my time so I only use what I’m required to. ### 5/5 — No1ポロドーロアプリ *2025-07-31* ポロモードアプリの中ではUI、使いやすさ共に1番だと思います。直感的で分かりやすいです。 Ipadのgoodnotesで勉強してる時にslide overに対応してるのでタイマーの操作ができるのも使いやすいです。 だけどバグ？で何故かズレるのでログが見れなくなったりします。 特にいいなと思った特徴は集中タイマー中に一時停止をすることは出来ないことです。 この特徴は一時停止出来てしまうと止めて他のことをしてしまうからという開発者の考えがあっての事らしいです。 自分も他のアプリを使っている時一時停止をしてしまうのでこれは本当にいいなと思いました。 皆さんぜひ使ってみてください。 ### 5/5 — Excellent for tracking life! Works on all platforms. *2025-04-29* I’m working on tracking my time and it’s been difficult, but this one is really good. The best I’ve found. ### 5/5 — 勉強や趣味のログを取るのに最適 *2025-03-17* タイマーやログ機能がシンプルで使いやすく、今まで勉強してきた時間が履歴画面から年・月・週で確認できるのが最高 1つわがままを言うなら ログにタスクを行って時間があれば、次の日に切り替わるタイミングで昨日のタスクをクリアしたことにして欲しいです 1日2時間　勉強を行うと設定して、1日のうち15分を4回30分を2回行ってタスクの達成をしようとした時、タスクのチェック✅をするとタスクが表示されなくなってしまうので、✅を押さないままタスクを表示させておくのですが、いつも✅を忘れて、次の日に前日未実行のタスクとして表示されてしまい、少し哀しいので ### 5/5 — Super beautiful app *2025-03-08, version 3.12.12* This app is very well made for the purpose of it. It has all the features a focus timer needs and its super beautiful ### 5/5 — it's a love *2025-02-10* best of the best! thank you! ### 5/5 — ポモドーロとしては完璧、タスク管理としてはイマイチ *2025-02-07* 勉強に趣味に仕事に、これが無ければ何も集中できないくらいに愛用してます。やる気スイッチの如くApple watchのボタンを一つで雑念を払拭して集中しています。 ただ、正直タスク管理としてはおまけ程度に考えてもらって結構です。タスクの細分化がタグでしかできないのでプロジェクトクラスの大きなタスクは管理が難しいです。 サブタスク機能が実装されたら化けると思うのでぜひとも追加して欲しいです！お願いします！ I love it so much that I can't concentrate on anything without it, whether it's studying, hobbies, or work. Just like a motivation switch, I can concentrate by pressing one button on my Apple watch and clearing away distractions. However, to be honest, it's fine to think of it as a bonus when it comes to task management. Managing large tasks in a project class is difficult because tasks can only be subdivided using tags. I think it will be great if the subtask function is implemented, so I would like to see it added! please! ### 5/5 — Perfect for helping with Burnout and Keeping Distractions from Interrupting Study Sessions *2025-02-01* There are plenty of Pomodoro apps out there, but Bluebird stands out with its user-friendly UI, allowing you to set everything up instantly without digging through complicated settings. The progress tracker makes it easy to monitor your stats, and for those of us with ADHD, the app blocker is a game-changer—keeping distractions at bay and study sessions on track. ### 5/5 — Recommend it for anyone serious about achieving their goals, not dreams, but GOALS. *2025-01-28* Currently preparing for my medical boards, and burnout has been a challenge. I’ve been searching for productivity tools to streamline my workflow, and Bluebird has been a game-changer. It makes me very conscious of how I’m using the 17 hours I’m awake, helping me stay focused and avoid distractions. This app isn’t just about time management; it’s about accountability—pushing me to stay on track and work toward my goals. Highly recommend it for anyone serious about their productivity. ### 5/5 — Never have written a review for an app *2025-01-25, version 3.12.11* But I had to for this one. It is so slick and neat I absolutely love it. Please don’t ever stop supporting this as it’s the reason I got through grad school and I might wanna go back! This app is amazing ### 2/5 — Too quiet *2025-01-17, version 3.12.10* I would love this if it weren’t for the alarm which is a very brief tone that sounds so much like nearly all other phone notifications. I honestly don’t know when the timer goes off. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — This app has NO support… *2025-12-05, version 3.13.5* I actually like this app. It has family sharing which made paying for the pro option a no brainer. It seems to have synced across family members on the phone and watch apps but the Mac app does not recognize that we paid for the pro option. I’ve contacted support on three separate occasions but have not heard back from them at all. Frustrating to enjoy an app enough to support the developer yet not hear back and receive support in dealing with a problem. I would not recommend paying for this. ### 1/5 — $100 for a timer *2025-10-04, version 3.13.3* Devs are greedy and insane ### 1/5 — ブロッカーがきのうしていません *2025-02-24* 1番制御したいXとFacebook、Instagramなどのアプリがブロッカーで登録しても使えてしまう。 また、ブロッカーの登録が一部エラーでいつも設定できない状態。 機能の方向性はいいんですが、結構大事なポイントの機能でやらかしてしまっている。 他のアプリも3つぐらい経験していますが、1番このあたりの作りが雑。 課金したの失敗だと思っています。 ### 1/5 — Not much useful tool *2025-02-02* Not all browsers supported. Ex: Firefox. In today’s world, focus tool main requirement is that strict site blocking policies. For example if I want to block youtube.com for few hours, I cant do that, one can simple go to setting do block/ublock a website with few clicks which is silly. A distracted person can simple do unblock go back. So if you want your tool really help people who paid, please enable this future, support all browers, and if a site is blocked for x. Amount hours, until that time is over, one should not be able to unblock it. ### 1/5 — no real update *2025-01-03* 3 month only optimise for window tiling ### 1/5 — Not matching my needs *2024-03-26* The idea of the app is great, but how it is structured doesn’t match what is useful for me. It feels overall quite chaotic, scheduled times do not play automatically from one to another nor give sound notifications, therefore forcing me to interrupt often and check the phone to see if time has passed, ultimately having to spend more time into setting the times than going into the groove which is for my brain a source of energy dissipation. It was worthy to give it a try and I’d recommend so, but I’ll go back to my sequential timer app that was still not ideal but so far the most effective for me ### 1/5 — Mejores Apps Mejor precio *2023-10-27* He encontrado una mejor app donde solo pagas una vez y tienes la app para siempre! Me parece un robo cobrar tanto por una simple ha de planeamiento. Una app donde solo pagas 6,99€ y es para siempre increíble que cobren tanto. Ni procreate o Goodnote tienen precios INCREÍBLES por app que ofrecen muchas más funciones dentro de la app. 👎🏼 ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2023-07-20, version 3.7* This is the most useless app for focus purposes. I forgot to cancel the app and was charged a ridiculous amt for it. I am very disappointed in what this app will do and does not do. I can not even use it! Do not waste your money!! ### 1/5 — $119.99 for a timer???? *2023-02-06, version 3.4.6* Insane. ### 1/5 — Tolle Idee unzuverlässige Umsetzung *2023-01-29* An sich tolle Idee von der Optik usw sehr cool. Doch synchronisiert unzuverlässig, man löscht Tags und die tauchen am nächsten Tag wieder auf. App stürzt ab Zack alle 5 todos der letzten Stunden weg. Sorry aber da nützt die schönste App nichts. Reaktion auf die Antwort: Ich bin wohl nicht der einzige der mit Abstürzen und Synchronisierungsproblemen zu tun hat. Daneben verlangt Ihr einen Premium Preis. Die Idee an sich ist geil! Auch geht jeder einen Entwicklungsweg, doch während einem Alpha Testphase (mehr bieten die Apps aktuell nicht an Stabilität) kann ich nicht mehr für eine ToDo/Pomodoro App nehmen als die Marktführer. Wenn ich fast 5€ im Monat bezahle erwarte ich das dafür eine solche App einwandfrei läuft. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — It would be nice if you could make timers that would end in five minute intervals like 3:35/45/55 *2026-06-04, version 3.13.5* Hi ### 5/5 — BEST FOCUS APP FOR ADHD *2026-04-11* I have ADHD and have tried every focus app to try and keep me on task. Nothing worked. Until a friend recommended me this app. This has been a game changer and with the many features to track tasks, I’ve never been more focused. The haptic reminder keeps me from wondering off and the time right in front of you lets you know how well you’re doing and how many minutes you have left. My productivity has sky rocketed since I started using this app and I can’t thank the developers enough. This is the best focus app I’ve ever used. ### 5/5 — スタディプラスよりこっち *2026-03-12* 現役受験真っ最中高校2年生です 前までスタディプラスを使ってましたが、記録するのに一回一回スマホを使わなくちゃいけなくて、スマホを使うとどうしても触ってしまうので、アップルウォッチで記録をつけることにしました。 そこでこの神アプリに出会いました！ スタディプラスの方もApple Watchと連携はしているのですが、やはりスマホと接続されていないと利用できなく、、 それに比べてこのアプリはアップルウォッチ単体でも利用できて最高 あと、もし学生で有料プランを使いたかったら学生は無料で使えるサービスもあるのが優秀。 間違いなく今まで使ってきた勉強アプリの中でダントツの1位🥇 ### 5/5 — Best app I’ve found *2026-03-09, version 3.13.5* Best app I’ve found for tracking homework tasks and understanding my own timeline. I’ve been using it for years ### 5/5 — Stable & Full Featured *2026-02-12, version 3.13.5* This has to be the best focus timer app on the iPhone and Apple Watch out there. Great features like creating a task and setting an amount of time you want to dedicate to it. Also, I love that when I start a task, that it just continues the timer and keeps going, especially when I'm in a flow. The Apple Watch works by itself without your iPhone and syncs. It works flawlessly. I'm quite shocked at how stable this app is with no bugs or any issues, and it's really fast. The free version also gives you so many features. I'm not sure why I would pay for this app. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2025-12-06, version 3.13.5* Very cool and i like the fact that you can buy for lifetime ### 5/5 — GOOD *2025-10-19, version 3.13.3* GREAT ### 5/5 — Bluebird. Focus. Timer *2025-10-18, version 3.13.3* Good ### 5/5 — Actually syncs! *2025-09-28, version 3.13.3* This is the one. The timer/Pomodoro app that actually syncs between my different devices and has good Apple Watch features. ### 5/5 — The new system-level alerts are great! *2025-09-19, version 3.13.2* Fantastic focus timer with reliable sync to my Apple Watch! New features have been thoughtful, and the app is generally very stable. Worth getting! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*