# Engross: Focus Timer & To-Do — user reviews > 41 indexed App Store user reviews of Engross by Husain Haidery, rated 4.60/5 from 46 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engross-focus-timer-and-to-do/id1494680611/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engross-focus-timer-and-to-do/id1494680611.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 35 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (15 of 41) ### 2/5 — Bugged; can't stop timer *2025-12-27, version 5.1.0* Does what it does, but if you go back into the app it shows the default no timer running screen. You can start a new timer but can't stop the old one, even by force closing the app. Means potentially hours of unwanted notifications. ### 3/5 — Timer off *2025-10-27, version 5.1.0* It’s a great and simple app, I purchased it last year. Been using it since 5 years easily. But there’s this one glitch that the app crashes on its own while in background and timer stops. And even after setting new timer, the new and old notifs crash. This has been really frequent and troublesome recently. ### 4/5 — feature *2024-10-26, version 3.2.2* I think the idea is great, but would be better if the times you click the distracted button and analysis, it can take those times to create a personalised timer to be most customised to ur concentration. bc of the flow state sometimes it’s so sudden to finish the timer ### 3/5 — Great app, but bug on iPhone won’t allow login *2024-10-18, version 3.2.2* Won’t let me log into my account on my iPhone. I select “account” it opens the login screen and immediately covers it with a pop up about premium. I already have premium so closed the pop up to log in to my account. But the log in screen disappears and I’m taken back to the settings menu. I did this 5 times before giving up. This doesn’t happen on my android. I paid for premium, primarily because I wanted to be able to use the app on both phones (one is for work). Would be 5 stars if they would fix this. ### 2/5 — Timer is malfunctioning. *2024-07-27* I’ve used this app on android before and it worked well. However, on iOS even if I pause or abort the timer, it still sends notifications saying that the timer is done. Very annoying. App has lots of bugs and is glitchy. Not sure if the developer still works on it. **Developer response:** Hi there, We are really sorry for all the inconvenience and for replying so late. We have fixed some bugs in the recent updates this month. We request you to drop us an email at ios@engrossapp.com and let us know the issues you are facing, we’ll fix them all as soon as possible. Really sorry again for the trouble. ### 3/5 — Sign up *2024-05-24, version 3.1.0* I’m unable to sign up in the ap even after getting premium ### 4/5 — Can we have landscape mode. *2024-05-07, version 3.1.0* This is great app. But missing landscape mode. I have magsafe charger and it would much easier and better if I can have landscape mode. Specially when I want to put it on table without magsafe. ### 3/5 — Few issues. *2024-04-26, version 3.0.7* doesnt work in the background with apps like you tube. ### 3/5 — Overall great *2023-04-02, version 2.10.0* The app is quite good . but there are some issues like sometimes it shows negative work like -0.5 or so. Also sometimes I study till after 12:00am but then the work is added to the next days work . So it would be great if there is an option where the workday starts at say 5AM or so. Another issue is that I use the same id in 2 devices but the data and statistics are not synced across the devices (both use the same apple id) I wish it would be synced as then I can interoperate in between the devices for recording my work times. ### 4/5 — I like it enough *2022-10-13* I've tried a few different apps like this, and this one is pretty nice. I like that you can plan all your tasks and orgaze them by date (although it's not really a replacement to a calendar) and sort the tasks by priority. Just wish you could change the color of the timer screen, I don't really like the black all that much **Developer response:** Hi there, Thank you! We are glad to know that you find Engross useful. We are actually working on the timer's UI and color, we'll release an update in the coming days with some improvements. If you have any other suggestions/feedback for us or if you need any assistance, please feel free to drop us a note at ios@engrossapp.com. All the best! ### 4/5 — New features *2022-08-30, version 2.7.3* The apps are great but can you put a web version of the app? ### 4/5 — Split screen *2022-01-20, version 2.6.1* Hi there, it would be very nice if the app works in split screen. Also, sometimes even after not setting daily target or completing the ‘hours set’ ,the next day app shows ‘-2’ or -5. ### 4/5 — Pretty good except for sounds *2021-09-23, version 2.4.1* I love the app, but I would really love the option to turn off the chimes and sounds for completing sessions and breaks! ### 2/5 — Glitches are not resolved. *2021-07-23, version 2.4.1* I have purchased the app and informed the developers about the issues in the app long back and no updates provided yet. The app has great potential but support and bug fixes are disappointing. ### 4/5 — 課金して活動時間を分析できる *2021-05-06, version 2.4.1* 無課金だとポモドーロ勉強をすることができるだけの機能だが、課金をすると自分が今日、何の分野を何時間勉強したか、または今週の平均勉強時間はどれくらいかなどを記録してくれるため、その機能がとても便利である。 時計の画面が黒いシンプルな画面のまま変更することができないため、課金しても良いのでそれをポップな感じにすることができればさらに良いと思う。 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Application keeps crashing *2026-01-16, version 5.1.0* I am using it on my iPad Air, it keeps getting crashed. Not able to complete a single cycle. It was supposed to log my study hours but here I am with no record of any study sessions! ### 1/5 — 同期が出来ない😢😢 *2025-03-25, version 4.0.2* サインインする前にプレミアムの支払いが求められるので､同期できません ### 1/5 — App crashes while trying to login from macOS *2025-03-23, version 4.0.2* App crashes while trying to login from macOS ### 1/5 — Not allowing me to log in on ipad *2025-02-26, version 4.0.0* Not accepting log in command, the “get premium“ pop up is not leaving the screen ### 1/5 — Unable to login *2025-01-01, version 3.2.2* Whenever I try to enter email to login, a pop up comes up asking for payment and doesn’t let me enter the email and password. When I close the pop up the login page closes and takes back to settings. Giving one star just for this reason. Please rectify this error. ### 1/5 — No reply since 2 months *2023-09-06, version 2.10.0* I purchased premium version and I had some difficulties in switching to iphone but they haven’t replied to my mail since 2 months. ### 1/5 — Not responding *2022-08-23, version 2.7.3* It’s not even open on my phone. I need to know why. I really like this timer it was useful. But it’s not even opening now. ### 1/5 — Timer not working in background. *2022-06-27, version 2.6.2* Even though timer is off, notifications are keep on pushing like timer is running. All permissions given in settings but still Timer not running in background. ### 1/5 — issue with restore purchase *2022-06-20, version 2.6.2* family sharing is not working for this app ### 1/5 — Disappointed after high hopes *2021-10-15, version 2.4.1* I love the idea of this app, but I can’t make my To Do tasks appear on their scheduled day in sequence according to the time I scheduled them for. Instead they are listed in a random sequence on the designated day. There’s no way to rearrange them so they are in order, either. Also, I don’t see a way to set recurring tasks. Basically, the only way I can see using this app is as a Pomodoro timer where I can name each Pomodoro by task. Not very helpful. Am I missing a layer of functionality somehow? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Loyal user since 2021 *2026-03-02, version 6.0.1* I’ve tried many focus apps over the years and this is the only one that I keep coming back to. Would love to have landscape mode soon! ### 5/5 — Fairly good *2024-05-05, version 3.1.0* Switched from Android and it’s been my favorite. It’d be better if timer settings are saved ### 5/5 — Tremendous app, tremendous support *2022-08-17, version 2.7.3* I appreciate this app so much. Helps both at work and at home to help me be more productive. Very customizable which is essential. Support extremely responsive. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Simple, easy to use *2022-04-05, version 2.6.1* Very simple and easy to use productivity / pomodoro app. ### 5/5 — Really helped to focus *2021-06-26, version 2.4.1* Gives good results ### 5/5 — Excellent app! *2021-04-16, version 2.4.0* Many useful features. Outstanding developer support. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Great app *2020-12-23, version 2.2.0* Very good app helps me to focus while studying. It will become even better if you can introduce an app block feature where you can block the apps you don't need while the session is going on. Those kind of apps are there on the play store but not on the app store so will be very nice if you can add that feature :) ### 5/5 — Great app to keep me focused *2020-09-24, version 2.1.0* The best app to keep me focused on my task. Developers support is the best I have experienced. Worth a premium upgrade. Thanks!! ### 5/5 — Best app for focussed session/pomodoro *2020-08-16, version 2.0.0* This is best app for having focused timer session. They have the usual timer with options to customize to your needs. It has some creative features such as distraction counter. Overall great app love that they added the custom tunes now. ### 5/5 — Simple yet so good *2020-06-08, version 1.1.0* One of the best app :) --- *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 2026-07-17.*