# Focus Buddy: Work & Rest Timer — Minimalist work & rest timer

> Minimalist work & rest timer (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph Murillo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-work-and-rest-timer/id6799808990 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joseph Murillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690308348)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-buddy-work-and-rest-timer/id6799808990/reviews.md

## What is Focus Buddy?

Focus Buddy is a simple, beautiful timer built around the science of ultradian rhythms: work in focused bursts, then rest, and repeat.
Choose from proven presets like 52/17, 40/20, and 25/5, or unlock your own custom lengths with Focus Buddy Pro.

FEATURES
• Built-in focus/rest presets: 52/17, 40/20, 25/5
• Custom Timers (Pro)
• Custom Themes (Pro)
• Live Activities & Dynamic Island 
• Home Screen widget (Pro)
• Daily streaks 

No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a simple, distraction-free timer to help you focus and recharge, in rhythm.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Buddy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Focus Buddy, for Family | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-22

Awards: Unlock badges as you build focus habits, like First Timer and Week Warrior.
Apple Watch fixes: Start, pause, and reset now work reliably, even when your phone isn't right next to you.
New languages: Focus Buddy now speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Change it anytime from your phone's Settings.
Refreshed Settings: Streaks and Customization are easier to find.

### 1.1 — 2026-08-21

- Improved widgets
- Redesigned theme picker
- Apple Watch app

### 1.0 — 2026-08-19

No release notes.

## More apps by Joseph Murillo

- [Spent - Track your expenses](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spent-track-your-expenses/id6449729260)
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All apps by Joseph Murillo: https://appshunter.io/developer/1690308348

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