# Focus Only — Simple focus timer

> Simple focus timer (iPhone/iPad app by Tobias Ostner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-only/id6758765041 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tobias Ostner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343304783)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-only/id6758765041/reviews.md

## What is Focus Only?

Focus Only is a focus timer built for one task: helping you work without adding another complicated productivity system.

Choose how long you want to focus and how long your breaks should be. Start the timer, keep the countdown visible when you need it, and let Focus Only tell you when it is time to switch modes.

SET UP YOUR TIMER

   • Choose focus sessions from 10 to 60 minutes
   • Set breaks from 5 to 20 minutes
   • Pick a completion sound or turn sounds off
   • Keep your screen awake or dim it while the timer runs

ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN

Live Activities show the running timer on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Check your progress without reopening the app. The countdown also remains visible on supported Always-On displays.

SIRI AND SHORTCUTS

Start a focus or break timer, pause, resume, stop, or check the remaining time with Siri and Shortcuts. Actions and responses are available in English and German.

TRACK COMPLETED SESSIONS

Review completed focus sessions by day and see how much focused time you recorded.

Focus Only keeps your timer simple, visible, and easy to control.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2026-08-20

Focus Only 1.12 adds Siri and Shortcuts controls for your timer.

   • Start a focus or break timer without opening the app
   • Pause, resume, or stop the current timer
   • Ask how much time is left
   • Get localized actions and responses in English and German
   • Keep the countdown visible on the dimmed Always-On display
   • See a sharper Focus Only icon in Live Activities

This release also improves timer reliability across the app, completion alerts, and Live Activities.

### 1.11.0 — 2026-08-10

Find the right sound for your focus:
  • Three new gong completion sounds
  • Instant sound previews when making a selection
  • Improved statistics layout for larger text sizes
  • Performance and reliability improvements

### 1.10 — 2026-07-24

New in this version:
 • Daily statistics: See your completed focus sessions by day and watch your focused time add up.
 • Subtle haptic feedback when starting, pausing, and resuming a timer.
 • More reliable timer completion in the background, plus improvements for iPad.

### 1.8.0 — 2026-07-03

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New in this version:

 • Screen dimming: optionally dim the screen while a timer is running to reduce visual distractions and keep your session calm.
 • Bug fixes and small improvements for a smoother experience.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-04-27

New in this version:
• More sound options when a timer session ends
• Option to disable the end-of-session sound

More control over how your sessions feel.

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