# Focus Timer - Study & Work Timer

> Productivity app to boost focus and discipline with a streak-based distraction blocker. (iPhone/iPad app by Guleed Abdi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-study-and-work-timer/id1236802463 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guleed Abdi](https://appshunter.io/developer/568759084)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.25/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-study-and-work-timer/id1236802463/reviews.md

## What is Focus Timer?

Stay focused and keep distractions away with Focus - the Study & Work Timer.

Focus is a great way to increase your self-motivation and self-discipline. If you can't resist the temptation to check social media, browse the web or play games while studying or working, you'll lose your Focus Streak. 

With this psychological trick, your sense of achievement and discipline will increase over time and you can manage to block out distractions! 

-- FEATURES --
• Increase your Focus Streak by working hard and staying focused!
• Set a custom title for your Focus Session.
• Receive a push-notification if you get distracted and open other apps, such as social media.
• Set Focus Session Durations up to 3 hours, with 5 minute intervals.
• Compete with yourself and friends about who has the highest Focus Streak!

Invest in yourself by downloading the Focus app now :)

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## Key features

- Increase Focus Streak
- Custom session titles
- Distraction push notifications
- Session durations up to 3 hours
- Compete with self and friends

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-study-and-work-timer/id1236802463/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not very helpful

*2018-11-21, version 1.2*

I have adhd and it’s not very helpful.It’s just a timer and it doesn't do anything except time you. there’s no point in this.

## Frequently asked questions about Focus Timer

### What is the Focus Timer app's main purpose?

Focus Timer is designed to help users increase self-motivation and discipline by encouraging focused work or study sessions and discouraging distractions.

### How does Focus Timer help users stay focused?

It utilizes a 'Focus Streak' system where users lose their streak if they get distracted by other apps. Push notifications alert users when they attempt to open distracting applications.

### Can I customize my focus sessions in Focus Timer?

Yes, you can set custom titles for your focus sessions and adjust the duration of each session up to 3 hours, in 5-minute intervals.

### What devices is Focus Timer available on?

Focus Timer is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Focus Timer?

Focus Timer has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Focus Timer updated?

The app was last updated on May 30, 2017, with version 1.2. It was initially released on May 17, 2017.

### What is the user sentiment for Focus Timer based on ratings?

Focus Timer has a low rating of 1.3 stars from 4 ratings, suggesting a negative user sentiment.

### Does Focus Timer have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether Focus Timer contains advertisements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2017-05-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

v1.2
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• Fixed bugs related to the Focus Streak failing.

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All apps by Guleed Abdi: https://appshunter.io/developer/568759084

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