# Hatch - Focus Timer for Study — Unlock Rare Focus Creatures > Gamified focus timer app that rewards study with collectible creatures. (iPhone/iPad app by Focus Time LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-focus-timer-for-study/id1320527234 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Focus Time LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392541975) - Category: Education, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99) - Rating: 4.60/5 from 872 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15 · 238 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-04-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-focus-timer-for-study/id1320527234/reviews.md ## What is Hatch? Welcome to Hatch, the app that rewards you for reading, studying, and completing homework!  Unlock rare creatures by harnessing your focus energy and build your very own zoo of extraordinary beings. Keep an eye out for elite, legendary, and limited edition creatures to make your collection truly exceptional. Engaging in focus sessions of 25 minutes or longer guarantees the discovery of at least a rare species. -Creature Key- * Common: Green * Uncommon: Blue * Rare: Purple * Legendary: Gold * Elite: Electric Black or Red * Limited Edition: Various varieties -How it Works- iPhone 1. Set your Hatch timer for any duration between 5 to 120 minutes. 2. Stay fully focused without needing to leave the app. 3. Enter your goal or session information to personalize your experience. 4. Hatch your new friend as you accomplish your tasks. iPad 1. Set your Hatch timer for any duration between 5 to 120 minutes. 2. Keep the timer running in the background while you work. 3. Complete your tasks with undivided attention. 4. Hatch your new friend to celebrate your achievements. -Parents & Teachers- Hatch utilizes positive behavioral reinforcement to reward students for maintaining focus and completing tasks. We recommend starting with shorter sessions of 5-10 minutes and gradually increasing the duration as your child or student becomes more adept at staying focused for extended periods without interruption. Endorsed by @orderoutofchaos as a powerful tool to help students with ADHD or those prone to distraction ## Key features - Focus timer for study sessions - Unlock collectible creatures - Build a zoo of rare species - Positive behavioral reinforcement - Customizable session durations - Personalize goals and session info ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Hatch Plus | $1.99 | per month | | Hatch+ | $8.99 | per year | ## What do users think of Hatch? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Helps stay focused - 👍 Motivating and rewarding - 🙂 Cute and fun creatures - 🎨 Visually appealing - 📈 Increases productivity **Cons** - 🐛 Timer issues and bugs - 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on - 🤖 Limited creature variety - 🔒 Unable to use other apps during sessions - 📱 Glitches when locking screen **Commonly reported bugs** - Timer not working as expected - Creatures disappearing after hatching - Global competition points not registering - App crashing when switching between screens - Subscription/purchase issues **Most requested features** - Add pause/break option - Expand creature collection - Implement RPG-style gameplay - Allow custom timer settings - Add music/audio options ## Recent user reviews (10 of 87) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-focus-timer-for-study/id1320527234/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Super helpful—especially if you have ADHD! *2025-07-19* This is an incredibly fun way of helping me to stay focused, and prevent me from compulsively checking my phone when I’m completing boring tasks. As someone with ADHD, this has been invaluable! Not only do I use it to prevent me from checking my phone while completing tedious tasks, but as a way to help me race against the clock. I set the timer in the app that I need to focus for before my alien hatches, and then challenge myself to complete the task before my time runs out. This turns the tedious task into a game, and has helped me to complete tedious tasks in less than half the time it would take for me to complete them if I didn’t have this app! The baby aliens are absolutely adorable, and I love making a game out of collecting all of the different aliens! This game is not only a great way of preventing you from compulsively checking your phone, but is also an amazing time saver and productivity tool, because it not only prevents you from compulsively checking your phone, but it also helps you get twice as much done with your day than you otherwise would by giving you a fun goal to reach (collecting the alien) by racing against the clock. This an awesome app for anyone, but especially for someone like me who has ADHD, this app has been invaluable! Highly recommended! ### 2/5 — Change *2025-04-21* I used to play this game a lot with my family. I remember playing it when there was a leaderboard and you had points for how many creatures you hatched. The developer seemed genuine and would communicate with their users. I don't know what changed, whether the app was sold or the developer gave into corporate greed, but suddenly the leaderboards were gone and my scores/inventory was reset. I was willing to give it a chance and really tried but noticed that, even when hatching multiple 2 hour eggs, I wouldn't get more than the 3 star rarity (the purple creatures). I tried for months but continued to only get purple animals. I then realized that there was now a subscription option. As soon as that realization struck, I started to distance myself from the game and eventually dropped it. I'm only writing this because I finally deleted it off of my phone after many more months of simply looking at an app that once was, an app with potential. Thank you for the memories, but I wish it didn't come to this :/ **Developer response:** Glad you're enjoying it, and congrats on the elite Sheepsy! They are super-rare. I added one back to your zoo, thanks for getting in touch. ### 5/5 — 😝 *2024-06-07* I love hatch!!!! It helped me so much with helping me to focus on my studies, homework and piano practises. It truly motivates me to work hard until the timer runs out. And best of all at the end you get to his adorable creature and there’s a whole lot to collect. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS ### 1/5 — Lowkey overrated *2024-05-16* Don’t get me wrong, I like the app structure. I like how it’s a hatching game and how longer sessions give you rarer pets… but I hate the other features. First, no breaks. I get that some people might ask, well why can’t I just use the focus timer as a break? For me, it doesn’t provide the same satisfaction because I get a egg as a reward while the break IS supposed to be the break. Plus, this also unmotivates me as it makes me collect eggs faster (will quit this timer after collecting all pets). Second, the radio from the tutorial is nowhere to be found. Third, I hate how there’s no settings, no toggle, NOTHING. Fourth, there’s no alarm. Even if I finish my session, I can’t detect that I did because it doesn’t signal me. This brings me to my fourth issue, it deletes my timer when I return back to the app. Sometimes, I like to check the alarm to see how much time I have left after a assignment is finished. Well, I did just that, and I got JUMPSCARED by a void cutscenes with LOUD sounds (I have heart problems, don’t do me like this). This is SUPER annoying and is the reason why I’m quitting this app. Overall, this app barely even has the bare minimum. ### 5/5 — Very good app! *2024-04-23* The amount of times this encouraging app has put me on the right track is astonishing. I really don’t even know how I got alll my work done on time without it! (Spoiler: I didn’t😂) Only recommendation is maybe some Lofi music or something? But other than that, really good app! ### 3/5 — Alright *2024-03-13, version 1.4.7* It does its job well but to get more creatures u have to pay…only 5 types out of like 20 ..although in those 5 types u may get rarer versions …still ..also u can add some sound or whitenoise it would be nice …maybe some rain, a peaceful instrumental just some ideas ### 5/5 — Great Productivity App *2024-02-19, version 1.4.7* This app is really helpful for doing various tasks. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. ### 4/5 — Rewarding Hatching Sound Needed! *2023-09-11, version 1.4.7* It just needs to add a rewarding sound when hatching the eggs and it’ll be perfect ### 4/5 — Great *2023-07-12, version 1.4.7* I really like the app I now use my phone a lot less but one thing I think you should add is custom times so you can do more than two hours but overall it’s a great app! ### 4/5 — Good concept *2023-06-17, version 1.4.6* Simple to use Easy to understand Crashes when scrolling on the store ## Frequently asked questions about Hatch ### What does Hatch do? Hatch is a focus timer app designed to motivate users to study, read, or complete homework. It rewards focused work sessions by allowing users to unlock and collect virtual creatures, building a personalized zoo. ### How does the creature collection work? By engaging in focused sessions of 25 minutes or longer, users are guaranteed to discover at least a rare creature. Shorter sessions may yield common or uncommon creatures, while longer, dedicated focus can lead to elite, legendary, and limited edition species. ### Is Hatch free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality for setting timers and unlocking creatures. It also features in-app purchases, allowing users to acquire additional items or enhance their collection. ### What devices is Hatch compatible with? Hatch is available for both iPhone and iPad. Users can set timers and work with the app running in the foreground or background, depending on their device and preference. ### How can parents and teachers use Hatch? Hatch employs positive behavioral reinforcement to encourage students to stay focused and complete tasks. It's recommended to start with shorter sessions and gradually increase the duration, making it a helpful tool for students with ADHD or those prone to distraction. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.7 — 2023-07-04 Supported continued development (and new creatures) with Hatch+ ### 1.4.6 — 2023-06-01 we've got a new icon for Pride Month 2023! ### 1.4.5 — 2023-05-05 We're added a couple new customizable app icons! ### 1.4.4 — 2020-04-11 • QUARANTINE and chill! We turned the radio back on. • NEW creatures coming. soon. stay on the look out. ### 1.4.3 — 2019-12-12 ·New Species Alert· - Series 2 creatures are starting to hatch! - Introducing ‘Angel’ The Angle Fish - Species: Anglerfish with Water Bear - fixes a bug with 15 second timers ## Apps similar to Hatch | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FLIP - Focus Timer for Study](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190) | 4.5 (877) | Free | Education | | [Visual Timer for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-for-kids/id1537955071) | 4.6 (1,349) | Free | Education | | [Focus Tree: Timer & Flashcards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tree-timer-and-flashcards/id1631305261) | 4.7 (5,158) | Free | Education | | [StudyBreak - Smart Pomodoro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybreak-smart-pomodoro/id1020691962) | 4.7 (198) | Free | Education | | [Focus: Pomodoro Study Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-pomodoro-study-timer/id1387759250) | 4.8 (117) | Free | Education | | [YPT - Study Group](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643) | 4.7 (1,516) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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