# Ultimate Focus - Visual Timer — user reviews > 90 indexed App Store user reviews of Ultimate Focus by StonicSolution, rated 4.60/5 from 180 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 149 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of Ultimate Focus? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive UI - ✨ Beautiful and clean aesthetic - ⌚️ Apple Watch integration - 📊 Useful analytics and statistics - 🖱️ Menu bar timer display - 🗓️ Calendar sync feature - ✅ Minimalistic design - 💡 Customizable timers - 💰 Good value for premium features - 🚀 Smooth performance - 🎯 Helps with focus and productivity - 💖 Loved by many users - 💻 Cross-platform compatibility (Apple ecosystem) - 🆓 Generous free version **Cons** - 🐛 Pomodoro mode not working for some - 🐛 Timer not movable after exiting desktop app - 🐛 Session switching on iPhone is confusing - 🐛 Subscription not as advertised - 🐛 Shortcuts only allow one section selection - 🐛 Default timer is always 25 min - 🐛 Restarting phone requires re-onboarding - 🐛 Alarm sound is too short - 🐛 Icon cannot be moved on home screen - 🐛 Timer doesn't record if stopped early - 🐛 Upgrade price is too high - 🐛 Apple Watch timer stops when screen dims - 🐛 Ugly icon in top bar - 🐛 Timer end memo sometimes doesn't display - 🐛 Keynote doesn't show timer overlay - 🐛 App volume cannot be adjusted - 🐛 Dock icon cannot be hidden - 🐛 Sync issues across devices - 🐛 Apple Watch app lacks break timer - 🐛 No free trial for premium **Commonly reported bugs** - Pomodoro mode not working - Timer not movable after exiting desktop app - Session switching on iPhone is confusing - Shortcuts only allow one section selection - Default timer is always 25 min - Restarting phone requires re-onboarding - Alarm sound is too short - Icon cannot be moved on home screen - Timer doesn't record if stopped early - Timer end memo sometimes doesn't display - Keynote doesn't show timer overlay - App volume cannot be adjusted - Dock icon cannot be hidden - Sync issues across devices - Apple Watch timer stops when screen dims - Apple Watch app lacks break timer - Timer not resetting correctly **Most requested features** - Pause and resume timer functionality - Guide website for usage - Option to purchase premium - Improve iPhone session switching clarity - Pomodoro mode without breaks - Ability to add time manually after forgetting to start - Count-up (stopwatch) mode - Ability to choose own theming colors - Weekly report with productivity insights - AI to break down trends - Continuous timer alarm sound until dismissed - Real-time widget for specific sessions - Ability to set default timer per session - Option to change daily reset time (e.g., 2 AM instead of midnight) - Show current time on Apple Watch timer screen - Option to hide numbers on menu bar timer - Option to have timer circle represent full visual space regardless of duration - Ability to run multiple timers simultaneously - Bar graph option for timer visualization - Stopwatch mode for flexible time tracking - Option to change time cycle for daily reset - One-time purchase option for premium - More sound themes or custom color themes - Option to disable retrospect pop-up - Digital display option for timer - Adjustable alarm volume within the app - Option to hide app icon from dock - Tutorial for Pomodoro mode settings - Option to make timer display on Keynote - Sync session and retrospect lists across devices - Improve Apple Watch app functionality (e.g., break timer) - Option to set timer for over 60 minutes - Option to reset timer to start from beginning - Option to have timer on every desktop - Option to show only icon on menu bar - Invert clock colors for focus and break times - Ability to change timer duration for each session individually ## Newest reviews (13 of 90) ### 4/5 — シンプルで良い *2026-06-18* 基本的に操作も分かりやすく気に入ってます。ただ、ポモドーロモードをON、自動集中、自動休憩をONにしても動作してくれません。 設定が間違っているのでしょうか？ ### 4/5 — もう一声！ *2026-02-22* 時間管理としては超便利！使いやすいし、毎日頑張った結果が数字とかグラフで見れてとってもいい。　ただ、どうしても開始忘れがあったときの萎えが、、！頑張った結果が反映されなくて逆にやる気が減る原因に、、。　後から時間を入れられるようになると神アプリ！ **Developer response:** こんにちは。頑張る人99585様。 今後、手動で集中時間を追加できる機能を実装する予定です。 貴重なフィードバックを心より感謝いたします! ### 5/5 — 最高のタイマー見つけました！ *2025-12-07* MAC上部のツールバーに表示できるアプリをずっと探していました。このアプリは直感的に操作できるし、アラームもベルの音で知らせてくれるので、25分作業に没頭→タスクの完了までのサイクルがすごく気持ちよかったです。かなりフローに入りやすい感じがあります。色々なポモドーロタイマーを試してきましたが過去最高に使いやすいです。課金してもいいなと思えるほどのタイマーはこのタイマー以外にはないと個人的に思っています。 ### 3/5 — Beautiful but always defaults to 25 min *2025-12-06* This seems great but when I make a timer “Laundry Folding” and set it for 15 minutes the timer always shows 25 minutes when I start it. What’s the point of saving timers if this fundamental aspect doesn’t work? Also, when I restart my phone I have to go through the onboarding process with the app as though it’s the first time I’m opening it. **Developer response:** Hi, Otis Yuletide! First of all, I’m sorry for the inconvenience. My guess is that you may have started the timer with a long press. When you long-press to start, the timer begins with your saved Quick Start Time. If you want to start the timer with the time you set manually, please tap shortly instead. If the issue still occurs even when doing this, please email us at hello@ultimatefocus.app and I’ll be happy to explain in detail. Thank you sincerely for your valuable feedback. ### 5/5 — 얼티밋 포커스 건의사항 (유료 기능) (iCloud 동기화 기능 관련 문의드립니다.) *2025-10-24* (실시간 타이머 동시 진행 가능 여부) 안녕하세요, 얼티밋 포커스 앱을 잘 사용하고 있는 유료 사용자입니다. 다름이 아니라, 프리미엄 플랜 결제 후 iCloud 동기화 기능을 활성화하여 사용하고 있습니다. 제가 기대했던 기능에 대해 문의드리고자 합니다. 현재 궁금한 점: 아이폰에서 집중 타이머를 시작했을 때, 동일한 Apple ID로 로그인된 Mac(맥)이나 Apple Watch(애플워치) 앱에서도 해당 타이머의 남은 시간이 실시간으로 동기화되어 진행 상황을 볼 수 있는지 알고 싶습니다. 현재는 기록(완료된 세션, 통계 등)만 동기화되는 것으로 이해하고 있는데, 실시간 타이머 상태 공유 기능이 현재 앱에 구현되어 있는지 확인 부탁드립니다. 만약 현재 구현되어 있지 않다면, 향후 업데이트 계획이 있으신지도 궁금합니다. **Developer response:** 안녕하세요. 늘 잘쓰고있는 사용자님! 현재 iCloud 동기화 기능은 세션과 집중 기록에 대한 동기화만 지원하고 있습니다. 현재 실시간 동기화 기능은 개발 완료 상태이나 동기화가 간헐적으로 불능인 경우가 있어 배포가 잠시 보류된 상태입니다. 곧 동기화를 보장하는 방식을 추가하여 배포하도록 하겠습니다. 다른 궁금한 점이 있으시면 hello@ultimatefocus.app으로 메일주시면 답변드리도록 하겠습니다! 소중한 피드백 진심으로 감사드립니다. ### 5/5 — 무료로 체험해 보니 *2025-10-23* 상당히 좋아서 유료 결제를 고민 중인데, 유료 결제하면 한 기기에서 타이머를 맞출 때 다른 기기에서도 확인할 수가 있나요?? (예를 들어, 맥북에서 타이머를 맞추고 애플워치에서 확인) **Developer response:** 안녕하세요. GreenTCh님! 현재는 세션과 집중기록에 대한 iCloud 동기화만 지원하고 있습니다. 소중한 피드백 진심으로 감사드립니다! ### 5/5 — Gorgeous and Useful *2025-10-11* I love timer/pomodoro apps. Name it and I’ve probably tried it. Something about them makes me feel like I’m on top of it when I use them consistently. My favorite is this one, Ultimate Focus. I use it as a giant pomodoro timer on my iPad as I do work on my desktop monitor. Chef’s kiss. ### 5/5 — Pure focus! *2025-09-22, version 3.5.1* After reading the book Make Time. I was interested in a timer app to support my focus. Ultimate Focus is a fanatic app for tracking focus, labelling it and logging into Apple Calendar. I love the minimalistic approach and customisation. The fact is works across the Apple ecosystem is an added bonus. Thank you! ### 4/5 — 結構いい *2025-09-20* 別のアプリを開いててもタイムだけ隅に置いてみることができるからYouTubeで作業音とか聞きながらできる！でも25分経たないと記録されないから集中力が２５分以下の人は注意！あと１時間ごとに区切っている人は使いにくいかも💦あと２個以上科目を増やしたい人は課金しないと使えない💦だから私は勉強と読書で分けたよ！グラフ化するからモチベ上がる！ **Developer response:** こんにちは、いーぺんしる様! 記録は1分経過すると保存されます！ もしタイマーの時間調整方法をご存じない場合は、タイマー内の白い円をドラッグしていただくと調整できます。その他ご不明な点がございましたら、hello@ultimatefocus.app までメールをいただければ詳しくご説明いたします。貴重なレビューをいただき、誠にありがとうございます！ ### 4/5 — Good app I have some suggestions *2025-08-31, version 3.2.0* - Would it be possible to get a total hours of study statistic? Having a great experience using the app 😀 ### 5/5 — Suggestion: Show Current Time on Apple Watch Timer Screen *2025-08-11, version 3.3.3* Hi, I really enjoy using Ultimate Focus on my Apple Watch. One small improvement I’d love to see is having the current time displayed on the timer screen — even in a small font. Since the Apple Watch is primarily a watch, it would be very convenient to check the time without leaving the app. I think this would make the experience even better. Thanks for considering it! ### 5/5 — Finally chose this one, but one small suggestion *2025-06-25* Hi, I tried several focus timer app, finally settled on this one. It has the minimalism style I like, it allows me to try out the app without subscribing first. The most amazing feature I enjoy the most it allows me to sync the session to one of my iPhone calendars. But one thing stopping me to subscribe is that the widget feature still some development maybe? I would like a real-time widget for my specific session, it is possible to see this new widget feature in the future? **Developer response:** Hi, Jiayin_! The widget feature is scheduled for a complete renewal before September. Thank you so much for your valuable feedback! ### 4/5 — とても良いけど改善の余地もあり *2025-06-16* 使いやすく重宝していますが、記録できるのはアプリではかった分のみで、アプリ外での学習などは記録できない。そこを改善してもらえるととてもとてもうれしい。 **Developer response:** こんにちは、hfjjezukfg様 この度は貴重なご意見を誠にありがとうございます。 ご指摘いただいた内容は、今後のアップデートに反映できるよう努めてまいります! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Subscription is not as advertised *2026-04-16* I subscribed in hope to use multiple timers but couldn’t be a the app doesn’t feature timers as advertised so nah ### 1/5 — ショートカットで複数セクションから選べなくなってる *2026-02-03* セクション複数作ってるのに、ショートカットで１つのセクションしか選べず使い物にならない、、 **Developer response:** こんにちは、setre7🥯さん！ ショートカットアプリで、実行したいセッションを選択することができます。 もし詳しいご案内が必要でしたら、hello@ultimatefocus.app までメールをお送りください。スクリーンショットを使ってご案内いたします。 ### 1/5 — PLEASE ADD CONTINUOUS TIMER ALARM SOUND *2025-10-14* This app is so close, but each timer only goes off with a short sound. PLEASE the most basic feature of a timer is to go off until I click to dismiss it. It can even be the same sound looped. this basic feature makes it so easy to miss the end of a time session and if doing pompadoro mode you just get lost. PLEEEASE then will give 5 stars and recommend to everyone I know **Developer response:** Hello Ryan Wallnut! We really appreciate your suggestion about having the alarm sound continue until it’s dismissed. We’ll actively look into adding this feature. However, due to certain limitations, it might be difficult to make the sound play indefinitely — instead, we’re considering allowing it to loop continuously for up to about 1 ~ 2 minutes. Again, thank you so much for your valuable feedback! ### 1/5 — Horrible Experience *2024-06-05* No menubar timer in Mac. And the sync across devices suck. ### 1/5 — Sever sync issues *2024-06-05* You have charged an exorbitant price for features like sync across all Apple devices. But the data never syncs automatically or even manually no matter what I do. The Apple Watch version of the app timer stops working as soon as the light goes off the screen. A total disappointment and waste of precious money of the customer. This is totally unacceptable. ### 2/5 — AppleWatchでポモドーロモードが動作しない *2026-08-05* Apple Watchでのアップデート後の動作不具合です。 1. ワンタップタイマーを起動してから、終了後にポモドーロモードになりません。そのため、ワンタップタイマー終了後のチェックマークを押しても、自動で休憩タイマーへ遷移しません。 2. アップデート前は、おやすみモードでもタイマー終了後にApple Watchがバイブレーションで通知をしていました。チェックマークを押すまでずっとバイブレーションが続いていたのが良かったです。 しかし今のバージョンでは、おやすみモードでは一切バイブレーションが無く、おやすみモードを切っても1回しかバイブレーション通知がないです。 前の仕様の方がポモドーロを明確に行えていました。 **Developer response:** こんにちは。 ご報告いただいた内容を確認いたしました。ワンタップタイマーを起動すると、常に通常タイマーとして開始されてしまう不具合については、本日中に修正し、アップデートを配信する予定です。 バイブレーションが1回しか作動しない現象は、タイマーの仕組みを変更したことによるものです。できる限り早く、以前の方式も選択できるオプションを追加いたします。 貴重なフィードバックをいただき、誠にありがとうございます。 ### 2/5 — ホーム画面上で移動できない *2025-07-13* このアプリのアイコンだけホーム画面の２ページ目にインストールされてしまった為、ホーム画面の編集状態にして１ページ目に移動させようとしてもできません。他のアイコンは問題なく移動できます。 ### 2/5 — uninstalled it right after *2024-08-11* this app installed an ugly icon in my top screen bar. the kind of thing that is a big red flag. This is not windows 98 era anymore guys :-( ### 3/5 — 任意 *2026-06-29* 間違えて止めずに放置してしまった時のために、一時停止をして足してやり直すということができたらいいなという願望。 ### 3/5 — ご要望 *2026-03-01* とても使いやすいですが、1つご要望があります。 ポモドーロモードにて、休憩無しで繰り返しタイマーを実行してくれる機能が欲しいです。 ご要望を反映していただけましたら、星5つ評価します。 よろしくお願いします。 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 最高のタイマー見つけました！ *2026-08-03* MAC上部のツールバーに表示できるアプリをずっと探していました。このアプリは直感的に操作できるし、アラームもベルの音で知らせてくれるので、25分作業に没頭→タスクの完了までのサイクルがすごく気持ちよかったです。かなりフローに入りやすい感じがあります。色々なポモドーロタイマーを試してきましたが過去最高に使いやすいです。課金してもいいなと思えるほどのタイマーはこのタイマー以外にはないと個人的に思っています。 **Developer response:** エビクマ様、こんにちは！ 心温まる貴重なレビューをいただき、誠にありがとうございます。 ご使用中にご不便な点やご要望などがございましたら、いつでもレビューやメール（hello@ultimatefocus.app）にてお気軽にご連絡ください。積極的に検討・対応させていただきます！ 今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。 ### 5/5 — Love the UI *2026-05-19* It's so nice to find an app with great UI and a clean simple aesthetic. My online complaint is that if you exit the desktop app, the timer can no longer be moved. Still love it though and will be using it often. Cheers to productivity! ### 5/5 — とても良い *2026-05-14* 様々なポモドーロアプリを検討して、こちらはシンプルで使いやすく、良かったのでこちらに決めました。 見た目も良く操作も簡単で、Apple Watchから2タップで作業を開始できるので重宝しています。とてもおすすめなのですが、使い方がイマイチ分からず、ガイドサイトがほしい事、またプレミアムに課金したいのにどこからできるか分からないので教えて頂きたい。 またiPhoneでのセッションの切り替え方法もとても分かりにくかったです。 とても良いアプリだと思うので、改善頂けるとありがたいです。 **Developer response:** こんにちは、はらだ58様！ ご指摘いただいた通り、できるだけ早くアプリ内に使い方を説明する視覚的なガイドを追加するようにいたします。貴重なフィードバックを本当にありがとうございます。 ### 5/5 — 대만족 *2026-04-17* 뽀모도로 무시하고 살다가 현실직시해서 앱 찾아보게 됐음. 시간 정해놓고 집중하고 그 시간들을 통계 내주니까, 리뷰 적은 걸로 어떤 일을 얼마만큼 했는지 어떻게 했는지 값이 나옴. 그걸로 계획도 촘촘히 세울 수 있을 것 같아서 대만족. 특히, 직관적인 디자인에, 거슬리는 것 없이 완벽. 좀 더 써보고 무제한 프리미엄 결제할 생각 있음. ### 5/5 — 집중하기 최고의 앱 *2026-04-14, version 3.7.1* 깔끔하게 시간관리하기 너무 좋은 앱 ### 5/5 — Worth It *2026-04-07, version 3.7.1* I’ve tried a lot of productivity apps - this is one of the best. The analytics and simplicity are exactly what I’ve been looking for. Much love. ### 5/5 — Feature Request: Count-Up (Stopwatch) Mode *2026-01-12* Beautiful design and very smooth usability. The calendar sync feature is especially helpful and makes daily task management much easier. One small request: I personally don’t use the Pomodoro method very often and would love to see a count-up (stopwatch) mode added in a future update. Great app overall — looking forward to future improvements! 素晴らしいアプリをありがとうございます。 デザインや操作性がとても洗練されており、特にカレンダーとの同期機能は日々の作業管理において大変便利に使わせていただいています。 一点機能面について要望があり、 現在はポモドーロ式のカウントダウン機能のみのようですが、 個人的にポモドーロ式があまり合わず作業時にはカウントアップ（ストップウォッチ）形式を使うことが多いため、少し残念に感じています。 もし可能でしたら今後のアップデートで カウントアップ（ストップウォッチ）機能の追加をご検討いただけると大変嬉しいです。 ### 5/5 — 이건 무조건 잘된다 *2026-01-10* 생활하면서 타이머쓸일이 생각보다 너무 많았다 그래도 항상 기본 타이머 앱이 있어서 그걸로만 사용했는데 불편한점은 느끼면서도 바꿀 생각을 해본적은 없음 그런데 무료버전 얼티밋 포커스 써보고 바로 평생결제함 너무 편하고 직관적임 화면꺼짐도 있어서 너무 좋음 앞으로가 기대되고 데이원 앱처럼 사용자가 많아지면 비싸질거 같다는 생각도 듬 ### 5/5 — So Far So Good *2026-01-01* Seems like a well-executed app, so far. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Beautiful and Effective *2025-12-15* I’ve tried too many pomodoro and time tracking apps. This is my favorite one. It’s minimal, gorgeous, and buttery smooth. I don’t know why it’s not more popular! Quick suggestions: I’d love to be able to choose my own theming colors. If there was a also a weekly report that showed me what time during the day I was most productive, total hours studied per day, heat map of productivity, comparison to past weeks, AI to break down what all of these trends mean, that would take this app to the next level. I’d be happy to pay a small monthly subscription for those kinds of features. I’m hoping that more people discover this app soon, it deserves more love :D --- *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 2026-08-30.*