# WorkTime vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WorkTime at 59% against Focus Timer's 0%. WorkTime also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 12). Focus Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 0% of Focus Timer's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-work-with-friend/id6463947468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-work-with-friend/id6463947468)

Enhance concentration with curated Baroque music and soothing rain sounds. Customize focus sessions with an adjustable timer to boost productivity and creativity. Create your ideal audio ambiance for work, study, or relaxation.

**Highlights:** Adjustable focus timer, Largo Baroque music, Rain soundscapes, Personalized audio ambiance, Productivity enhancement, Seamless interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Focus Timer Pro | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Professional Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Focus Timer?

WorkTime is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Focus Timer averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Focus Timer?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Timer monthly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Focus Timer on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*