# Flipd vs Focus timer

The clearest difference is ads: Flipd at none against Focus timer's shown. Flipd also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (7K vs 1.8K). Focus timer's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 48%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flipd sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Flipd against 4.6 for Focus timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Flipd's written reviews are positive against 77% of Focus timer's.

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, Focus timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flipd | Focus timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flipd Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719329275) | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) |

## What reviewers say

### Flipd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905)

This app helps users improve concentration and reduce procrastination with custom timers and progress tracking. It offers motivational features, community study rooms, and detailed statistics to help achieve productivity goals.

**Highlights:** Custom productivity timers, Activity tagging and categorization, Progress visualization and stats, Motivational quotes and badges, Live study rooms and groups, Free focus music

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Intro Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Annual Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| The Success Bundle | $12.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium 6 Month | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium Regular Annual | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium with 7-Day Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $65.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flipd Premium Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 👍 Useful for studying
- 🚀 Tracks time spent
- 👍 Motivating with leaderboards
- 👍 Variety of background sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Apps not returning after full lock
- 🐛 Apps rearranged after full lock
- 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Notification settings reset after full lock
- 🔒 Can't customize which apps are locked

**Reported bugs**

- Full lock mode not working as expected
- App crashing or not opening
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Auto-lock feature at set times
- Ability to whitelist certain apps
- Stopwatch mode
- Dark mode
- Customizable app blocking


### Focus timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490)

Enhance concentration with a Pomodoro-style timer. Choose from various ambient sounds to create a focused work or study environment. Customize focus and break durations, and receive end-of-timer reminders with a selection of sounds.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals, Ambient soundscapes for focus, Customizable focus and break times, End-of-timer reminders with sound options, Minimalist interface with flip animation, Background running support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and functional
- 👍 Minimalistic and aesthetic design
- 🚀 Helps with focus and concentration
- 👍 Useful for studying and work
- 👍 Customizable timer settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer inaccuracies
- 🔊 Loud alarm/notification sound
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Limited features in free version
- 🔇 No option to disable background sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when device is locked or app is minimized
- Inconsistent timer behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom alarm/notification sounds
- Option to disable background sounds
- Automatic start/stop of focus and break timers
- Customizable timer duration
- Dark mode or theme options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flipd free?

Flipd 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, Flipd or Focus timer?

Focus timer is rated higher. Flipd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Focus timer averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Flipd or Focus timer have ads?

Focus timer shows ads; Flipd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flipd or Focus timer?

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, and Focus timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flipd was updated on September 23, 2026 and Focus timer on September 22, 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.*