# Productivity Challenge Timer vs BlazeTimer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Productivity Challenge Timer at 215 against BlazeTimer's 1. Productivity Challenge Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Productivity Challenge Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BlazeTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BlazeTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Productivity Challenge Timer has 215 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Productivity Challenge Timer | BlazeTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productivity-challenge-timer/id1117766356/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazetimer-focus-timer/id6759556605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Jovanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117368400) | [Idris Olayanju](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878207962) |

## What reviewers say

### Productivity Challenge Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productivity-challenge-timer/id1117766356)

This app gamifies productivity by challenging users to work harder and track their habits. Earn ranks, unlock achievements, and monitor your work patterns over time to identify peak productivity periods. It focuses on intense work sessions and detailed time tracking for projects.

**Highlights:** Gamified productivity challenges, Rank and achievement system, Detailed work habit tracking, Project-specific time logging, Focus on uninterrupted work sessions, Productivity analytics by day/hour

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Gamified approach motivates users
- 📊 Comprehensive statistics and tracking
- 🤖 Snarky and humorous personality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Disruptive ads in free version
- 🔔 Overly aggressive notifications
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync/backup
- 🕰️ Inability to pause or extend sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sound issues
- Slow loading of historical data
- Inconsistencies between iOS and Android versions

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Customizable timer durations
- Ability to add notes to sessions
- Weekend/holiday mode to avoid demotions
- More advanced goal-tracking and analytics


### BlazeTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazetimer-focus-timer/id6759556605)

This app helps combat procrastination and task paralysis with a science-based Pomodoro timer and daily task planner. It supports deep work, study, and flow states with customizable timers, integrated task management, and ADHD-friendly features. Detailed productivity reports and iOS ecosystem integrations enhance the user experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Integrated daily task planner, ADHD-friendly design, Ambient soundscapes, Detailed productivity reports, iOS Live Activities & Widgets, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blazetimer Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Blazetimer Monthly Main | $2.99 | per month |
| Blazetimer Yearly Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| Blazetimer Lifetime | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Productivity Challenge Timer free?

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

### Is BlazeTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Productivity Challenge Timer or BlazeTimer?

BlazeTimer is rated higher. Productivity Challenge Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while BlazeTimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Productivity Challenge Timer or BlazeTimer have ads?

Neither Productivity Challenge Timer nor BlazeTimer shows ads.

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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.*