# Focus Timer vs Mars Craft

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Timer at 100% against Mars Craft's 47%. Focus Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Mars Craft's advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mars Craft sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Craft has 405 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 47% of Mars Craft's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Mars Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-quest/id1195801405/reviews)** | [4.6 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-craft-focus-build-timer/id1367871279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **405** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Cedilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/944615129) | [Enclaver Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176261365) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-quest/id1195801405)

This app gamifies productivity by combining the Pomodoro Technique with RPG elements. Complete tasks to level up your character, unlock gear, and conquer quests, making work and study more engaging and rewarding.

**Highlights:** RPG character system, Quest-based tasks, Reward system, Customizable Pomodoro timers, Daily and custom quests, Offline mode, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| extra quotes | $2.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| donate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mars Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-craft-focus-build-timer/id1367871279)

This app gamifies productivity by turning focused work sessions into building a Mars colony. Earn rewards, battle friends, and complete digital detox challenges to stay motivated and reduce smartphone distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Build a Mars colony, Digital detox challenges, Friend battles and group focus, Earn in-app rewards, Progress statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Club Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Get MarsCraft Premium! | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Club Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Get MarsCraft Premium! | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Club Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Solar Crystals Boosters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Coins +1500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| MarsCraft Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Case +7000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 🌟 Unique concept
- 👍 Motivating and engaging
- 🌍 Interesting space theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings disappearing after screen lock
- Timer not working accurately
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Syncing issues with account progress

**Requested features**

- Offline mode to keep timer running
- Ability to view progress over time
- More customization options
- Multiplayer/social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Mars Craft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Mars Craft?

Focus Timer is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Mars Craft averages 4.6 from 405 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or Mars Craft have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Mars Craft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Mars Craft?

Focus Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mars Craft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mars Craft on October 16, 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.*