# Focus Timer vs TantalusPath

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Timer at every 3 weeks against TantalusPath's every 3 months. Focus Timer also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). TantalusPath's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TantalusPath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Focus Timer against 5.0 for TantalusPath. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Focus Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, TantalusPath every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | TantalusPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-quest/id1195801405/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tantaluspath/id6504832898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Cedilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/944615129) | [Serendipity Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754009660) |

## 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 |


### TantalusPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tantaluspath/id6504832898)

This app uses random positive reinforcement to help you achieve your goals and align with your values. It guides you through a cycle of anticipating, earning, and enjoying rewards, with customizable options and progress-based unlocks.

**Highlights:** Random positive reinforcement, Goal and value alignment, Reward anticipation and earning, Customizable reward pools, Unlockable progress and story, Tips on intermittent rewards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tantalus Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Gem bundle | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is TantalusPath free?

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

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

TantalusPath is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TantalusPath averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or TantalusPath have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor TantalusPath shows ads.

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

Focus Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TantalusPath every 3 months. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and TantalusPath on September 24, 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.*