# Focus Timer vs GitHouse

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Timer at 10 against GitHouse's 3. GitHouse's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 GitHouse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 GitHouse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

Focus Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, GitHouse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | GitHouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/githouse-coding-focus-timer/id6741513285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Cedilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/944615129) | [Generation Aaya LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774954362) |

## 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 |


### GitHouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/githouse-coding-focus-timer/id6741513285)

This app helps developers improve coding habits and track project progress with a Pomodoro timer. It visualizes focused work sessions as a GitHub-style contribution grid, making productivity measurable and visible. Connect with a community of builders and stay accountable to your goals.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer for focus sessions, GitHub-style contribution grid visualization, Track multiple projects, Public Lounge for progress sharing, Community inspiration and connection, Productivity accountability

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is GitHouse free?

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

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

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

### Do Focus Timer or GitHouse have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor GitHouse shows ads.

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

Focus Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and GitHouse fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and GitHouse on August 23, 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.*