# Focus timer vs FocusTimer 2

The clearest difference is rating: Focus timer at 4.6 against FocusTimer 2's 3.3. Focus timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). FocusTimer 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusTimer 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus timer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Focus timer's written reviews are positive against 57% of FocusTimer 2's.

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, FocusTimer 2 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | FocusTimer 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustimer-2/id1308275296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [AppNextDoor Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041729267) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### FocusTimer 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focustimer-2/id1308275296)

This app helps you stay focused on tasks using the Pomodoro Technique. It breaks down work into timed intervals with short and long breaks, offering statistics on your performance. Improve productivity for learning, work, and training by minimizing distractions.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break lengths, Long break mode, Work and study focus, Performance statistics, Distraction minimization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus timer free?

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

### Is FocusTimer 2 free?

FocusTimer 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus timer or FocusTimer 2?

Focus timer is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while FocusTimer 2 averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focus timer or FocusTimer 2 have ads?

Focus timer shows ads; FocusTimer 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus timer or FocusTimer 2?

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and FocusTimer 2 every 9 months. Most recently, Focus timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and FocusTimer 2 on September 7, 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.*