# Focus timer vs Study Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Focus timer at 4.6 against Study Timer's 3.1. Focus timer also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 42%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 8). Study Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Focus timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus timer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 8, 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 42% of Study Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews)** | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-check-in-and-out/id1313176486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [Artify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158512054) |

## 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


### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-check-in-and-out/id1313176486)

Easily track your study sessions by checking in when you begin and checking out when you finish. This simple tool helps you measure your dedicated learning time. Good luck with your exams!

**Highlights:** Check-in/out study sessions, Measure study time, Simple interface, Track study statistics

**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 Study Timer free?

Study Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus timer or Study Timer?

Focus timer is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Study Timer averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do Focus timer or Study Timer have ads?

Focus timer shows ads; Study Timer does not.

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