# Focus timer vs TimerTiTi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimerTiTi at none against Focus timer's 1. TimerTiTi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 77%). Focus timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 23) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Focus timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus timer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Focus timer's written reviews are positive against 87% of TimerTiTi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, TimerTiTi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | TimerTiTi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timertiti-timer-for-study/id1519159240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [Minsang Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505566773) |

## 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


### TimerTiTi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timertiti-timer-for-study/id1519159240)

This app helps you track study time with customizable timers and stopwatches. Visualize your progress with daily, weekly, and monthly graphs. Includes a to-do list feature and screen-always-on functionality.

**Highlights:** Timer and stopwatch modes, Customizable target and timer times, Daily, weekly, and monthly progress graphs, To-do list functionality, Always on screen option, Flip to start recording, Customizable background and graph colors

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus timer free?

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

### Is TimerTiTi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus timer or TimerTiTi?

Focus timer is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while TimerTiTi averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do Focus timer or TimerTiTi have ads?

Focus timer shows ads; TimerTiTi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus timer or TimerTiTi?

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and TimerTiTi monthly. Most recently, Focus timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and TimerTiTi on October 14, 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.*