Comparison

Focus timer vs The Presentation Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focus timer

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
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Focus timer is a tomato timer based app that helps you concentrate on your work and study. When you want to start concentrating on, you can choose an environment, accompanied by beaches, trains, rainy days, bonfire, country cricket sounds, and you will be comfortable concentrating on. Features: - Tomato timer, break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. - Support custom time, easy to set the focus time, rest time. - Set the reminder after the end of the timer, a variety of sounds to choose from. - Minimal interface design, timer display clear with flip animation - Supports background running

About

The Presentation Timer

Manage your presentation time with customizable alerts and visual cues. Set timers up to 999 minutes, configure bell rings for different intervals, and adjust colors for easy time tracking. Save multiple presets for various speaking scenarios.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer up to 999 minutes
  • Configurable bell alerts
  • Multiple preset timer configurations
  • Adjustable number and background colors
  • Visual time remaining indicator
Features
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“The Presentation Timer” is an app that provides smart support for managing time in any presentation setting—be it a speech, a conference, or any other type of public speaking. You can set the timer for up to 999 minutes and 59 seconds, and customize when the bell rings: once for the first alert, twice for the second, and three times for the third. You can also save multiple presets, allowing you to switch smoothly between different presentations or scenarios. Its straightforward operation ensures accurate time allocation, making it perfect for those who want to focus on their presentation or speech without worrying about the clock. How to Use 1.Set the Timer Specify the time (minutes and seconds) and customize the bell timings to your preference. 2.Tap the Start Button The timer starts counting immediately. 3.The Bell Rings at Your Set Intervals The first alert rings once, the second alert rings twice, and the third alert rings three times, making it easy to distinguish each reminder. 4.Freely Change the Number Color After the bell rings, switch the color of the numbers to clearly see how much time is left at a glance. Features - Up to 999 Minutes 59 Seconds Suitable for everything from lengthy seminars and conferences to shorter speeches. - Customizable Bell Count & Timing Get precise signals according to your presentation flow. - Multiple Presets Easily manage configurations for “Meeting,” “Seminar,” and more, all in one place. - Adjustable Number and Background Colors Visually emphasize remaining time so you can check progress in an instant. - Made in Japan Designed to high-quality standards, ensuring reliability for business use. Recommended For - Anyone who feels uneasy about time management during presentations or speeches - Those who need precise control of presentation times in meetings - Anyone planning multiple presentations and requiring easy switching between timer settings - Those who want to reduce the risk of running overtime With “The Presentation Timer,” you can make your presentations and speeches more professional. Customize bell settings and color changes to “visualize” your time allocation. From conferences to seminars and academic presentations, it’s an indispensable tool in any business scene. Don’t miss the chance to download it and experience efficient time management today. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus timer4 screens
The Presentation Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Presentation Timer at none against Focus timer's 1. The Presentation Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Focus timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Presentation Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus timer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focus timer versus The Presentation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus timerThe Presentation Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer书敏 贾Vida Apps Incorporated

Customer experience

Focus timer

All ratings1,829 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews570 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.1%

The Presentation Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Focus timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer stops when device is locked or app is minimized
  • Inconsistent timer behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

The Presentation Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus timer

One-time1
  • Professional Version$2.99
None

The Presentation Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus timer free?
Focus timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Presentation Timer free?
The Presentation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Focus timer or The Presentation Timer?
The Presentation Timer is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while The Presentation Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focus timer or The Presentation Timer have ads?
Both Focus timer and The Presentation Timer show ads.

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