# Focus timer vs The Presentation Timer

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | The Presentation Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-presentation-timer-simple/id6741099357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 44 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## 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


### The Presentation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-presentation-timer-simple/id6741099357)

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:** 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 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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