# Focus timer vs NearNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearNotes at none against Focus timer's 1. NearNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Focus timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

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

NearNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus timer has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of NearNotes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | NearNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearnotes-location-alerts/id6787456559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [Mosaab Yassir Lafrimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787456561) |

## 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


### NearNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearnotes-location-alerts/id6787456559)

This app allows you to set reminders tied to specific locations. Receive alerts when you arrive at or leave a chosen place, with options to manage reminders directly from notifications. It prioritizes privacy and battery efficiency.

**Highlights:** Location-based reminders, Smart location alerts, Fast place selection, Actionable notifications, Lock screen radar, Private iCloud sync, Battery-efficient operation

**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 NearNotes free?

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

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

NearNotes is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while NearNotes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus timer or NearNotes have ads?

Focus timer shows ads; NearNotes does not.

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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.*