# Focus timer vs Sit Still

The clearest difference is ads: Sit Still at none against Focus timer's shown. Sit Still also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Focus timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sit Still sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Focus timer against 4.5 for Sit Still. 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 are what separate them: 77% of Focus timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sit Still's.

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Sit Still every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | Sit Still |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sit-still-focus-timer/id6803553337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [Johannes Butzke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800806172) |

## 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


### Sit Still

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sit-still-focus-timer/id6803553337)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications and providing a calming timer experience. Earn rewards to unlock cozy rooms and accessories for your virtual cat companion. Track your screen time and set daily goals to improve your productivity.

**Highlights:** App blocking modes (Open, Whitelist, Strict), Customizable timer (Countdown, Open-ended, Pomodoro), Virtual cat companion with unlockable accessories, Collection of illustrated rooms with unique soundscapes, Screen time tracking and analysis, Task list syncing with Reminders, Widgets and wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus timer free?

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

### Is Sit Still free?

Sit Still is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus timer or Sit Still?

Focus timer is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Sit Still averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus timer or Sit Still have ads?

Focus timer shows ads; Sit Still does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus timer or Sit Still?

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sit Still every 3 days. Most recently, Focus timer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sit Still on November 10, 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.*