# Visual Countdown Timer Liquid vs Focus Mate

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid and Focus Mate both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 67% of Focus Mate's. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid also leads on ratings volume (691 vs 49) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Focus Mate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus Mate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Visual Countdown Timer Liquid against 4.7 for Focus Mate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 691 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 67% of Focus Mate's.

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, Focus Mate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid | Focus Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042/reviews) | **[4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mate-limit-screen-time/id1627643049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **691** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) | [Khandker Tafiqul Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627643051) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042)

This app offers a visually engaging countdown timer with customizable options. It helps users stay focused for tasks like studying or cooking, and can also be used as an educational tool for children to learn about time management. Features include interval and serial countdowns, soft alarms, and Siri integration.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Customizable colors and fonts, Interval and serial countdowns, Soft alarms, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Split view support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Timer – Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Timer – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Timer – Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Countdown Timer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Visual Timer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Visually appealing timer
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users
- 👨‍🏫 Great for classrooms and work settings
- 🧒 Engaging for kids and toddlers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound or customizable alarms
- 🕰️ Limited timer duration (only up to 1 hour)
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🤖 Buggy behavior and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Timer animation not syncing with actual time
- Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- Consent management pop-ups causing disruption

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom timer durations over 1 hour
- Option to customize alarm sounds and visuals
- Integration with productivity apps and Shortcuts
- Dark mode and color customization options
- Sync across devices and restore purchases


### Focus Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mate-limit-screen-time/id1627643049)

Manage multiple tasks, workouts, and daily habits with this productivity tool. It features a Pomodoro timer, stopwatch with lap tracking, and the ability to run multiple timers simultaneously. Gain insights into your time usage and build streaks with custom alerts and background functionality.

**Highlights:** Habit tracking with streaks and reminders, Multiple timers running simultaneously, Pomodoro Technique timer, Stopwatch with lap tracking, Comprehensive statistics for time usage, Customizable alerts and labels, Background mode and offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Timer Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusMate Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Timer Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Timer Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Habit Tracker | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Mate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Focus Mate?

Focus Mate is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Focus Mate averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.

### Do Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Focus Mate have ads?

Both Visual Countdown Timer Liquid and Focus Mate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Focus Mate?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, and Focus Mate weekly. Most recently, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid was updated on September 21, 2026 and Focus Mate on September 20, 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.*