# Visual Countdown Timer Liquid vs Focus Duck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Duck at none against Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's 5. Focus Duck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's advantage is ratings volume (694 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. Focus Duck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Duck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 694 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid | Focus Duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-duck-pomodoro-timer/id6670568589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **694** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) | [Fajar Dirham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597228456) |

## 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 Duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-duck-pomodoro-timer/id6670568589)

Boost your productivity with a cute duck companion. This app guides you through focused work or study sessions using the Pomodoro Technique, helping you overcome distractions and procrastination.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer, Duck companion, Customizable timer, Pause/stop sessions, Minimalist design, Ad-free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?

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

### Is Focus Duck free?

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

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

Focus Duck is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Focus Duck averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid shows ads; Focus Duck 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.*