Comparison

Focusi vs Timers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focusi

Enhance concentration with a simple countdown and study timer. Ideal for homework, revision, or the Pomodoro technique, this app helps users stay focused and productive.

Highlights
  • Multiple customizable time frames
  • Pomodoro and break sessions
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Pause and stop controls
  • Optional finish alerts
  • Focus improvement tips
  • Session tagging
  • Hard mode for distraction-free focus
Features
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Improve focus with this countdown/study timer. Great for revision or pomodoro! Are you having issues concentrating on the things that matter? Are you a habitual procrastinator? Are you looking for a study timer or countdown timer app? Then look no further! Focusi is a sleek study timer app for focus, revision and work that puts an emphasis on simplicity. All you have to do is tap a time and you're ready to go! Main Features - Multiple time frames(15, 30, 60 minutes etc.) that can be added or removed freely. You can use these as pomodoro sessions or for breaks. - Quick display of estimated finishing times for each timer before you start a session. - Stopwatch functionality. - Pause and stop functionality. - A finish alert sound(optional and can be turned off from the settings). - A finish alert notification(can also be adjusted in the settings). - Curated tips about how to improve your focus/break free from smartphone addiction. - Add tags to your timer sessions so you know what you've been studying and for how long. - Hard mode(if you activate this the timer won't progress unless you flip your phone face-down). - Bar graphs that show the time you have spent studying with the app for the last 7 days/14 days(can be extended further with premium). - Light and dark themes(and premium 'Night Mode'/'Pink' themes). Focusi is great for people that: - Want something to complement their study sessions or want to work more efficiently - Are having trouble focusing and need that extra push - Are looking for an app with countdown(or stopwatch) functionality If you have any feedback or ideas feel free to write them in the reviews section below or email us at support@focusi.app. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focusi-privacy-ios Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/focusi-terms

About

Timers

Create and run sequential timers for workouts, focus sessions, or any routine. Save and reuse your custom timer groups with customizable intervals, sounds, and notifications. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Run timers in sequence
  • Save and reuse routines
  • Customizable intervals and sounds
  • Background notifications
  • Dark Mode support
  • One-time ad removal purchase
Features
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Workout, rest, repeat. Focus, break, repeat. Timers runs multiple timers automatically in sequence. Save them as a group, set how many times to repeat, and reuse your routine. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Run timers in sequence Combine intervals such as 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest, or 25 minutes of focus and a 5-minute break. Set a repeat count for each group. ■ Save your everyday routines Reuse groups for studying, workouts, stretching, or cooking. Templates and duplication help you set up another routine without starting from scratch. ■ Notifications, speech, and countdowns While the app is open, sounds, speech, and countdowns help you follow your routine. In the background or with the screen locked, notifications alert you. Notifications must be enabled in your device settings. Notification sounds depend on your device settings. ■ Make it your own Set durations, names, repeat counts, and sounds. Advance notices, auto-lock control, active timer badges, and Dark Mode are also available. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a single purchase, not a subscription. Restore your purchase using the Apple Account you used to buy it. Keep your daily routine together, one group at a time.

Screenshots

Focusi4 screens
Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timers at 4.7 against Focusi's 4.1. Timers also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 61%). Focusi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focusi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Focusi's written reviews are positive against 73% of Timers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focusi ships an update every 5 weeks, Timers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focusi versus Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusiTimers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)4.7 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1449 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan HollandKoji Ito

Customer experience

Focusi

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral14.7%
Negative23.9%

Timers

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focusi

Subscriptions1
  • Focusi Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Focusi Premium$19.99
1 purchases

Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Focusi free?
Focusi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timers free?
Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focusi or Timers?
Timers is rated higher. Focusi averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Timers averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.
Do Focusi or Timers have ads?
Both Focusi and Timers show ads.
Which is updated more often, Focusi or Timers?
Focusi ships an update every 5 weeks, and Timers every 5 days. Most recently, Focusi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Timers on November 3, 2026.

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