Comparison

AttendanceElf vs FocusTimer

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

Head to head
About

AttendanceElf

Features
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AttendanceElf – Staff Time Tracker The simplest way to track staff clock-ins and clock-outs — no hardware, no subscriptions, no complexity. Just tap your name and go. Perfect for small businesses, cafés, restaurants, salons, and any team that needs straightforward attendance records without the overhead of enterprise HR software. How it works Each staff member taps their name on the home screen, enters their PIN, and clocks in or out in seconds. The boss reviews records, hours, and salary estimates from a separate boss panel — all stored privately on your device. --- FREE FEATURES - Clock in & out with a simple tap - Up to 5 staff members - View attendance history with date filters - Manual tap entry (forgot to clock in? no problem) - Hourly rate & salary estimates - 23 languages supported - Dark & light mode --- PRO FEATURES — One-time purchase, lifetime access - Unlimited staff members - Staff profile photos - Advanced Analytics Dashboard — visual charts showing hours worked per staff, salary cost breakdown, and monthly trends across the year - PDF Export — generate professional attendance reports and share them via email, AirDrop, or any app - Backup & Restore — export your full database and restore it anytime, keeping your data safe - Unlimited record export All data is stored locally on your device with AES encryption. No account required. No cloud. No monthly fee. --- PRO is a one-time purchase that unlocks all premium features forever. No subscription.

About

FocusTimer

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Know exactly where your hours go. FocusTimer turns your workday into clear, honest numbers. Clock in with one tap, run deep-work Pomodoro sessions, and see weekly and monthly timesheets you can export in seconds. ONE-TAP TIME TRACKING • Clock in and out from the Today screen, no setup • Live progress ring against your daily target • Predicted check-out time, updated as you work • Breaks tracked separately so totals stay honest • Manual entries, notes and color tags for clients, projects or subjects DEEP FOCUS WITH POMODORO • 25-minute focus sprints with short and long breaks • A long break after every fourth session INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE • Weekly and monthly overviews with overtime • Time by tag and daily average • Month heatmap: see which days hit your target • Streaks and achievement badges keep momentum going REPORTS IN SECONDS • Export HTML (email ready) or CSV (spreadsheet) • Any date range, plus backup and restore NEVER FORGET TO CLOCK OUT • Optional check-out reminder at the time you choose PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline, no account needed • Your data stays on your device FOCUSTIMER PRO Unlock advanced statistics, the Pomodoro timer, achievements, reports and backups with a weekly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new users. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emrekotun.github.io/time-wise-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

AttendanceElf4 screens
FocusTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusTimer at every 3 weeks against AttendanceElf's every 3 months. AttendanceElf's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. AttendanceElf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AttendanceElf ships an update every 3 months, FocusTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AttendanceElf versus FocusTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttendanceElfFocusTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuxi LiuEMRE KOTUN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AttendanceElf

One-time1
  • AttendanceElf Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

FocusTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is AttendanceElf free?
AttendanceElf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusTimer free?
FocusTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AttendanceElf or FocusTimer have ads?
Neither AttendanceElf nor FocusTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AttendanceElf or FocusTimer?
AttendanceElf ships an update every 3 months, and FocusTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, AttendanceElf was updated on October 10, 2026 and FocusTimer on October 25, 2026.

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