Comparison

Ready Time vs purfocus

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

Head to head
About

Ready Time

This app helps you avoid being late by working backward from your deadline to schedule each task. It provides alerts for every step, allowing you to adjust your plan on the fly. Features include live activity tracking, Siri integration, and shared plans for group coordination.

Highlights
  • Backward scheduling from deadlines
  • Step-by-step alerts
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Shared plans for group coordination
  • Calendar integration
  • Step suggestions and buffers
Features
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Always running late? Ready Time works backward from your Deadline to schedule every Step and alerts you when it's time to start each one. Add your Steps (pack, shower, drive, whatever). Set your Deadline. Ready Time calculates start times and sends a notification for each one. ・Morning routines: know when to start each thing so you're not rushing ・Catching a flight: pick your airport and flight time, and get every Step from the final pack to boarding ・Getting kids out the door: the version where nobody yells ・Dinner prep: work backward from "guests arrive at 7" Features: ・Alerts for each Step in your Plan ・Running early or late: tap Done to move the rest of your Plan up, give a Step 5 more minutes, or skip it ・Live Activities: follow a running Plan on your Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, and in StandBy ・Ask Siri when to leave or what's next, or tell it to move a one-time Plan's Deadline and Ready Time updates your start times ・Wide-screen layout for iPad and iPhone Duo ・Add a destination to any Step to see travel time by driving, cycling, or walking ・Shared Plans: share with friends and family; they get the same reminders, so you're all ready together ・Calendar integration: tap a flight or event to start a new Plan with the details filled in, or drop one on your Plan list on iPad and iPhone Duo ・Step suggestions from your history ・Time Lock: pin a Step to a fixed time and schedule everything else around it ・Buffers between Steps ・Repeating Plans: daily, weekdays, or weekly ・Sync, duplicate, and archive ・Find your Plans in Spotlight search and open them from the Shortcuts app ・Start a new Plan from a Routine, including plans for 57 airports in the US and Canada Free to use. A one-time Premium unlock adds Live Activities, Time Lock, repeating Plans, and more. No subscription. No ads. No login. You already know what you need to do. Ready Time just tells you when. --- Terms & Conditions: https://getreadytime.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://getreadytime.com/privacy/ Ivan ivan@getreadytime.com

About

purfocus

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PureFocus - Focus Timer & Productivity PureFocus is a time management and productivity app designed for people who want to maximize their focus and get more done. The app combines the Pomodoro technique, task management tools, and collaborative sessions to transform your work routine. Free Features Pomodoro timer (default 25 min focus) Task management with inbox Up to 50 active tasks Basic session statistics Standard visual themes Daily streak tracking Premium Features (subscription required) Unlimited tasks Private collaborative sessions (rooms) Premium motivation prompts Exclusive visual themes Advanced statistics and detailed analytics Custom pomodoro settings Who is it for? Perfect for students, entrepreneurs, developers, creatives, and anyone looking to improve focus, reduce distractions, and structure their work sessions effectively. Auto-renewable subscriptions PureFocus Premium Monthly: 3.99€ / month PureFocus Premium Annual: 24.99€ / year (≈ $3.33 / month, save 33%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal after purchase in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://nicolasmangindev.github.io/purefocusbusiness/en/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Ready Time4 screens
purfocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: purfocus at weekly against Ready Time's every 3 weeks. purfocus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. Ready Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and purfocus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ready Time ships an update every 3 weeks, purfocus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ready Time versus purfocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReady Timepurfocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNerd TowerMANGIN Nicolas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ready Time

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown: Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Repeating Plans, Themes & More$9.99
2 purchases

purfocus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly premium$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Ready Time free?
Ready Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is purfocus free?
purfocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ready Time or purfocus have ads?
Neither Ready Time nor purfocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ready Time or purfocus?
Ready Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and purfocus weekly. Most recently, Ready Time was updated on November 6, 2026 and purfocus on October 30, 2026.

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