# Just Timers vs FocusMono

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FocusMono at 100% against Just Timers's 57%. FocusMono also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Just Timers's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and FocusMono sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusMono holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Timers has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Just Timers's written reviews are positive against 100% of FocusMono's.

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, FocusMono every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Timers | FocusMono |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusmono/id6779032598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) | [凯 符](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779026352) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845)

Create and manage multiple named timers, including counters, stopwatches, and interval timers. Customize alerts with sounds and haptics, and integrate with Shortcuts for advanced automation. Sync across devices and utilize widgets for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Multiple named timers (counter, stopwatch, interval), Customizable alerts (sound, haptics, critical alerts), Shortcuts and URL integration, Interval templates for complex routines, Widgets and Live Activities support, iCloud sync across devices, Light and Dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Toy | $2.99 | one-time |
| v1 Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Toy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Toy | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent Shortcuts integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚫 No data collection
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and performant (v3)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
- 🔇 No sound/alarms
- ⚠️ Notifications not stopping
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- ⌚ Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Repeat function causing repeated shortcut execution
- No sound even with critical alerts on
- Notifications won't stop after timer completion
- Interval timer progress lost
- Stock timers restoring after deletion

**Requested features**

- Menu bar timer on Mac
- Widgets for home screen
- Custom sounds for timers
- Delayed timer start (date/time)
- Group timers and trigger individual timers


### FocusMono

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusmono/id6779032598)

This app helps you improve focus using the Pomodoro technique and task management. Customize your sessions with themes and sounds, track progress with statistics, and build lasting habits for enhanced productivity. Widgets and cloud sync are available.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Lightweight task management, Customizable themes and sounds, Detailed statistics and achievements, Widgets, Cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusMono Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| FocusMono Plus Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| FocusMono Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Timers free?

Just Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FocusMono free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just Timers or FocusMono?

FocusMono is rated higher. Just Timers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while FocusMono averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Just Timers or FocusMono have ads?

Neither Just Timers nor FocusMono shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Timers or FocusMono?

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and FocusMono every 9 days. Most recently, Just Timers was updated on October 24, 2026 and FocusMono on October 24, 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.*