Routine Task Timer vs TDS Focus Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Routine Task Timer
This app guides you through daily routines by announcing each task and its remaining time. It helps prevent time-wasting during activities like studying, training, or housework, ensuring smoother task completion.
- Task announcements with remaining time
- Supports morning routines
- Aids in studying and training
- Helps with housework efficiency
- Prevents time-wasting
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RoutineTImer helps you focus on your routine works! RoutineTimer announces each tasks of your routine with remaining time based on the time that is taken to complete each tasks you set. For instance, If you have difficult to finish your morning routine smoothly, RoutineTimer would be your good partner. And also, on studying, training, housework, Routine Timer prevent you from wasting your time!
TDS Focus Lock
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Stay focused. Take control of your time. Focus Lock helps you block distracting apps and websites so you can concentrate on what really matters — whether that’s studying, working, or simply unplugging. Once a Focus Lock session starts, your chosen apps stay locked until the timer runs out. No shortcuts. No cheating. Just pure focus. Why Focus Lock? Lock apps & websites — block the distractions that get in your way. Set your timer — choose a focus session from 15 minutes up to 99 hours, or lock until a specific time. Custom control — pick individual apps, categories, or websites to block. Stay committed — once locked, apps won’t unlock early. Track time left — see exactly when your focus session ends with a clear countdown. Perfect for: Studying without social media interruptions Staying productive at work Limiting screen time before bed Creating distraction-free zones for deep focus Take back your time. Stay in control. Focus Lock makes it simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TDS Focus Lock at none against Routine Task Timer's shown. Routine Task Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Routine Task Timer | TDS Focus Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroki Sakamoto | Aidan Dye |
In-app purchases
Routine Task Timer
No in-app purchases
TDS Focus Lock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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