Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Task announcements with remaining time
  • Supports morning routines
  • Aids in studying and training
  • Helps with housework efficiency
  • Prevents time-wasting
Features
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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!

About

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.

Screenshots

Routine Task Timer4 screens
TDS Focus Lock3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Routine Task Timer versus TDS Focus Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutine Task TimerTDS Focus Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki SakamotoAidan Dye

In-app purchases

None

Routine Task Timer

No in-app purchases

None

TDS Focus Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Routine Task Timer free?
Routine Task Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TDS Focus Lock free?
TDS Focus Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Routine Task Timer or TDS Focus Lock have ads?
Routine Task Timer shows ads; TDS Focus Lock does not.

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