Comparison

Interval Timer for Tasks vs Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer for Tasks

Configure custom interval timers for focused work, study, or routines. Set multiple intervals with unique sounds and durations. Receive notifications even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Configure multiple intervals per timer
  • Save and run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Customizable interval names, sounds, and colors
  • Start and finish delays
  • Background notifications
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
Features
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Build a timer that walks through your routine, one named step at a time. Interval Timer for Tasks lets you chain intervals into a single timer. Give each interval its own name, duration, sound and colour, and the app calls out every step as it passes. Watch the progress ring wind down, or close the app and let a notification tell you when the current interval has ended. Save as many timers as you like, and run more than one at the same time. Add a start delay so you can get ready, and a finish delay so you can wrap up. LOCK SCREEN ALARMS Turn on Lock Screen Alarm for a timer and each interval rings like a system alarm, so it still reaches you when the screen is off. Requires iOS 26.1 or later. GREAT FOR - studying and focused work - the pomodoro technique - ADHD focus and timed work blocks - taking regular breaks during the day - stretching and mobility routines - breathing exercises - multi step routines and processes - cooking and recipes FEATURES - chain multiple named intervals into one timer - run several saved timers at the same time - Lock Screen Alarms on iOS 26.1 and later - a standalone Apple Watch app - Siri and Shortcuts support - local notifications while the app is in the background - a large choice of alert sounds, one per interval - a colour and a name for every interval - start delay to get ready, finish delay to wrap up - name and save your timers for next time Interval Timer Premium Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled 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 and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat

This app uses natural language to help you plan your day with time blocking and a focus timer. It automatically adjusts schedules for unforeseen changes and provides clear visibility of your task timings. Features include recurring events, routines, and customizable alarms to enhance productivity.

Highlights
  • Natural language task creation
  • Flexible time blocking
  • Integrated focus timer
  • Recurring event scheduling
  • Routine templates
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Automatic task time adjustment
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ChronoCat is a natural language powered time blocking app with a focus timer. It lets you quickly plan your day with statements like 'Meeting every thurs @11 for 1h 30m'. Tasks without a start time automatically adjust times making it flexible to unforeseen changes. Going Overtime? No worries. See how your remaining task's start and end times are affected automatically. Natural language parsing: Create tasks like messaging an assistant "Meeting @12 for 30m" Recurring events/tasks: Naturally say 'every 2nd Sun of the month' to set a recurring event/task Routines: Create routine lists to quickly add a list of tasks to the current day. Calendar week view Emoji-Enhanced Tasks: Auto-generated emojis for each task. Flexible Scheduling: Easily adjust and transfer tasks across days for ultimate flexibility. Intuitive Timer: Stay focused with a simple press of the 'play' button. Gentle Alarms: Customize your alarm to signal task completion, a gentle nudge towards your next activity. Chronological daily planner Cross Platform sync Templates for routines Estimated time for tasks Automatic starting of next task to stop procrastination Push back times for following tasks if run overtime (Flexible Calendar) Templates for pomodoro Optional chime that plays during task at custom intervals to keep you on track Give you updated times of when you'll start your next time by the minute Give you updated estimated time of completion of ALL your tasks for your current day. Automatic AI emojis to save you time

Screenshots

Interval Timer for Tasks4 screens
Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat at 100% against Interval Timer for Tasks's 43%. Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Interval Timer for Tasks's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 11). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Interval Timer for Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer for Tasks has 95 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Interval Timer for Tasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer for Tasks versus Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer for TasksFocus Interval Timer ChronoCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (95 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better11
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeHabitEdge Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Interval Timer for Tasks

All ratings95 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral38.1%
Negative19.0%

Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer for Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$19.99
None

Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer for Tasks free?
Interval Timer for Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat free?
Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer for Tasks or Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat?
Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat is rated higher. Interval Timer for Tasks averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Interval Timer for Tasks or Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat have ads?
Both Interval Timer for Tasks and Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer for Tasks or Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat?
Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, and Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer for Tasks was updated on October 13, 2026 and Focus Interval Timer ChronoCat on September 24, 2026.

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