# Bluebird Focus Timer vs Focus Traveller

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bluebird Focus Timer at fortnightly against Focus Traveller's every 2 months. Bluebird Focus Timer also leads on device support (6 vs 2). Focus Traveller's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 622). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluebird Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bluebird Focus Timer against 4.9 for Focus Traveller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Traveller has 3.9K ratings behind it against 622, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 86% positive.

Bluebird Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, Focus Traveller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluebird Focus Timer | Focus Traveller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluebird-focus-timer/id1478757472/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 622 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 571 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cub & Pup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478757471) | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluebird Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluebird-focus-timer/id1478757472)

This app combines a Pomodoro-style focus timer with task management to help users overcome procrastination and improve productivity. It offers features like time tracking, distraction blocking, and background sounds to enhance concentration for study and work.

**Highlights:** Flexible Pomodoro focus timer, Task management with due dates and priority, Time tracking and review, Background sounds for focus, Distraction blocker for apps and websites, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud sync across Apple devices

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluebird Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Bluebird Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Bluebird Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Syncs well across devices
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for staying focused
- 💻 Great Apple Watch integration
- 📊 Useful analytics and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Sync and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription/lifetime cost
- 🔇 Quiet timer alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Distraction blocker not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause/resume timers
- Improve to-do list functionality
- Integrate with calendar/reminders
- Expand distraction blocking capabilities


### Focus Traveller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367)

This app helps users stay focused during work or study sessions by using a gamified timer. Users can collaborate with friends in real-time, track their progress, and enjoy immersive environments and curated audio to enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collaborative study groups, Progress tracking, Customizable audio, Home screen widgets, Immersive environments, Multitask friendly mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Traveller Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Seal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corgi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bear | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing visuals
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 💡 Unique concept of a hiking journey
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 👍 Ability to connect to music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data/time tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 👎 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Random data resets
- Inconsistent time tracking
- Landscape mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add pomodoro timer functionality
- Introduce more background options
- Allow manual time entry/editing
- Implement Lock Screen widget
- Add ability to block distracting apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluebird Focus Timer free?

Bluebird Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Traveller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluebird Focus Timer or Focus Traveller?

Focus Traveller is rated higher. Bluebird Focus Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while Focus Traveller averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Bluebird Focus Timer or Focus Traveller have ads?

Neither Bluebird Focus Timer nor Focus Traveller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluebird Focus Timer or Focus Traveller?

Bluebird Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Focus Traveller every 2 months. Most recently, Bluebird Focus Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Focus Traveller on September 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.*