Comparison

Bluebird Focus Timer vs 15min Change Timer

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

Head to head
About

Bluebird Focus Timer

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
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Bluebird is a time management app for study and work. It combines a Pomodoro-style focus timer with a to-do list to help you overcome procrastination, stay focused, and make progress. ## Key Features ・Flexible focus timer (based on the Pomodoro Technique) ・Simple-but-powerful task management (with duration, priority, start/due date, repeat & tags) ・Time tracking (record the time you put in and review it later) ・Background sounds (white noise & all kinds of sounds from nature) ・Distraction blocker (block apps & websites while focusing) ・Widgets on Home Screen & Lock Screen ・Live Activities in the Dynamic Island ・iCloud Sync across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch & Mac ・Accessibility (VoiceOver, Dynamic Type & more) ・Full support for Focus (Focus filter & Time Sensitive notifications) ・SharePlay (focus together with friends) ・Siri Shortcuts & automation ・Strict privacy policy (zero data collection) **Also available on Apple Watch** ・Stay focused anywhere (with/without your iPhone) ・Instant sync (always in sync with the iOS app) ・Haptic focus reminders (a silent but impactful way to keep you focused) ・Complications of all sizes ・Optimized for Always On ## Who is Bluebird for? ・Students who want to stay focused on their studies ・Remote workers or freelancers who want to be more productive ・Anyone who wants to spend their time wisely --- May the bluebird of happiness cross your path. --- Privacy Policy: https://bluebird.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://bluebird.app/terms

About

15min Change Timer

Features
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「15分チェンジ法」に基づく集中力コントロールタイマー。 好きなこと(Free)とやるべきこと(Work)を15分ずつ交互に繰り返すことで、作業への心理的障壁を下げ、自然な集中状態(フロー)へ導きます。 ▼ 特徴 ・Work → 15分の集中タイム。ノッてきたらそのまま延長OK(フロー状態の証) ・Free → 自由な休憩タイム。超過すると即アラートで Work 復帰を催促 ・ロック画面 & Dynamic Island にタイマーを常時表示 ・Apple Watch の通知からワンタップでモード切替 ・月間の作業時間をカレンダーで振り返り ▼ こんな人におすすめ ・作業を始めるのが億劫な人 ・集中が続かない人 ・ポモドーロ法が合わなかった人 15分だけ、まずは始めてみませんか?

Screenshots

Bluebird Focus Timer4 screens
15min Change Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 15min Change Timer at none against Bluebird Focus Timer's 3. Bluebird Focus Timer's advantage is device support (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Bluebird Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 15min Change Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bluebird Focus Timer versus 15min Change Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluebird Focus Timer15min Change Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (622 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings622 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCub & PupHiroki Muranaka

Bugs and requests

Bluebird Focus Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Distraction blocker not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

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

15min Change Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bluebird Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Bluebird Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Bluebird Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bluebird Pro - Lifetime$49.99
None

15min Change Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluebird Focus Timer free?
Bluebird Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 15min Change Timer free?
15min Change Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluebird Focus Timer or 15min Change Timer have ads?
Neither Bluebird Focus Timer nor 15min Change Timer shows ads.

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