Comparison

Bluebird Focus Timer vs みえるタイマー

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) ・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

みえるタイマー

Features
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"See Your Remaining Time" - Now on Your Phone! The popular pie-chart timer for focused study. The remaining time is visually obvious, so anyone can use it intuitively - from children who can't read clocks to adults who want to stay focused. ------------------------------- 〇 Perfect for Every Moment ------------------------------- Studying & Exams  Set 25 min focus + 5 min break for Pomodoro study.  No more "how much time is left?" - just look. Cooking  Pasta 8 min. Eggs 12 min.  Hands dirty? Just glance at the screen. Kids & Parenting  "5 more minutes" becomes visible.  Perfect for building routines - brushing teeth, tidying up, screen time limits. Fitness & Exercise  Planks, intervals, stretching.  Push yourself while watching the arc shrink. Work & Productivity  Final sprint before a deadline.  Keep meetings on track. ------------------------------------ 〇 Features ------------------------------------ ● Drag to set time — Haptic feedback every minute ● Arc shrinks in real-time — Instantly grasp remaining time ● Clean & beautiful design — Minimalist white interface ● Alarm clock style option — Switch to your preference ● Dark mode — Easy on the eyes for late-night study ● Eco mode — Pure black background for OLED battery saving ● Second hand ON/OFF — For precise time tracking ● No ads during timer — Zero distractions while you focus ------------------------------------------ ・ Pro ------------------------------------------------------------------ ● Full color customization ● Labeled preset timers ● Continuous mode (auto-repeat focus & break) ● Timer range (12 min / 60 min) ● Completely ad-free ------------------------------------------------ Simple enough to start instantly. Visual enough to keep you going. Download now and make your time visible.

Screenshots

Bluebird Focus Timer4 screens
みえるタイマー4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bluebird Focus Timer at none against みえるタイマー's shown. Bluebird Focus Timer also leads on device support (6 vs 4). みえるタイマー's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and みえるタイマー sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluebird Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, みえるタイマー every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bluebird Focus Timer versus みえるタイマー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluebird Focus Timerみえるタイマー
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (637 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings637 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCub & PupTakumi Hirose

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

みえるタイマー

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
1 purchases

みえるタイマー

One-time1
  • VisTimer Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Bluebird Focus Timer free?
Bluebird Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is みえるタイマー free?
みえるタイマー is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bluebird Focus Timer or みえるタイマー have ads?
みえるタイマー shows ads; Bluebird Focus Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluebird Focus Timer or みえるタイマー?
Bluebird Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, and みえるタイマー every 3 days. Most recently, Bluebird Focus Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and みえるタイマー on November 5, 2026.

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