Comparison

Focus Timer for Philips Hue vs Visual Timer

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

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About

Focus Timer for Philips Hue

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Trouble focusing on your studies or work? So this app is definitely for you! Hue Focus Timer is the ideal app for focusing on what matters most without distraction, with small relaxing periods, essential for a good performance and memorization according to multiple studies about concentration. But with exclusive Philips Hue lights capabilities! This app take a step further by fully integrating your Philips Hue system and bulbs, so you will receive a light feedback about the concentration and relaxing periods!ย  For the concentration time, a bright white light will predominate your environment to read, do exercises, type or do whatever you want with focus for 20 minutes, while a relaxing blue fade light will show up in every 5 minute break of your studies/work, and then automatically back to the concentration lights in the most productive loop you have ever seen! Just pair your bridge with the assistant provided in the tutorial of the app and you are ready to go! Just one click on start button and let's get focused and productive! Hue Focus Timer Exclusive Features: - Focus Timer fully integrated with Philips Hue and Accessories (color bulbs, lightstrips or Play Bars needed, and bridge to connect ) - 20 Minute Focus / 5 Minute break, with cool fades between white and blue each time - Unlimited possibilities of uses and number of loops - One click interface, just press start or stop whenever you want - Hide/Show Option to reveal the countdown or hide it for a more minimalistic/without distractions screen DOWNLOAD NOW! *Optional Subscription: - Hue Focus Timer offers a PRO monthly subscription at USD $1.99, please note prices may vary depending on sales taxes or countries. - You will be asked to login to your iTunes account (if not already) prior to the purchase and the payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Additional information is provided stating that subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. PRIVACY POLICY: No information is shared between third parties or the developer, as this application is offline. Therefore, your data remains just for you.โ€จ Terms Of Use: https://bit.ly/2tvr6aZ

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Visual Timer

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See time. Stay focused. Visual Timer is the simple, beautiful way to see time passing. Whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD, watching time disappear keeps you focused and on track. No complicated features. Just set your time and go. VISUAL COUNTDOWN Watch time melt away with a clear, satisfying visual display. Unlike digital timers that just show numbers, Visual Timer lets you feel how much time remains at a glance. Perfect for anyone who struggles with time blindness. POMODORO & TOMATO TIMER Work in focused sprints using the popular Pomodoro Technique. Set 25-minute focus sessions followed by short breaks. The visual countdown helps you stay in the zone without constantly checking the clock. STUDY TIME MADE SIMPLE Ideal for homework, exam prep, and deep work sessions. Set your study time, watch the timer, and stay focused until it's done. No distractions, no complexity. PRESETS FOR QUICK START Save your favorite timer lengths for one-tap access. Sprint timer for work blocks, short breaks, or custom durations. All ready when you are. GENTLE ALERTS Soft sounds and optional vibration let you know when time's up without jarring interruptions. Stay in flow, finish your thought, then take your break. CLEAN & MINIMAL No ads interrupting your focus. No cluttered interface. Just a beautiful timer that does exactly what you need. WHO IS VISUAL TIMER FOR? โ€ข Students who need to focus during study sessions โ€ข Remote workers doing focused work sprints โ€ข Adults with ADHD who struggle with time awareness โ€ข Anyone using the Pomodoro Technique โ€ข People who want to see time, not just track it Stop losing track of time. Download Visual Timer and finally see where your focus goes. ----- Visual Timer is free to download and use. There are no ads. Privacy Policy: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/privacy.html Terms: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/terms.html

Screenshots

Focus Timer for Philips Hue4 screens
Visual Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Timer at none against Focus Timer for Philips Hue's 2. Focus Timer for Philips Hue's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Timer for Philips Hue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Focus Timer for Philips Hue versus Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer for Philips HueVisual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS10.3 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size50 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas YamashitaGRADOID DOO NOVI SAD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Timer for Philips Hue

Subscriptions1
  • Hue Focus Timer PRO3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Hue Focus Timer Remove Ads$1.99
None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer for Philips Hue free?
Focus Timer for Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer for Philips Hue or Visual Timer have ads?
Neither Focus Timer for Philips Hue nor Visual Timer shows ads.

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