Comparison

FocusCommit vs Routine Timer

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

Head to head
About

FocusCommit

This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with task management to enhance focus and combat procrastination. It offers features like Kanban boards, white noise, and analytics to help users manage their workflow and track progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Kanban boards for task visualization
  • Smart sync with Google Tasks/Microsoft To-Do
  • White noise for concentration
  • Focus session analytics
  • Customizable work/break intervals
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
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FocusCommit is your all-in-one focus timer and productivity app designed to help you beat procrastination, manage ADHD, and stay concentrated. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a professional tackling deadlines, someone managing ADHD, or anyone looking to boost productivity — FocusCommit combines the proven Pomodoro Technique with powerful task management. **More Than Just a Timer** Unlike basic timer apps, FocusCommit integrates professional project management with focus-enhancing features: • **Kanban Boards** — Visualize your workflow and organize tasks effortlessly • **Smart Sync** — Connect with Google Tasks and Microsoft To-Do • **White Noise** — Ambient sounds to enhance concentration • **Analytics** — Track your focus sessions and measure progress • **Customizable Intervals** — Adjust work and break durations to fit your style • **Live Activities** — See your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island **Perfect For** • Students needing a study timer for effective learning • Professionals managing work intervals and deadlines • People with ADHD seeking structured focus sessions • Remote workers maintaining concentration at home • Anyone fighting procrastination **How It Works** 1. Add your tasks and organize them on the Kanban board 2. Start a focus session with the Pomodoro timer 3. Take timed breaks to recharge 4. Track your progress with detailed analytics 5. Sync across devices and stay organized Download FocusCommit and transform the way you work and study. --- Pomodoro Technique® and Pomodoro® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo.

About

Routine Timer

This app helps you stay on track with any routine by repeating custom intervals. Set durations, breaks, and receive alerts with sound and vibration, even when your phone is locked. It's ideal for hydration, workouts, study sessions, and more.

Highlights
  • Repeat any interval
  • Optional breaks
  • Fixed or infinite loops
  • Sound and vibration alerts
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Routine Timer is the simplest way to repeat any interval — for hydration reminders, workouts, study sprints, cooking, stretching, breathing, and any routine you want to stay on top of. Set a duration, add an optional break, and let it repeat as many times as you like — or loop forever. Routine Timer alerts you with sound and vibration at every interval, even when your phone is locked or the app is in the background. FEATURES • Repeat any interval with a single tap • Optional break between intervals • Repeat a fixed number of times — or loop infinitely • Alerts with sound and vibration, even when locked • A range of built-in alert sounds • Active hours — only get reminded during the times you choose • Clean light and dark themes • Start-delay countdown before the first interval ROUTINE TIMER PRO • Save up to 20 timers • Repeat forever — unlimited loops • Up to 99 fixed repeats • Every alert sound • Set daily active hours Whether you're drinking more water, running intervals, or timing focus sessions, Routine Timer keeps your routine on track. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusCommit3 screens
Routine Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Routine Timer at 5.0 against FocusCommit's 4.1. FocusCommit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Routine Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Routine Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusCommit has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, Routine Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FocusCommit versus Routine Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusCommitRoutine Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnoBeePrioton LLC

Customer experience

FocusCommit

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Routine Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusCommit

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Monthly$0.99
  • Yearly subscription$8.99
  • Focus, Commit Lifetime Deal$29.99
3 purchases

Routine Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is FocusCommit free?
FocusCommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Timer free?
Routine Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusCommit or Routine Timer?
Routine Timer is rated higher. FocusCommit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Routine Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FocusCommit or Routine Timer have ads?
Neither FocusCommit nor Routine Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusCommit or Routine Timer?
FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Routine Timer every 3 months. Most recently, FocusCommit was updated on September 21, 2026 and Routine Timer on September 18, 2026.

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