# Ticking vs Focus Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Ticking at 4.7 against Focus Clock's 4.1. Ticking also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Focus Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ticking sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ticking holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Ticking's written reviews are positive against 83% of Focus Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ticking ships an update monthly, Focus Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ticking | Focus Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticking-time-countdown/id1497631882/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 90 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Qian Kun zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/967535010) | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) |

## What reviewers say

### Ticking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticking-time-countdown/id1497631882)

This utility app helps you visualize the duration of important moments and upcoming events. Track time in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years with customizable countdowns and reminders.

**Highlights:** Visualize time durations, Countdown to events, Set reminders, Track in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, years, Customizable displays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Focus Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885)

This app helps you concentrate on tasks with a unique focus mode that rewards sustained attention. It offers customizable timers, background operation, and detailed statistics to track your progress. Enjoy an ad-free experience with various visual themes to enhance your study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Ad-free focus mode, Background timing with notifications, Daily focus statistics, Customizable clock styles and skins, Gesture controls for navigation, Progress bar and color customization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription member | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Permanent buyout | $1.99 | one-time |
| discounts VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ticking free?

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

### Is Focus Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ticking or Focus Clock?

Ticking is rated higher. Ticking averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Focus Clock averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Ticking or Focus Clock have ads?

Ticking shows ads; Focus Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ticking or Focus Clock?

Ticking ships an update monthly, and Focus Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Ticking was updated on October 7, 2026 and Focus Clock on October 1, 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.*