Comparison

Exam Training Timer vs Focus Meter

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

Head to head
About

Exam Training Timer

Features
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Train to solve faster — Exam Training Timer. When you practice with a mock exam, the thought "I still have 5 minutes" kills your sense of urgency. This timer fixes that. The on-screen clock runs FASTER than real time. HOW IT WORKS 1) Set the timer to your exam length (e.g. 100 min) 2) Set the real time a bit shorter (e.g. 95 min) 3) The screen counts down from 100:00, but actually finishes in 95 real minutes 4) Your body learns to finish early — in the real exam, you get spare time for answer sheets FEATURES - Compressed-time timer: set displayed time and real time separately - Exam presets: 30 / 45 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 minutes - No pause — just like the real exam (long-press to quit) - Screen stays awake during your session - Training log: finished sessions are saved automatically - 11 languages Try one mock exam with it the day before your test. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Monthly: auto-renews every 1 month, US$3/month - Yearly: auto-renews every 12 months, US$24/year (saves 33% vs monthly) - Lifetime: one-time purchase US$36, does not renew (saves 67% vs monthly) Prices are charged in your local currency. Everything is free for 7 days after install. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel in your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://yoonseongdan.github.io/examtimer-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://yoonseongdan.github.io/examtimer-site/privacy.html

About

Focus Meter

Features
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Focus Meter is a visual focus timer for students and anyone who wants to concentrate. See your remaining time at a glance — not just as numbers, but as bars, a line, or a ring. It looks like a piece of desk stationery, so you'll actually want to leave it out on your desk while you study. ā–  Days Until Your Exam Add your exam or mock test date and Focus Meter counts down the days, hours, minutes and seconds. The timer screen always shows "X days to go," connecting today's session to the day that matters. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets are included. ā–  Three Timers • Countdown — for study, reading, work, or timed practice tests • Pomodoro — alternate focus and breaks to stay sharp longer • Dual — run a total session and a Pomodoro at the same time (for example, 25-minute cycles inside a 90-minute block) ā–  Three Ways to See the Time Standard bars (like the LCD on a desk timer), a minimal line meter, or a ring. Two themes — Calm and Sharp — so it fits your desk. ā–  Block Distracting Apps While You Focus (Pro) Temporarily block the apps you choose — social media, games — but only while your timer is running. Everything unblocks automatically when the session ends, even if the app was closed. Need out early? Use Emergency Unlock and write down your reason. Phone calls and emergency features are never blocked. ā–  A Record Worth Keeping Completed sessions are saved as Today, Streak, and Total. You can share a card of your progress. ā–  Built Not to Break Your Focus • Lock mode during a session (prevents accidental taps) • Keeps the screen awake / notifications • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Portrait and landscape (desk mode) • Ad-free with Pro ā–  Focus Meter Pro (one-time purchase) Removes ads and unlocks the Dual timer, ring and line displays, the Sharp theme, app blocking during focus, and unlimited exam dates and presets. A single purchase — no subscription, no further charges. Great for exam prep, professional certifications, working from home, or reading. A quiet, readable timer you'll want to keep on your desk.

Screenshots

Exam Training Timer3 screens
Focus Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exam Training Timer at none against Focus Meter's 1. Exam Training Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Focus Meter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Exam Training Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exam Training Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Meter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Exam Training Timer versus Focus Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExam Training TimerFocus Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoon seong dankazunari aoki

In-app purchases

None

Exam Training Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Meter

One-time1
  • Focus Meter Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Exam Training Timer free?
Exam Training Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Meter free?
Focus Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exam Training Timer or Focus Meter have ads?
Focus Meter shows ads; Exam Training Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Exam Training Timer or Focus Meter?
Exam Training Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Meter weekly. Most recently, Exam Training Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Focus Meter on September 26, 2026.

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