# Focus Clock vs Study Timer!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Clock at 83% against Study Timer!'s 22%. Focus Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). Study Timer!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Study Timer! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Timer! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Focus Clock's written reviews are positive against 22% of Study Timer!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Clock | Study Timer! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer/id1556811357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [云珍 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535376926) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Study Timer!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer/id1556811357)

This app helps users combat smartphone addiction and improve focus on learning. It uses timed alarms and lock modes to encourage users to put down their phones and stick to study plans. Ideal for students and parents seeking to manage screen time.

**Highlights:** Daily reminders to put down phone, Mandatory mode with unskippable alarms, Flip screen lock mode, Lock screen mode, Customizable time limits, Subscription for advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription a week (trail) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Subscription a year (trail) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Clock free?

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

### Is Study Timer! free?

Study Timer! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Clock or Study Timer!?

Study Timer! is rated higher. Focus Clock averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Study Timer! averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Focus Clock or Study Timer! have ads?

Study Timer! shows ads; Focus Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Clock or Study Timer!?

Focus Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Study Timer! fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Clock was updated on October 1, 2026 and Study Timer! on September 20, 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.*