# Focus Clock vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Clock at 83% against Countdown Widget Timer's 43%. Focus Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Countdown Widget Timer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, 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 Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Focus Clock's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus Clock ships an update fortnightly, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Clock | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885/reviews) | **[4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## 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 |


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Clock free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

Countdown Widget Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Clock or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. Focus Clock averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Focus Clock or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Focus Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Clock or Countdown Widget Timer?

Focus Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus Clock was updated on September 1, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 23, 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.*