# Focused Work vs Focus ADHD Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Focused Work at 4.7 against Focus ADHD Timer's 4.0. Focused Work also leads on ratings volume (603 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). Focus ADHD Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus ADHD Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focused Work holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focused Work has 603 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focused Work ships an update weekly, Focus ADHD Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focused Work | Focus ADHD Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-adhd-timer-time-trials/id6642703335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **603** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 155 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) | [Adam Bulmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/445572356) |

## What reviewers say

### Focused Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates, Distraction blocking, Reflection and goal tracking, Statistics and charts, Live Activities and widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Focus ADHD Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-adhd-timer-time-trials/id6642703335)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity using a customizable Pomodoro timer and automated task breakdown. It offers real-time notifications and in-depth statistics to track progress, designed to combat procrastination and burnout.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Automated task breakdown, Real-time notifications, In-depth productivity statistics, Procrastination and distraction management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focused Work free?

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

### Is Focus ADHD Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focused Work or Focus ADHD Timer?

Focused Work is rated higher. Focused Work averages 4.7 out of 5 from 603 ratings, while Focus ADHD Timer averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focused Work or Focus ADHD Timer have ads?

Neither Focused Work nor Focus ADHD Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focused Work or Focus ADHD Timer?

Focused Work ships an update weekly, and Focus ADHD Timer daily. Most recently, Focused Work was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focus ADHD Timer on June 3, 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.*