Comparison

Focus Space vs Tiny Timer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Space

Enhance concentration with customizable timers for focused work, study, or any activity. Track progress, set reminders, and create personalized schedules to boost productivity and reduce stress.

Highlights
  • Activity timer for focused sessions
  • Pomodoro timer with custom intervals
  • Playlist timer for daily routines
  • Daily focus reminders
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Customizable focus sessions
Features
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Focus Space provides a simple and beautiful interface to help stay focused and productive in whatever you need to do. Let your time work for you and reach your goal! The app suggests three types of timers. Focus Space were designed to better your focus on one certain activity necessary time, such as studying, working, reading, meditation, napping, cooking, coffee break, relaxing, writing, and a lot more. Focus Space offers tools to help you create the perfect atmosphere for concentration. Activity Timer - Focus on one certain activity for a short time. Ideal for short-term activities. Pomodoro Timer - Focus on one certain activity for a long time. Manage your balance of focus and break time. Playlist Timer - Plan time for different activities during the day. Breaking down activities into small steps helps you reach your goals. Daily Focus Reminders - Increase Productivity, set up daily time when you start your focus and Focus Timer will send you reminders. Progress tracker - Track progress and improvements of your focus Focus Space can help you with: - Control time you need to be focused on a certain activity - Customize focus sessions as you need - Set up Daily Focus Reminders - Track your productivity progress with insightful charts - Increase your focus abilities and productivity - Ability to create custom activity lists for your daily routine to ensure you stay on track - Collect daily activities you need to be focused on - Understand how you spend your time - Reveal tasks and processes holding you back - Observe your productive performance over time - Appreciate what you have achieved - Less Stress Features: - Activity timer to be focused on a certain activity - Pomodoro timer for working with intervals and breaks - Custom Pomodoro schema - Playlist timer to create custom activity lists for your daily routine - Daily Focus Reminders - Summary for your focus sessions - Motivation Daily Advice - Notifications about focus session progress - Activity Library - History of your focus sessions - Insightful statistics about progress If you have any questions, please reach out to apps.support@alteqlab.com

About

Tiny Timer

This app helps you manage your time effectively with customizable timers. Visualize time passing with a colorful ring, run multiple timers simultaneously, and receive timely notifications. Syncs across devices and offers widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer presets
  • Visual time ring
  • Multiple timers simultaneously
  • Home screen widgets
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable notification sounds
Features
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Tiny Timer is more than just a timer app — it's your trusty sidekick for staying on track, whether you're whipping up a gourmet meal, squeezing in a quick workout, or managing your workday. With its sleek design and powerful features, Tiny Timer elevates your time management game. ** Customizable Presets for Effortless Timing ** Say goodbye to laborious setup! Tiny Timer lets you create personalized presets for your most common tasks. Whether it's brewing your morning coffee, practicing meditation, or nailing that presentation, your favorite timers are just a tap away. ** Personalize Your Timers ** Why settle for bland? Customize your timers with names, colors, and icons. Assign a vibrant hue to your HIIT workout, a calming blue for your reading sessions, and a fiery red for those intense brainstorming moments. Instant recognition, no second-guessing. ** Visualize Time with a Colorful Ring ** Watch time unfold before your eyes. Tiny Timer's elegant ring visually represents the remaining duration. As the seconds tick away, the ring shrinks, keeping you in the loop without glancing at numbers. ** Run Multiple Timers Simultaneously ** Life is multitasking, and so is Tiny Timer. Juggle cooking, laundry, and a work call — all at once. Set up multiple timers, and let Tiny Timer orchestrate your day seamlessly. ** Choose Your Perfect Notification Sound ** Pick from a delightful selection of notification sounds. Whether it's a gentle chime or an energetic ping, Tiny Timer ensures you never miss a beat. Notifications can be set to repeat automatically, up to 10 times. ** Widgets Everywhere ** Tiny Timer integrates seamlessly into your digital life. Add your timers as widgets to your home screen, lock screen, or even your watch face. It's like having your personal timekeeper always at your fingertips. ** Sync Across Devices via iCloud ** Your timers follow you wherever you go. Tiny Timer syncs effortlessly across your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac with M1/M2/M3 chips. No manual updates — just pure convenience. ** Shortcuts for Instant Control ** Start, pause, or reset your timers from anywhere using Shortcuts. Efficiency, meet simplicity. Upgrade to Tiny Timer Plus for unlimited timers, iCloud synchronization, advanced notifications, and an expanded palette of icons and colors. No subscriptions, no ads — just premium features. Tiny Timer syncs securely to your private iCloud account. Ready to reclaim your time? Download Tiny Timer now and experience time management like never before. Visit www.tiny-timer.de for more details. Got questions or need assistance? Reach out to me personally at felix@tiny-timer.de or find me on Twitter (@TinyTimerApp). Let's make every second count!

Screenshots

Focus Space4 screens
Tiny Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Tiny Timer at 3 against Focus Space's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Focus Space against 4.5 for Tiny Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Focus Space's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tiny Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Space versus Tiny Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus SpaceTiny Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAliaksei PrazhenikFelix Lisczyk

Customer experience

Focus Space

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral33.3%
Negative11.1%

Tiny Timer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Focus Space

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Productivity & Focus$2.991 Month
  • Focus Timer Yearly (60% off)$14.991 Year
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  • Annual Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
6 purchases

Tiny Timer

One-time6
  • Unlimited Timers$1.99
  • iCloud Synchronization$1.99
  • Timer Colors and Icons$1.99
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  • Advanced Notifications$1.99
  • Tiny Timer Plus (Offer)$3.99
  • Tiny Timer Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Focus Space free?
Focus Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Timer free?
Tiny Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Space or Tiny Timer?
Focus Space is rated higher. Focus Space averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Tiny Timer averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Focus Space or Tiny Timer have ads?
Neither Focus Space nor Tiny Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Space or Tiny Timer?
Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Space was updated on August 12, 2026 and Tiny Timer on August 29, 2026.

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