# Tiny Timer vs focus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: focus at 100% against Tiny Timer's 63%. focus also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Tiny Timer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and focus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Timer has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Tiny Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of focus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, focus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Timer | focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-work-and-study-timer/id1602415401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Lisczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/967594708) | [Jakub Adamczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602415403) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Synchronization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Timer Colors and Icons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus (Offer) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


### focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-work-and-study-timer/id1602415401)

This application helps you stay focused on tasks using a simple timer. It guides you through work sessions and scheduled breaks, with options to skip breaks and track your progress towards longer rest periods.

**Highlights:** Work and study session tracking, Short break notifications, Option to skip breaks, End of break notifications, Longer break reminders, Session history

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home brewed coffee | $0.49 | one-time |
| Notifications Customization | $1.00 | one-time |
| Session Customization | $2.00 | one-time |
| Coffee at the café | $3.00 | one-time |
| Take me to lunch | $12.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Timer free?

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

### Is focus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Timer or focus?

Tiny Timer is rated higher. Tiny Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while focus averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tiny Timer or focus have ads?

Neither Tiny Timer nor focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Timer or focus?

Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and focus every 8 days. Most recently, Tiny Timer was updated on August 29, 2026 and focus on September 13, 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.*