# Tiny Timer vs Focus Now

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Now at 100% against Tiny Timer's 63%. Focus Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Tiny Timer's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Timer has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Tiny Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus Now's.

Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Now every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Timer | Focus Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-now-pomodoro-timer/id6451270257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Lisczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/967594708) | [FERDINAND VALENTIN OBERMEIER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697380188) |

## 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 Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-now-pomodoro-timer/id6451270257)

This app helps you focus and build lasting habits with a customizable Pomodoro timer. It offers AI-powered insights, calming sounds, and goal tracking to enhance productivity for work and study.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro sessions, AI-powered focus insights, Background music and calming sounds, Personal focus goals and progress tracking, App and website blocking, Detailed statistics and templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Now Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Now Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Now Pro - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Focus Now Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Focus Now Pro - Lifetime | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Timer free?

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

### Is Focus Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Timer or Focus Now?

Focus Now is rated higher. Tiny Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Focus Now averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tiny Timer or Focus Now have ads?

Neither Tiny Timer nor Focus Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Timer or Focus Now?

Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Now every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Focus Now on September 18, 2026.

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