# Thiro vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer at none against Thiro's 1. Focus Timer also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 83%). Thiro's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thiro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Thiro against 4.9 for Focus Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Thiro's written reviews are positive against 96% of Focus Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thiro | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id6472644099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [博宇 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555978498) | [SimpleInnovation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479770962) |

## What reviewers say

### Thiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483)

This app helps you concentrate on your work and study by providing a focus timer and time tracking for each task. Set goals, manage tasks in groups, and view detailed statistics to improve your productivity. It syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Focus timer, Time tracking, Task management, Goal setting, Cross-device sync, Detailed statistics, Customizable appearance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thiro Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good statistics
- 👍 Worth the price (one-time purchase)
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Widget not always functional
- 🐛 App not updating
- 🐛 Duplicate time entries
- 🐛 Pomodoro functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not functional/failing
- Not registering elapsed time
- Multiple windows opening automatically
- iCloud not syncing
- Duplicate time entries

**Requested features**

- Assign fixed color to each task
- Add default countdown mode
- Create an app for habit tracking with streaks
- Allow selection of which counter on the main screen for widget
- Add Pomodoro timer functionality


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id6472644099)

Enhance concentration and productivity with a customizable timer that divides work into focused intervals and short breaks. Track progress, set daily goals, and receive timely notifications to optimize your workflow. Enjoy a sleek interface with cross-platform synchronization.

**Highlights:** Customizable work & rest intervals, Statistics and daily goal tracking, Audio and visual notifications, Cross-platform synchronization, Dark theme for reduced eye strain

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thiro free?

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

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thiro or Focus Timer?

Focus Timer is rated higher. Thiro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Focus Timer averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Thiro or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Thiro nor Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thiro or Focus Timer?

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Focus Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Thiro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Focus Timer on November 8, 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.*