# Focus Traveller vs Routine Flow Focus Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Traveller at 86% against Routine Flow Focus Timer's 50%. Focus Traveller also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 39) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Routine Flow Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Routine Flow Focus Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Traveller holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Traveller has 3.9K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Focus Traveller's written reviews are positive against 50% of Routine Flow Focus Timer's.

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, Routine Flow Focus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Traveller | Routine Flow Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews)** | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-flow-focus-timer-flow/id1575798388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 571 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) | [Nathaniel Tedesco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575103950) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Traveller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367)

This app helps users stay focused during work or study sessions by using a gamified timer. Users can collaborate with friends in real-time, track their progress, and enjoy immersive environments and curated audio to enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collaborative study groups, Progress tracking, Customizable audio, Home screen widgets, Immersive environments, Multitask friendly mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Traveller Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Seal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corgi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bear | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing visuals
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 💡 Unique concept of a hiking journey
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 👍 Ability to connect to music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data/time tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 👎 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Random data resets
- Inconsistent time tracking
- Landscape mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add pomodoro timer functionality
- Introduce more background options
- Allow manual time entry/editing
- Implement Lock Screen widget
- Add ability to block distracting apps


### Routine Flow Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-flow-focus-timer-flow/id1575798388)

Enhance your focus and productivity with a time-blocking tool designed to help you study smarter. Block distractions, manage tasks efficiently, and race against the clock to overcome procrastination.

**Highlights:** Time blocking, Task management, Distraction blocking, Live Activities & Dynamic Island, Statistics, Unlimited flows (PRO)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Traveller free?

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

### Is Routine Flow Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Traveller or Routine Flow Focus Timer?

Focus Traveller is rated higher. Focus Traveller averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Routine Flow Focus Timer averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do Focus Traveller or Routine Flow Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Focus Traveller nor Routine Flow Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Traveller or Routine Flow Focus Timer?

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, and Routine Flow Focus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Focus Traveller was updated on September 29, 2026 and Routine Flow Focus Timer on September 30, 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.*