Comparison

Focus Traveller vs Timero

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

Head to head
About

Focus Traveller

This productivity timer helps you stay focused with a unique gamified approach. Track your progress, collaborate with friends in real-time, and enjoy immersive environments to enhance concentration.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus sessions
  • Real-time group focus
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable environments
  • Music integration
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Do you struggle to stay concentrated when you’re working alone? Do you find yourself wishing for a study buddy to keep you motivated late at night? Focus Traveller is a productivity timer designed to help you find your flow. The longer you focus, the higher your traveller climb. Together, we get things done. Invite up to 10 friends to form a Focused Travel Group. Support one another, hold each other accountable, and reach new heights together. Key Features: Seamless Transitions: Effortlessly switch between focus sessions and rest periods. Flexible Modes: Choose between a traditional countdown or an open-ended stopwatch. Group Expeditions: Start a journey with friends and stay focused in real-time together. Curated Audio: Connect to Apple Music to play your personal focus tracks. Progress Tracking: Comprehensive daily logs to help you monitor your growth. Quick Access Widgets: Start a session directly from your Home Screen. Immersive Environments: Choose from various seasonal scenes to match your mood. Dark Mode: Increase your immersion and reduce eye strain with a sleek dark interface. Multitask Friendly: Use "General Focus Mode" to stay productive even when switching to other apps. Focus Status: Keep the Focus Traveller screen visible to let classmates or colleagues know you’re focusing Behind the Scenes The stunning animations, illustrations, and character designs are crafted by award-winning artist Kuan Hung Chen. Follow his work on Instagram @jimmykuang and stay updated with us @focustravellerco. Focus Traveller Pro features are available as a monthly subscription or as a one-time purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. To restore all your previous purchases use the "Restore Purchased" button located at the bottom of the subscription button in the Pro popup page or go to the Focus Traveller Settings to tap on "Restore Purchased" Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timero

This app gamifies productivity by turning tasks into rewarding challenges. Track your time effortlessly, earn in-app currency for your efforts, and compete with friends to unlock new features. Gain insights into your habits and improve efficiency.

Highlights
  • Gamified time tracking
  • Earn in-app currency
  • Personal and friend challenges
  • Detailed stats and insights (Pro)
  • Connect with friends
  • Unlockable features
Features
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Boost your productivity and have fun while doing it! Timero is not just another time tracking app – it's a gamified experience that turns your daily tasks into rewarding challenges. Effortless Time Tracking - Keep tabs on your activities with our intuitive time tracking system. Whether you're working, studying, or pursuing a hobby, Timero helps you stay on top of your time. Earn as You Work - Watch your coin balance grow as you track your time. The more productive you are, the more you earn! Exciting Challenges - Push yourself to new heights with personal challenges or compete with friends. Set duration goals and see who can stay focused the longest. Win Big - Emerge victorious in challenges and watch your coin stash grow. Use your winnings to unlock exciting features! Detailed Stats and Insights (Pro Feature) - Dive deep into your productivity with our comprehensive statistics. Get a clear picture of your habits and improve your efficiency with our unique productivity score. Connect with Friends See what your friends are up to and motivate each other to stay productive. A little friendly competition goes a long way! - Pro Version Unlock the full potential of Timero with our Pro subscription. Get access to detailed stats and more. The best part? You can purchase Pro with either real money or the coins you've earned in the app! Ready to transform your productivity into a fun, rewarding experience? Download Timero now and start your journey to a more efficient you! Remember, time is your most valuable resource – make every second count with Timero! Privacy Policy: https://www.ocule.no/timero/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support Contact: contact@ocule.no

Screenshots

Focus Traveller4 screens
Timero4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Traveller and Timero both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Focus Traveller's written reviews are positive against 60% of Timero's. Focus Traveller also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 530). Timero's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Timero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 4.1K ratings behind it against 530, 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 60% of Timero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, Timero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus Traveller versus Timero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TravellerTimero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better4.7 (530 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better530
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size566 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWEI JEN CHENOcule AS

Customer experience

Focus Traveller

All ratings4,053 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews910 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative5.6%

Timero

All ratings522 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Focus Traveller

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Timero

From 530 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and motivating app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Challenges feature
  • 👍 Helps with productivity and studying

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with tracking and logging time
  • 💰 Paid features
  • 🔒 Login/sign-in problems

Bugs and requests

Focus Traveller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Random data resets
  • Inconsistent time tracking
  • Landscape mode issues

Requested features

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

Timero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Time tracking not working properly
  • App signing out users randomly
  • Unable to create account

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow choosing which challenge to count work towards
  • Add stopwatch feature to record study time
  • Provide more statistics and data for free users
  • Add widgets for home screen progress tracking
  • Allow editing of challenges after creation

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Focus Traveller

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Traveller Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Focus Traveller Pro Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Focus Traveller Pro Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time7
  • Seal$0.99
  • Fox$0.99
  • Corgi$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Bear$1.99
  • Tiger$1.99
  • Caty$1.99
  • Life Time Access$14.99
10 purchases

Timero

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1500 Coins$1.99

Questions

Is Focus Traveller free?
Focus Traveller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timero free?
Timero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Traveller or Timero?
Focus Traveller is rated higher. Focus Traveller averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Timero averages 4.7 from 530 ratings.
Do Focus Traveller or Timero have ads?
Neither Focus Traveller nor Timero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Traveller or Timero?
Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, and Timero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Traveller was updated on November 5, 2026 and Timero on November 4, 2026.

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