Comparison

TimeTick vs Focus ADHD Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeTick

Features
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Welcome to TimeTick - a time-based checklist! Use it as a daily to-do list, an aid to schedule meal preparation tasks, a tool to keep agendas on track, a means to monitor time during practice exams, or a simple timed log of completed items.  The free version of the app is fully functional for a single Template but requires a small one-time in-app purchase to enable multiple Templates. Start by defining a Template and use this Template as the blueprint for one or more Tick Sheets. For example, set up a Template once and use that Template to create daily Tick Sheets for repetitive tasks. Alternatively, create an outline meal planning Template and use this as the starting point for a Tick Sheet for scheduling the preparation of different meals. Templates can be set up to track tasks relative to a reference time or cascading from a reference time. For example, in a meal planning situation, the reference time would show the planned dinner time and the target times for each task would all be relative to this reference time. An exam practice schedule, on the other hand, would use a cascading time with the total exam time split between the questions in proportion to their allocated marks. In the Tick Sheet for the first example, the Time Bank shows a countdown to the reference time, and in the second example, it indicates whether you have time in hand or are behind schedule. The Time Bank function allows for +/- six hours of ‘banked time’. On completion each item row is ‘ticked off’ by entering a completion time. Times can be entered manually, or by using a time entry button or swipe gesture, both of which use the app clock. Each item line also supports individual notes for additional information. Completed Tick Sheets may be emailed as a PDF and a tab-delimited file. The app has an extensive notification system. Each item row can be assigned a combination of colour, background notification and foreground audible alert. When the target time for a row is reached any notifications for that row are triggered: * A colour notification will change the colour of the toolbar from the default grey to the assigned colour - it will remain this colour until changed by a further target time trigger. * A sound notification will result in an audible chime if the app is active. * A background notification and associated sound will be triggered if the app is not active. Both the sound and background notifications for an entire Tick Sheet can be overridden by selecting these options 'on' or 'off' in the Tick Sheet preferences - 'on' is the default option. All the notification features may be set up in the Template Editor and inherited by the associated Tick Sheets or set up and amended directly in individual Tick Sheets. The app includes a clock that can be toggled between three time zones. (UTC, device system time and local time) TimeTick is set up to be easy to use. All views support dragging and dropping item rows to new positions. Where appropriate target times will be recalculated to reflect the new row position. Rows may be deleted in all views by swiping left on a row. In Tick Sheets, times can be entered by swiping right on a row. To help get you started the app comes with freely editable sample Template that is populated with the typical tasks performed by flight crew when loading a freight aircraft (also a great use for TimeTick!) The app was developed to work well on the small screen of an iPhone but scales effectively to the larger iPad screens. This version does not allow synchronisation between devices.

About

Focus ADHD Timer

This app helps users improve focus and productivity using a customizable Pomodoro timer and automated task breakdown. It offers real-time notifications and in-depth statistics to track progress, designed to combat procrastination and burnout.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Automated task breakdown
  • Real-time notifications
  • In-depth productivity statistics
  • Procrastination and distraction management
Features
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Time Trials: Your Ultimate Focus Companion Key Features: 1. Customizable Pomodoro timer with focus countdowns and breaks 2. Automated task breakdown for optimal time management 3. Real-time notifications to keep you on track 4. In-depth statistics to track your productivity Why Use Time Trials: Specifically designed for ADHDers, students, and professional knowledge workers. Our app blends the Pomodoro technique with smart task management to help you stay focused and achieve more. Why Choose Time Trials: 1. Improve concentration and productivity 2. Break tasks into manageable segments 3. Develop effective study and work habits 4. Monitor your progress for continuous improvement 5. Focus better during exams with Time Trials Addressing Productivity Challenges: 1. Beat procrastination and distractions 2. Optimize your time management 3. Enhance focus and prevent burnout 4. Balance work and rest for peak performance Don't let ADHD or distractions hold you back. Download Time Trials and revolutionize your productivity! Privacy Policy: https://timetrials.app/privacy Terms: https://timetrials.app/terms

Screenshots

TimeTick4 screens
Focus ADHD Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus ADHD Timer at daily against TimeTick's every 3 weeks. TimeTick's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, 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. TimeTick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus ADHD Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeTick ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus ADHD Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TimeTick versus Focus ADHD Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTickFocus ADHD Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan LongshawAdam Bulmer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeTick

One-time1
  • Additional Templates$1.99
4 purchases

Focus ADHD Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TimeTick free?
TimeTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus ADHD Timer free?
Focus ADHD Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeTick or Focus ADHD Timer have ads?
Neither TimeTick nor Focus ADHD Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeTick or Focus ADHD Timer?
TimeTick ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus ADHD Timer daily. Most recently, TimeTick was updated on October 1, 2026 and Focus ADHD Timer on October 2, 2026.

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