MATO vs Focus25
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MATO
A straightforward timer designed to help users concentrate on tasks. It offers a simple interface for setting focus sessions and breaks. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their productivity and time management.
- Simple focus timer
- Task concentration
- Productivity tool
- Time management
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Simple focus timer.
Focus25
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Focus is an Apple Watch–first focus timer that helps turn individual focus sessions into a lasting habit. Start from your wrist with a tap. When you finish, your iPhone brings together today’s focus time and shows daily, weekly, and monthly trends so you can see your rhythm take shape. Built for habits ・Start focus sessions quickly on Apple Watch ・See today’s focus time and daily feedback on iPhone ・Explore trends across the last 7 days, 8 weeks, and 12 months ・Understand your rhythm through the balance of focus and break sessions ・Keep Apple Watch and iPhone in sync automatically Simple by design Focus has no account requirement, task overload, or complicated setup. Open Apple Watch and begin a session; open iPhone and reflect on the rhythm you are building. Privacy first Your focus records stay on your devices and sync between your paired Apple Watch and iPhone. Focus does not require an account or rely on a private server. Made for studying, deep work, reading, writing, and anyone who wants to make focus a more consistent part of everyday life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATO at none against Focus25's 1. MATO also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Focus25's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Focus25 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MATO asks for nothing beyond the download.
MATO ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus25 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MATO | Focus25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daigeun Sohn | 书心 刘 |
In-app purchases
MATO
No in-app purchases
Focus25
- Focus Premium$0.99
