Comparison

TimeBuddy vs TaskFocus

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

Head to head
About

TimeBuddy

This app helps you focus on tasks with a customizable multi-step timer. Break down goals into mini-goals and receive spoken alerts and reminders across devices. Track progress and share achievements with shareable graphics.

Highlights
  • Reusable multi-step timer sessions
  • Simultaneous session support
  • Cross-device reminders
  • Spoken timer alerts
  • Home screen widgets
  • Focus session history
  • Customizable graphic templates
Features
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TimeBuddy is a simple, multi-step productivity timer that helps you focus on your daily tasks. You can create a session for tasks like cooking, working out, or studying. Then break up your goal into steps or mini-goals. Here is an example of a quick 10-minute workout session: · Bodyweight Squats for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Push-Ups for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Plank with T-Rotation for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Alternating Standing Oblique Crunches for 2 minutes · Finish with a Rest for 30 second ——— Features ——— - Stay focused by running reusable multi-step timer sessions to achieve your goal. = Multiple sessions can run simultaneously. - Receive reminders across devices while progressing and finishing sessions. - Spoken alerts will talk you through your timers so you can stay focused. - Access sessions on the home screen with widgets. - Keep track of your progress with the focus session history. - Share your progress with our gorgeous customizable graphic templates. - Access sessions securely on all of your devices using iCloud. - Customize the appearance of the app with alternate theme colors and app icons. - Enjoy focusing in the dark with our gorgeous dark mode. ——— TimeBuddy Plus ——— TimeBuddy is made by me, Matt, a solo developer! I believe that TimeBuddy’s core features should be free for everyone to use, but if you want to support and help me work on the app full time, you can subscribe to TimeBuddy Plus to unlock all features. ——— Subscriptions ——— If you purchase a TimeBuddy Plus subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mdssoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mdssoftware.co/termsofuse

About

TaskFocus

This app helps you boost productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. Break down your work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between. Track your progress and customize timer settings to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer for focused work
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Customizable timer intervals
  • Progress statistics
  • Task management
Features
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Want to be more productive? Want to get more work done? Then Pomodoro technique is the most elegant solution for you. Pomodoro timer will help you stay focused by working in highly efficient sessions, tackling one task at a time. What is Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is created by Francesco Cirillo for a more productive way to work and study. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student. - Wikipedia How to use the Pomodoro Timer? 1. Add tasks to work on today 2. Set estimate pomodoros (1 = 25min of work) for each tasks 3. Select a task to work on 4. Start timer and focus on the task for 25 minutes 5. Take a break for 5 minutes when the alarm ring 6. Iterate 3-5 until you finish the tasks Features - Pomodoro Timer: stay focused and get for things done - Simple and easy to use interface help user to use Pomorodo timer effectively - Customizable timer intervals and themes to your suitable needs - Statistic provides you the view of your progress over recent days/weeks/months "You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell For complete access to all Pomodoro features, App will need permission to schedule local Notifications for time reminders for your activities. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at luongtsu.dev@gmail.com

Screenshots

TimeBuddy4 screens
TaskFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TaskFocus at 100% against TimeBuddy's 0%. TaskFocus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0). TimeBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TaskFocus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TaskFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TimeBuddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of TaskFocus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimeBuddy versus TaskFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBuddyTaskFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings514 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasterMind Software LLCLe Nhung

Customer experience

TimeBuddy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TaskFocus

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TimeBuddy

Subscriptions3
  • TimeBuddy Plus$4.991 Month
  • TimeBuddy Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TimeBuddy Plus3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TimeBuddy Plus$49.99
8 purchases

TaskFocus

Subscriptions6
  • Pomodoro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Quater Subscription$1.993 Months
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  • Pomodoro Pro Quaterly$1.993 Months
  • Pomodoro Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
  • Pomorodo Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pomodoro Pro$8.99
  • Pomodoro Timer Pro$9.99

Questions

Is TimeBuddy free?
TimeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskFocus free?
TaskFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeBuddy or TaskFocus?
TaskFocus is rated higher. TimeBuddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TaskFocus averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do TimeBuddy or TaskFocus have ads?
TaskFocus shows ads; TimeBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeBuddy or TaskFocus?
TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and TaskFocus every 6 weeks. Most recently, TimeBuddy was updated on September 29, 2026 and TaskFocus on September 15, 2026.

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