Comparison

Focus Timer vs Study & Focus | withfocus

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

This timer app helps you maintain focus by automatically scheduling work and break intervals. Customize work durations and choose from multiple themes to enhance your productivity during study or work sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and break intervals
  • Adjustable work session lengths (10-120 mins)
  • Simple and focused UI design
  • Multiple theme color options
  • Automatic break scheduling
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人間の集中が持続するのは約50分であることをご存知ですか? Focus Timerは、50分間の作業時間の後、10分間の休憩時間が自動的にスタートするタイマーになっています。 この「50分作業・10分休憩」のサイクルを繰り返すことで、より集中が持続し、効率的に作業や学習をすることが可能です。 ○特徴 ・10分から120分までの作業時間が設定できるので、自分にあった時間設定が可能。(アップデートで作業時間の上限をなくす予定) ・シンプルなUIで、より作業に集中できる設計 ・5色のテーマカラー ○タイマーのサイクルについて ・50分に設定した場合 50分作業→10分休憩 ・60分に設定した場合 50分作業→10分休憩→10分作業 ・30分に設定した場合 30分作業 (休憩時間はありません) ・120分に設定した場合 50分作業→10分休憩→50分作業→10分休憩→20分作業 ○使い方 ①タイマーを作成 ②合計時間を設定 ③STARTボタンをタップ ※タイマー動作中に画面をダブルタップすると、タイマーをキャンセルできます。 ○アプリ内課金について アプリ内に表示される広告を非表示にすることができます。 価格:250円 ※請求が発生するのは1回限りです。 ○アプリに関するお問合せ アプリに関するお問い合わせはプロダクトページ下部にあります「Appサポート」ボタンからお願い致します。 機能リクエストも上記ページからお願い致します。

About

Study & Focus | withfocus

Enhance your focus sessions with virtual companions that grow and change as you dedicate time to tasks. Create personalized rooms and track your progress with detailed statistics to stay motivated during study, work, or hobbies.

Highlights
  • Focus session tracking
  • Progress statistics
  • Unlockable companions
  • Customizable AI-generated rooms
  • Widget support
  • Multi-language support
Features
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As you focus, your companions spend time alongside you. They read, work, relax, and quietly share the moment with you. The time you spend focusing is remembered not only as a record, but also through small changes and progress. Whether it’s studying, work, reading, housework, or hobbies, withfocus is designed to gently support your daily focus time. ■ Main Features 【Focus Tracking】 ・Track and record your focus sessions ・View daily / weekly / monthly statistics ・Check average time, streaks, and progress compared to previous weeks or months ・Share your focus records on social media 【Companions】 ・Companions gradually change as you focus ・Unlock new companions through your focus time ・Some companions include relaxing background music 【Room Create】 ・Generate your own original room with AI ・Create rooms from photos or text prompts ・Customize what your companions are doing ・Enjoy the feeling of sharing the same moment together 【Other Features】 ・Widget support ・Japanese / English / Korean language support ・Clock display customization ■ Recommended For ・People who want more motivation while studying or working ・People who enjoy tracking their progress ・People who love cozy and cute aesthetics

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Study & Focus | withfocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Study & Focus | withfocus at 100% against Focus Timer's 50%. Study & Focus | withfocus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Study & Focus | withfocus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer ships an update every 4 months, Study & Focus | withfocus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Focus Timer versus Study & Focus | withfocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerStudy & Focus | withfocus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReo ShigenoKokoro Tsukazaki

Customer experience

Focus Timer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Study & Focus | withfocus

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Timer

One-time1
  • 広告を非表示$1.99
4 purchases

Study & Focus | withfocus

One-time4
  • Crochet Fox$0.99
  • Reading Pup$0.99
  • Room Creation Ticket (1)$1.99
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  • Room Creation Ticket (3)$5.99

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study & Focus | withfocus free?
Study & Focus | withfocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Timer or Study & Focus | withfocus have ads?
Focus Timer shows ads; Study & Focus | withfocus does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Study & Focus | withfocus?
Focus Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Study & Focus | withfocus every 10 days. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and Study & Focus | withfocus on August 20, 2026.

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