52/17 vs Focus/Rest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
52/17
This app uses the 52-minute work, 17-minute break method to enhance focus and productivity. It's designed to help users achieve deep concentration while ensuring adequate rest periods for better performance.
- 52-minute focus intervals
- 17-minute rest periods
- Deep focus enhancement
- Mindful rest cycles
- Balanced productivity
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Focus for 52 minutes. Pause for 17. Repeat β and feel the difference. The 52/17 method helps you stay in deep focus while giving your mind time to rest. Itβs not about doing more β itβs about doing better. Beautifully simple. Quietly powerful. Built for balance.
Focus/Rest
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Focus/Rest is a premium Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay productive with a stunning, physics-driven interface. SET YOUR RHYTHM Spin the control wheel to dial in your focus and rest durations. The responsive wheel features real inertia β flick it and watch it coast to your perfect time. Switch between Focus and Rest modes with a single tap on the glass lens. STAY IN THE ZONE Once your timer starts, a breathing glass lens pulses gently as time counts down. When the period ends, the next one begins automatically β Focus and Rest cycle endlessly until you decide to stop. No interruptions, no tapping "next." DYNAMIC ISLAND & LIVE ACTIVITY Your timer lives in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. The countdown continues seamlessly even when you leave the app, automatically cycling through Focus and Rest periods. Tap controls right from the Dynamic Island β play, pause, stop, or switch modes without opening the app. FEEL THE TRANSITION Custom haptic patterns mark each transition: an energising pulse when Focus begins, a calming wave when Rest starts. Your body learns the rhythm before your eyes even see the screen. CRAFTED DETAILS β’ Glass morphism lens with real-time parallax driven by device motion β’ Breathing glow animation that follows your timer β’ Rotatable control wheel with physics-based inertia β’ Color-coded modes: purple for Focus, green for Rest β’ Multiple alert sounds with per-mode customization β’ Works in portrait and landscape MINIMAL & FOCUSED No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just a timer that respects your time as much as you do.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus/Rest at every 5 days against 52/17's every 6 weeks. 52/17's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 52/17 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus/Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
52/17 ships an update every 6 weeks, Focus/Rest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 52/17 | Focus/Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Khaykov | Davyd Habshydze |
In-app purchases
52/17
- Colors$0.99
Focus/Rest
- Pro Unlock$0.99









