Comparison

Focus Mate vs Timer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Mate

Manage multiple tasks, workouts, and daily habits with this productivity tool. It features a Pomodoro timer, stopwatch with lap tracking, and the ability to run multiple timers simultaneously. Gain insights into your time usage and build streaks with custom alerts and background functionality.

Highlights
  • Habit tracking with streaks and reminders
  • Multiple timers running simultaneously
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Stopwatch with lap tracking
  • Comprehensive statistics for time usage
  • Customizable alerts and labels
  • Background mode and offline functionality
Features
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Focus Mate is a habit tracker and Pomodoro productivity timer built for people who want better routines, stronger focus, and more consistent results. Create habits, protect deep work, and stay on top of your day with reminders, streaks, customizable focus sessions, widgets, Live Activities, and timely notifications. Why people use Focus Mate: - Build daily habits and keep streaks going - Run Pomodoro sessions for work, study, and structured focus - Plan better routines for ADHD-friendly productivity - Stay accountable with reminders and progress tracking - Go distraction-free with Deep Focus: block apps and notifications during long sessions NEW — Deep Focus mode When it is time for serious work, switch on Deep Focus. Block distracting apps, silence notifications, and commit to longer, uninterrupted sessions that keep you locked in until the work is done. Habit tracking that stays simple Create personal habits for health, work, study, fitness, reading, mindfulness, or routines. Check them off each day, monitor progress over time, and build consistency that lasts. Pomodoro sessions that fit real life Set work sessions, short breaks, and long breaks with flexible durations. Use Focus Mate for deep work, studying, writing, admin, planning, or creative tasks. Designed for consistency Reminders help you return to the actions that matter. Streaks and history make progress visible so it is easier to stay motivated. Visible beyond the main app Keep active focus sessions within reach with notifications, widgets, and Live Activities, so your productivity system stays present throughout the day. Premium when you are ready Unlock advanced Pomodoro controls, unlimited timers, premium alert sounds, expanded insights, and an ad-free experience. Focus Mate is ideal for students, professionals, founders, creators, and anyone who wants to build habits, improve concentration, and get meaningful work done. Download Focus Mate and turn daily intention into steady progress. ================================================================ For enjoying ad free experience please make purchase of Weekly or Yearly subscription plan. • Subscription Plan: Weekly (2.99$), Yearly(29.99$). Both have 3 days free trial. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. • Subscriptions will renew automatically. • Turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account 24 hours before the end of the current period while renewal. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. • Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/timer1/terms Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/timer1/privecy_policy

About

Timer

This app offers a simple and customizable timer and stopwatch. Easily set custom durations for various activities like exercise or chores. It includes delay timing options and audible alerts with sound effects.

Highlights
  • Customizable timing content
  • Delay timing function
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Built-in sound effects
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Timer, stopwatch timer · I love timer, is a simple and easy to use timer software. You can customize the timing content, which is very convenient. For example, skip rope for 1 minute, do homework for 10 minutes, and brush your teeth for 3 minutes. It supports the function of delay timing, which can be delayed by 3 seconds or 10 seconds, so that you can skip rope by yourself. The stopwatch function is also very easy to use, and there are many built-in sound effects, which are very eye-catching when the time is up! Download it now and try it!

Screenshots

Focus Mate4 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Mate at 4.7 against Timer's 4.4. Focus Mate also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Focus Mate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Mate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Focus Mate's written reviews are positive against 50% of Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Mate ships an update weekly, Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Focus Mate versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus MateTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49 ratings) — better4.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better29
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhandker Tafiqul Islam西连 郑

Customer experience

Focus Mate

All ratings49 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Timer

All ratings29 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Focus Mate

Subscriptions5
  • Timer Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Timer Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • FocusMate Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
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  • Timer Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Timer Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Habit Tracker$49.99
1 purchases

Timer

One-time1
  • VIP$3.99

Questions

Is Focus Mate free?
Focus Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Mate or Timer?
Focus Mate is rated higher. Focus Mate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.
Do Focus Mate or Timer have ads?
Both Focus Mate and Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Mate or Timer?
Focus Mate ships an update weekly, and Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Mate was updated on September 20, 2026 and Timer on September 24, 2026.

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