# Focus Mate vs PresiTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Mate at 67% against PresiTimer's 25%. Focus Mate also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PresiTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Mate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PresiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Mate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Mate has 49 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Focus Mate's written reviews are positive against 25% of PresiTimer's.

Focus Mate ships an update weekly, PresiTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Mate | PresiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mate-limit-screen-time/id1627643049/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presitimer-presentation-timer/id1666845201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khandker Tafiqul Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627643051) | [Ivo Maag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619751397) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mate-limit-screen-time/id1627643049)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Timer Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusMate Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Timer Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Timer Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Habit Tracker | $49.99 | one-time |


### PresiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presitimer-presentation-timer/id1666845201)

This app helps you manage your presentation timing discreetly. It keeps your device's screen on and silent, allowing you to focus on your delivery without distracting sounds. Ideal for keeping track of your speaking time on stage.

**Highlights:** Silent operation, Always-on display, Discreet timing control, Suitable for stage use, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PresiTimer Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Mate free?

Focus Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PresiTimer free?

PresiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Mate or PresiTimer?

Focus Mate is rated higher. Focus Mate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while PresiTimer averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Focus Mate or PresiTimer have ads?

Focus Mate shows ads; PresiTimer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Mate or PresiTimer?

Focus Mate ships an update weekly, and PresiTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Focus Mate was updated on September 20, 2026 and PresiTimer on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*