Comparison

Focus On vs Stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

Focus On

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 On is a habit tracker and focus timer made for ADHD brains. If any of these sound familiar, it was built for you: "One missed day and I give up." Streak freezes step in automatically, so one off day doesn't break your streak: 1 per habit each month, 3 with Premium. "I never know where to start." Pick ready-made habits like Take meds, Drink water or Deep work block, and tick them off from one Today screen. "I forget until it's too late." A calm morning reminder tells you how many habits are on today and which one to start with. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep them in sight. "I can't get going." Pomodoro sprints turn big tasks into short blocks. Run several timers at once and follow them on your Lock Screen with Live Activities. "My phone keeps pulling me away." Deep Focus blocks the apps you pick until your session ends. One session a day is free. It needs Screen Time permission, and you can end a session early. "Nothing ever feels like progress." Celebrations at 7, 30, 100 and 365 days, plus a year view that fills in every day you show up. Premium Unlimited Deep Focus sessions, scheduled and Pomodoro blocking, 3 streak freezes per habit each month, unlimited habits and timers, iCloud sync, all themes and no ads. Focus On is an independent app and is not affiliated with Focusmate Inc. ============================== Subscriptions Focus On is free to download. Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Available plans and prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by country. Some plans include a free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings at any time after purchase. • If you cancel, your subscription stays active until the end of the current period. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/timer1/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/timer1/privecy_policy

About

Stopwatch

This app allows you to track multiple activities simultaneously with independent stopwatches. It offers persistent tracking even in the background, lap records, and customization options for each stopwatch. An optional Pro version unlocks unlimited stopwatches and advanced history features.

Highlights
  • Multiple independent stopwatches
  • Persistent background tracking
  • Lap records and history
  • Customizable themes, names, and icons
  • User-friendly interface
  • Unlimited stopwatches (Pro version)
Features
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Discover the power of time management with WatchHub - Stopwatch, a versatile iOS app designed to help you track multiple activities from the same app. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a dedicated student, or a busy parent, WatchHub - Stopwatch is your perfect companion to keep track of time in a more organized and efficient way. Key Features: 1. Multiple Stopwatches: Create and manage multiple stopwatches for different activities. Each stopwatch operates independently, allowing you to track various tasks without any overlap. 2. Persistent Tracking: Your stopwatches keep running even when the app is in the background. This ensures that you never lose track of time, no matter what comes up in your day. 3. Lap Records: Keep a detailed record of your laps. This feature is perfect for runners, swimmers, or anyone who needs to monitor their progress over time. 4. Customization: Assign unique theme, name and icon to each stopwatch for easy identification. This feature helps you quickly locate the right stopwatch for the task at hand. 5. User-Friendly Interface: The app boasts a clean, intuitive interface that makes it easy to use, even for those who are not tech-savvy. WatchHub - Stopwatch is more than just a time-tracking tool. It's a productivity booster that helps you manage your time more effectively. Download WatchHub - Stopwatch today and experience the difference it makes in your daily routine. Introducing WatchHub Pro - Unleash the Full Potential! Upgrade to WatchHub Pro and experience a whole new level of convenience and customization. With a range of useful features, our Pro version is designed to elevate your experience and unlock endless possibilities. Here's what you get with WatchHub Pro: 1. Create Unlimited Stopwatches: Never be limited by the number of stopwatches again! With WatchHub Pro, you can create as many stopwatches as you need, allowing you to track multiple activities simultaneously. Whether you're timing workouts, projects, or events, our unlimited stopwatch feature ensures you stay organized and efficient. 2. Lap History: Never lose track of your progress again! With the Lap History feature in WatchHub Pro, you can effortlessly save and review all recorded laps. Analyze your performance, track improvements, and gain valuable insights into your activities. The Lap History feature is perfect for athletes, professionals, or anyone who wants to monitor their progress over time. 3. Unlock Additional Icons: Expand your options and personalize your activities with a variety of additional icons available in WatchHub Pro. 4. Unlock More Themes: Elevate the aesthetics of your app with a collection of sleek and minimalist themes available in WatchHub Pro. Upgrade to WatchHub Pro today and unlock the full potential of your stopwatches! Icons attributed to freepik.

Screenshots

Focus On4 screens
Stopwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stopwatch at none against Focus On's shown. Stopwatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Focus On's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). 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 On sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stopwatch 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

Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus On has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus On ships an update weekly, Stopwatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focus On versus Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus OnStopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhandker Tafiqul IslamAssem Ahmed

Customer experience

Focus On

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

Stopwatch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Focus On

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

Stopwatch

One-time1
  • WatchHub - Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Focus On free?
Focus On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch free?
Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus On or Stopwatch?
Stopwatch is rated higher. Focus On averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Focus On or Stopwatch have ads?
Focus On shows ads; Stopwatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus On or Stopwatch?
Focus On ships an update weekly, and Stopwatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus On was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stopwatch on October 16, 2026.

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