Habit Chainer vs Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Habit Chainer
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Use the Habit Chainer app to record and visualise your habits, stay motivated, and build the foundation for your ideal lifestyle.
Focus Timer
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γJust 25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of breakγ "Focus Timer: Simple Pomodoro" maximizes your productivity and concentration through the proven Pomodoro Technique β work in short, focused blocks and take a break in between. When you just can't get started on studying, work, or any task, press start and settle into a rhythm of focused work. No clutter, no learning curve β open it and go. γKey Featuresγ β A customizable focus timer Set your own work, short break, and long break durations to match your pace. A circular progress ring shows the time remaining at a glance. β Label what you're working on Add a task name to each session so you always know what you spent your focus on. Every session is saved to your history. β Switch modes with one tap Move between Work, Short Break, and Long Break instantly. Start, pause, reset, and complete are all a single tap away. β Know the moment a session ends When a session finishes, a push notification and a gentle haptic let you know β so you can stay in the flow even when the app isn't on screen. β See your progress Check today's completed sessions, total focused time, and current day streak. The history screen adds a weekly chart and a day-by-day log so you can look back on everything you've built. β Make it yours Pick an accent and background color from a wide range of themes to personalize the look. Full light and dark mode support. β Japanese & English Switch between Japanese and English anytime from the in-app language setting. γPerfect forγ β’ Students who want to focus on studying or exam prep β’ Anyone looking to boost productivity at work or from home β’ People who get distracted easily and struggle to stay focused β’ Anyone who wants to work through tasks with momentum β’ Those building a lasting time-management habit γWhat is the Pomodoro Technique?γ It's a time-management method: focus for a set block of time, take a short break, and after a few rounds take a longer one. Working in short intervals helps you stay concentrated and keep going without burning out. Press start and begin your focus today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Habit Chainer at none against Focus Timer's shown. Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Habit Chainer ships an update every 20 months, Focus Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Habit Chainer | Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayashida Yoshiaki | Takashi Hamanaka |
In-app purchases
Habit Chainer
No in-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Habit Chainer or Focus Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Habit Chainer or Focus Timer?
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