# Ultimate Focus vs Tiro

The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate Focus at none against Tiro's shown. Ultimate Focus also leads on ratings volume (183 vs 42) and device support (6 vs 4). Tiro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tiro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Ultimate Focus's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tiro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ultimate Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiro every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Focus | Tiro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiro-ai-meeting-notes/id6503079839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StonicSolution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609276235) | [ThePlato Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722027242) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775)

Enhance your productivity with a visual timer designed for focused work and study. Manage tasks, utilize Pomodoro cycles, block distractions, and track your progress. Sync with your calendar and personalize your experience with customizable themes and sounds.

**Highlights:** Visual timer with drag-to-set functionality, Task-specific focus sessions, Pomodoro mode for cycles, Distracting app and website blocking, Calendar sync for sessions and reflections, Customizable themes and icons, Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Focus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Focus - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Focus - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Focus - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- ✨ Beautiful and clean aesthetic
- ⌚️ Apple Watch integration
- 📊 Useful analytics and statistics
- 🖱️ Menu bar timer display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pomodoro mode not working for some
- 🐛 Timer not movable after exiting desktop app
- 🐛 Session switching on iPhone is confusing
- 🐛 Subscription not as advertised
- 🐛 Shortcuts only allow one section selection

**Reported bugs**

- Pomodoro mode not working
- Timer not movable after exiting desktop app
- Session switching on iPhone is confusing
- Shortcuts only allow one section selection
- Default timer is always 25 min

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume timer functionality
- Guide website for usage
- Option to purchase premium
- Improve iPhone session switching clarity
- Pomodoro mode without breaks


### Tiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiro-ai-meeting-notes/id6503079839)

This app provides real-time meeting transcription and summarization in multiple languages. It allows users to focus on conversations while automatically capturing and organizing key details with customizable templates. Securely share your meeting notes with your team.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice transcription, Instant tailored summaries, Multilingual support (12 languages), Upload and transcribe audio files, Secure note sharing, Enterprise-grade security

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $7.79 | per month |
| Pro | $14.49 | per month |
| Max | $32.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Focus free?

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

### Is Tiro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Focus or Tiro?

Tiro is rated higher. Ultimate Focus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Tiro averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Focus or Tiro have ads?

Tiro shows ads; Ultimate Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Focus or Tiro?

Ultimate Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiro every 5 days. Most recently, Ultimate Focus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tiro on September 22, 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.*