# Ultimate Focus vs Prime Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prime Timer at none against Ultimate Focus's 4. Prime Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ultimate Focus's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 2) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Prime Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prime Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Focus has 183 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ultimate Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, Prime Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Focus | Prime Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-timer-just-one-button/id6753709271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StonicSolution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609276235) | [Mischa Hildebrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621273179) |

## 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


### Prime Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-timer-just-one-button/id6753709271)

A minimalist and elegant timer designed for efficiency and focus. It offers haptic and acoustic feedback, supports dark mode, and integrates deeply with iOS features like widgets and Live Activities. Ideal for various activities requiring precise timing.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and elegant design, Haptic and acoustic feedback, iOS Home Screen Widgets, Live Activity on Lock Screen, Control Center integration, System Alarm notification

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Focus free?

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

### Is Prime Timer free?

Prime Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Focus or Prime Timer?

Prime Timer is rated higher. Ultimate Focus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Prime Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Focus or Prime Timer have ads?

Neither Ultimate Focus nor Prime Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Focus or Prime Timer?

Ultimate Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Prime Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Ultimate Focus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Prime Timer on September 9, 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.*