Comparison

Ultimate Focus vs Time Blind

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

Head to head
About

Ultimate Focus

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
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Focus is built less on willpower and more on an environment that makes it easy to begin. Ultimate Focus is a simple focus timer designed with only the features you actually need for work and study. Manage separate sessions for each task, review your focus, use Pomodoro mode, block distracting apps, and sync your sessions with Calendar—all in one app. Features - Drag your finger to quickly set the timer. - Organize your focus time by separating sessions for different tasks. - Stay in rhythm with Pomodoro mode for natural cycles of focus and break. - Review how you focused with stats and reflection features. - Sync your focus sessions and reflections with the Calendar app. - Personalize the app with 70+ color themes and app icons. - Check your focus stats or start a timer right away from Home Screen widgets. - Start a timer using Shortcuts. - Block selected apps and websites while you focus. - Use Habits to receive reminders at the times you want. - Customize notification sounds and background music to match your style. (Premium) - Sync and edit your focus records across devices with iCloud. (Premium) If you experience any issues while using the app, have questions, or find a bug, please contact us anytime at hello@ultimatefocus.app. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Time Blind

This app offers a visual timer designed for individuals with time blindness or ADHD. It represents time passing with animated blocks, providing a gentle awareness without pressure or alarms. Choose from various themes and presets for intuitive time management.

Highlights
  • Visual time representation with animated blocks
  • Multiple beautiful themes
  • Flexible timer presets and custom durations
  • Continues counting after zero for over-time awareness
  • Gentle focus design
  • No account or data collection required
Features
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TimeBlind – Visual Timer for Time Blindness See time, don't just read it. TimeBlind transforms how you experience time with a unique visual timer designed specifically for people with time blindness, ADHD, or anyone who struggles to feel time passing. Why TimeBlind? Traditional timers show numbers that don’t mean much when you can’t sense time. TimeBlind is different — it shows time as a physical, visual experience. Watch colorful blocks fill your screen, giving you a gentle awareness of time passing. And this isn’t a pressure tool. It’s not “I HAVE to get this done in 10 minutes.” It’s for moments like: “I’m hopping in the shower — let me run a 10-minute visual so I stay aware.” Some tasks naturally take longer. TimeBlind simply keeps you moving, grounded, and less likely to drift into procrastination or daydreaming. Perfect For: People with ADHD who lose track of time Anyone experiencing time blindness Students who need visual time management Professionals managing focus sessions Anyone who wants a more intuitive, gentle way to track time Features: Visual Time Representation Animated blocks fill your screen as time passes, giving you an instant sense of progress. No pressure, no alarms — just a clear visual cue. Beautiful Themes Neon Arcade – Vibrant cyberpunk aesthetics Classic – Timeless elegance Minimal – Clean and distraction-free Soft Rainbow – Gentle pastel vibes Crimson – Bold and dramatic Flexible Timers Quick presets: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 minutes Custom timer for any duration Continues counting after zero so you know exactly how long you’ve gone over Designed for Gentle Focus The block animation keeps you aware of time without demanding your attention. Glance when you need it, ignore it when you don’t. How It Works: Choose your time (or use a preset) Watch blocks drop and fill your screen Each block represents a portion of your time When the last block falls, time’s up Timer continues into negative for over-time awareness Built With Care TimeBlind was created by someone who understands the struggle of time blindness and the desire for low-pressure support. Every feature is designed to make time visible, tangible, and manageable — without stress. Download TimeBlind today and start seeing time differently. Privacy First No account required No data collection No ads Your time, your way

Screenshots

Ultimate Focus4 screens
Time Blind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate Focus at Free against Time Blind's $2.99. Ultimate Focus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (183 vs 1). Time Blind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Ultimate Focus is free to download; Time Blind costs $2.99 up front. Ultimate Focus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Time Blind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ultimate Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Focus has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultimate Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, Time Blind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ultimate Focus versus Time Blind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate FocusTime Blind
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (183 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings183 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStonicSolutionThomas Lawrence

Customer experience

Ultimate Focus

All ratings183 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.6%

Time Blind

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Ultimate Focus

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • 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
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  • Restarting phone requires re-onboarding
  • Alarm sound is too short
  • Icon cannot be moved on home screen
  • Timer doesn't record if stopped early
  • Timer end memo sometimes doesn't display
  • Keynote doesn't show timer overlay
  • App volume cannot be adjusted
  • Dock icon cannot be hidden
  • Sync issues across devices
  • Apple Watch timer stops when screen dims
  • Apple Watch app lacks break timer
  • Timer not resetting correctly

Requested features

37 requests
  • Pause and resume timer functionality
  • Guide website for usage
  • Option to purchase premium
  • Improve iPhone session switching clarity
  • Pomodoro mode without breaks
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  • Ability to add time manually after forgetting to start
  • Count-up (stopwatch) mode
  • Ability to choose own theming colors
  • Weekly report with productivity insights
  • AI to break down trends
  • Continuous timer alarm sound until dismissed
  • Real-time widget for specific sessions
  • Ability to set default timer per session
  • Option to change daily reset time (e.g., 2 AM instead of midnight)
  • Show current time on Apple Watch timer screen
  • Option to hide numbers on menu bar timer
  • Option to have timer circle represent full visual space regardless of duration
  • Ability to run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Bar graph option for timer visualization
  • Stopwatch mode for flexible time tracking
  • Option to change time cycle for daily reset
  • One-time purchase option for premium
  • More sound themes or custom color themes
  • Option to disable retrospect pop-up
  • Digital display option for timer
  • Adjustable alarm volume within the app
  • Option to hide app icon from dock
  • Tutorial for Pomodoro mode settings
  • Option to make timer display on Keynote
  • Sync session and retrospect lists across devices
  • Improve Apple Watch app functionality (e.g., break timer)
  • Option to set timer for over 60 minutes
  • Option to reset timer to start from beginning
  • Option to have timer on every desktop
  • Option to show only icon on menu bar
  • Invert clock colors for focus and break times
  • Ability to change timer duration for each session individually

Time Blind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ultimate Focus

Subscriptions3
  • Ultimate Focus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ultimate Focus - Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Ultimate Focus - Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ultimate Focus - Lifetime$39.99
None

Time Blind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultimate Focus free?
Ultimate Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Blind free?
Time Blind costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ultimate Focus or Time Blind?
Ultimate Focus is rated higher. Ultimate Focus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Time Blind averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ultimate Focus or Time Blind have ads?
Neither Ultimate Focus nor Time Blind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Focus or Time Blind?
Ultimate Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Blind weekly. Most recently, Ultimate Focus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Time Blind on September 23, 2026.

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