# Ultimate Focus vs Time Blind

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Focus | Time Blind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-focus-visual-timer/id1663556775/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-blind/id6755442512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 92 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StonicSolution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609276235) | [Thomas Lawrence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853927400) |

## 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


### Time Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-blind/id6755442512)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*