Comparison

Outliner for iPad vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Outliner for iPad

This application is an iPad-exclusive outlining tool. It is a legacy version, with a universal app available for new users. Contact the developer for any inquiries.

Highlights
  • Outlining tool
  • iPad exclusive
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** This is the iPad only version of Outliner. Outliner is now a Universal app, so new users should purchase that version instead. Please contact us for any questions. Thanks! **

About

Focus Timer

Features
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Focus Timer: Pomodoro turns overwhelming work and study sessions into short, winnable focus sprints. Set a task, start the timer, and let proven work/break cycles keep you concentrated, fresh, and consistent — one Pomodoro at a time. Built for students, developers, writers, and anyone doing deep work, Focus Timer combines a beautiful distraction-free countdown with focus statistics, streaks, and ambient concentration sounds. No account, no ads, and everything works 100% offline. WHY FOCUS TIMER • FOCUS IN SPRINTS — A clean circular Pomodoro countdown with cycle dots keeps you on task. Label every session (Study, Coding, Reading, Writing…) so your time has a purpose. • SMART BREAKS, NO BURNOUT — Short breaks after every focus session and an automatic long break after each cycle keep your energy and concentration high all day. • TRACK YOUR PROGRESS — See today's focus time, weekly charts, best days, session history, and your daily goal. Watch your focus minutes grow. • BUILD A STREAK — Focus at least once a day and keep your streak alive. Small daily wins become a lasting deep-work habit. • FOCUS SOUNDS — Ticking clock, white noise, deep noise, and soft rain help you stay in flow while you work or study. • MAKE IT YOURS — Customize focus length, short and long breaks, cycles per set, daily goal, and session alerts. Classic 25/5 Pomodoro, 50/10 deep work, or fully custom. • SESSION ALERTS — Get notified the second a focus session or break ends, even when your phone is locked. • PRIVATE BY DESIGN — No account, no tracking, no data collection. Your focus history never leaves your device. FOCUS TIMER PRO (PURCHASE REQUIRED) Focus Timer requires a Focus Timer Pro purchase to use the app. Choose the plan that fits you (US prices; local prices may vary): • Yearly — $19.99/year with a 3-day FREE trial • Monthly — $2.99/month • Lifetime — $39.99 one-time payment, yours forever Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The free trial converts to a paid yearly subscription unless cancelled before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0805149280.html Start your first focus sprint today — your future focused self will thank you.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Timer at Free against Outliner for iPad's $4.99. Outliner for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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

Focus Timer is free to download; Outliner for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Outliner for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Outliner for iPad versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutliner for iPadFocus Timer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarbonFinMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

Bugs and requests

Outliner for iPad

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Font size settings don't include larger options
  • Copy and paste functionality lost in recent updates
  • OPML export doesn't preserve outline hierarchy in Word
  • Text selection and cursor placement issues
  • Sync authentication failures causing data loss
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  • App crashes when creating new outlines
  • Formatting lost when cutting and pasting
  • Dropbox sync not automatic, requires manual setup per file
  • Dialog changes don't update until closed
  • Slow startup time on iPad
  • Small touch targets for expand/collapse buttons
  • Multi-line note preview not available

Requested features

20 requests
  • Larger font size options and accessibility settings
  • Color coding and text formatting (bold, italics)
  • Folder-based organization for outlines
  • Due dates and reminders for tasks
  • Password protection and encryption
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  • PDF export functionality
  • Keyboard shortcuts for navigation and hierarchy changes
  • Multi-select and batch operations
  • Columns for additional metadata
  • Dark mode or customizable color themes
  • Gantt chart or timeline view
  • Desktop application for Windows/Mac
  • Universal app (single purchase for iPhone and iPad)
  • Automatic syncing without manual trigger
  • Ability to move outlines between lists
  • Rich text formatting in notes
  • Web link detection and built-in browser
  • Image and attachment support
  • Numbered list export
  • Integration with Google Tasks or iOS Reminders

Focus Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Outliner for iPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Outliner for iPad free?
Outliner for iPad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Outliner for iPad or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Outliner for iPad nor Focus Timer shows ads.

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