# C vs Focus Clock

The clearest difference is monetization model: C at free with in-app purchases against Focus Clock's subscription. Focus Clock's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 64%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for C against 4.1 for Focus Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Clock has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of C's written reviews are positive against 83% of Focus Clock's.

C ships an update every 2 months, Focus Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Focus Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-time-lite/id615668212/reviews) | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Siegware](https://appshunter.io/developer/443908611) | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-time-lite/id615668212)

Automatically track the time you spend at specific locations like work or school. The app uses geofencing to record your entries and exits, providing daily, monthly, and yearly summaries. You can also manually start/stop tracking and edit recorded times.

**Highlights:** Automatic time registration at places, Arrival/departure notifications, Manual start/stop tracking, Edit recorded times, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C-Time Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### Focus Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885)

This app helps you concentrate on tasks with a unique focus mode that rewards sustained attention. It offers customizable timers, background operation, and detailed statistics to track your progress. Enjoy an ad-free experience with various visual themes to enhance your study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Ad-free focus mode, Background timing with notifications, Daily focus statistics, Customizable clock styles and skins, Gesture controls for navigation, Progress bar and color customization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription member | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Permanent buyout | $1.99 | one-time |
| discounts VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Focus Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Focus Clock?

Focus Clock is rated higher. C averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Focus Clock averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do C or Focus Clock have ads?

Neither C nor Focus Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Focus Clock?

C ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Clock fortnightly. Most recently, C was updated on August 28, 2026 and Focus Clock on September 1, 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.*