# Solid Focus Timer vs Amber

The clearest difference is price: Solid Focus Timer at Free against Amber's $2.99. Solid Focus Timer also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2). Amber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Solid Focus Timer is free to download; Amber costs $2.99 up front. Solid Focus Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Amber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Amber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solid Focus Timer has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Solid Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amber's.

Solid Focus Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Amber fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solid Focus Timer | Amber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-focus-timer/id6444367413/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 128 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Apps S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653740418) | [DONGWOOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871320322) |

## What reviewers say

### Solid Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-focus-timer/id6444367413)

This app helps ambitious individuals break down large goals into actionable steps and focus on achieving them. It offers AI-powered suggestions, a focus timer with Lo-Fi radio, and a community ranking system to motivate users. Your data is encrypted and 100% private.

**Highlights:** Actionable step creation, AI-powered goal suggestions, Focus timer with Lo-Fi radio, Community ranking and competition, Idea vault for saving thoughts, Privacy-focused design

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock this app (lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL 10 Solid Apps (lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Amber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057)

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

**Highlights:** Markdown styling as you type, Folder organization, Fast writing and calm reading view, Search across library, Photo attachments, iCloud syncing across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solid Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Amber free?

Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solid Focus Timer or Amber?

Amber is rated higher. Solid Focus Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Amber averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Solid Focus Timer or Amber have ads?

Neither Solid Focus Timer nor Amber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solid Focus Timer or Amber?

Solid Focus Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Amber fortnightly. Most recently, Solid Focus Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Amber on September 29, 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.*