Comparison

Say the Date 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

Say the Date

Features
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This is a free and super easy app for learning and practicing English dates. Just select a category, listen and practice them! Also, you can choose an American or British pronunciation. Offline support is available.

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Focus Timer

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Stay focused. Get more done. Build deeper concentration with a beautifully designed Pomodoro timer that turns your most important work into measurable progress. Whether you're studying for exams, writing a thesis, coding a feature, or running deep work blocks — this focus timer keeps you locked in with smart sessions, ambient sounds, and gentle nudges that respect your flow. — FOCUS TIMER — • Classic 25/5 Pomodoro intervals or custom durations • Long break automation after every 4 sessions • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Background timer keeps running with the app closed • Session notifications and reminders keep you on track — ROUTINES — • Build powerful daily routines that chain Focus + Break • Routine editor with move-up and move-down controls • Optional auto-start for breaks and focus blocks • Templates for studying, deep work & creative blocks — AMBIENT SOUNDS — • Calming background sounds for deep focus • Rain, café, forest, white noise & lo-fi • Mix multiple sounds with independent volume • Plays even with the screen off — INSIGHTS & GOALS — • Beautiful charts for daily, weekly & monthly progress • Track focus minutes by tag, project & category • Set daily goals and watch streaks build • Earn badges for milestones, streaks & deep work hours — TAGS, NOTES & BACKUP — • Tag every session with topic, project & category • Capture quick notes during sessions without breaking flow • Export sessions, routines & categories as a JSON backup • Import merges backups without replacing existing records — WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT — Most timer apps are noisy and full of features you'll never use. This one strips it down to what matters: a calm interface, smart routines, and clear insights so you can build a deep work habit that actually sticks. No accounts. No ads. No interruptions. Just focused work. — LEGAL — Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy — SUPPORT — Questions, feedback or feature requests? Email support@leanstudio.asia — we read every message. Download today and turn focus into your superpower. Weekly and Yearly plans auto-renew until cancelled. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings.

Screenshots

Say the Date3 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Say the Date at none against Focus Timer's 3. Say the Date also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Say the Date asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Say the Date ships an update every 5 days, Focus Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Say the Date versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSay the DateFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksii VakhrushevLEAN ASIA CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

Say the Date

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Say the Date free?
Say the Date is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Say the Date or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Say the Date nor Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Say the Date or Focus Timer?
Say the Date ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Say the Date was updated on October 27, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 28, 2026.

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