Comparison

Focus Timer & Rewards vs Simply Start

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer & Rewards

This app helps users overcome procrastination and stay focused on tasks with customizable work sessions and reward-based motivation. It offers a flexible approach to productivity, incorporating a friendly guide to celebrate achievements and turn work into an enjoyable experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Reward-based motivation
  • Emoji task starters
  • Flow Mode for uninterrupted work
  • Friendly character guide
  • Flexible Pomodoro alternative
Features
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Do you find yourself constantly battling procrastination, especially with tasks piling up untouched? If staying on track feels like an uphill battle, particularly for those with ADHD, you're not alone. The cycle of unfinished work can feel endless, and traditional productivity methods often don’t cater to the unique challenges of getting started and staying focused. Standard techniques can seem rigid and unforgiving, leaving you more frustrated than productive. Enter Focus Rewards – the app where productivity meets personalization and play. Our approach bends the rigid Pomodoro technique into something more flexible, with customizable focus sessions starting from just five minutes. Tailor your work intervals to fit your task – no matter how big or small – and kickstart your momentum with an emoji that brings your work to life. And there’s a twist: reward yourself for every finished task with something you truly enjoy, whether it’s a social media break, a musical interlude, or a sip of your favorite brew. By leveraging reward-based motivation, Focus Rewards boosts dopamine levels, making productivity not just satisfying, but also enjoyable. Find yourself in the flow? Our 'Flow Mode' ensures that you ride the wave of concentration without interruption – the timer counts up, letting you work uninterrupted. Once you’ve peaked, revel in the victory and claim the reward you’ve set. Meet your new ally, Squirrely, the friendly face of Focus Rewards. This charming guide celebrates your achievements and shares in your journey, turning every task into a step towards victory. Transform your work habits today. Download Focus Rewards and embrace a way of working that’s as enjoyable as it is effective. Say goodbye to procrastination and hello to a fulfilling workflow that you control.

About

Simply Start

This app helps you overcome procrastination by focusing on one task at a time using timed sessions. Track your progress and reflect on what helps you start, with optional support for development.

Highlights
  • One task at a time focus
  • Gentle, time-boxed sessions
  • Progress tracking
  • Reflection on starting habits
  • Optional developer support
Features
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Simply Start helps you finally begin the tasks you’ve been avoiding. Focus on one task at a time with gentle, time-boxed sessions. no pressure, no guilt — simply start. See your progress over time and reflect on what helps you begin. Optional tips/donations to support app development. Perfect for anyone struggling to get started or overwhelmed by their to-do list. Start small, build momentum, and simply start.

Screenshots

Focus Timer & Rewards4 screens
Simply Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simply Start at 5.0 against Focus Timer & Rewards's 4.0. Focus Timer & Rewards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Simply Start sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Focus Timer & Rewards asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Focus Timer & Rewards versus Simply Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer & RewardsSimply Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BrightEdelreich Deloslado

Customer experience

Focus Timer & Rewards

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simply Start

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer & Rewards

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simply Start

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Support Development$2.99
  • Generous Support$4.99

Questions

Is Focus Timer & Rewards free?
Focus Timer & Rewards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simply Start free?
Simply Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Timer & Rewards or Simply Start?
Simply Start is rated higher. Focus Timer & Rewards averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simply Start averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focus Timer & Rewards or Simply Start have ads?
Neither Focus Timer & Rewards nor Simply Start shows ads.

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