Comparison

SimpliFocus vs Ken's Pure Timer

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

Head to head
About

SimpliFocus

This app offers a distraction-free environment to boost productivity. It features a minimalist timer and session tracking, allowing users to focus on tasks without clutter or complex interfaces. Designed for simplicity, it helps users achieve deep work and accomplish their goals.

Highlights
  • Instant focus with one tap
  • Minimalist Pomodoro-inspired timer
  • Session tracking with streaks
  • Lock screen and Live Activities support
  • Customizable session and break times
  • Ad-free and clutter-free interface
Features
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SimpliFocus — Focus Made Effortless Make space for focused work, study, and everyday tasks with a simple Pomodoro-inspired timer. Choose your session length, add an optional intention or focus tag, and tap Start. FOCUS AND REST Customize focus sessions, short breaks, long breaks, and your daily session goal. Keep track of your timer with Live Activities and Lock Screen updates. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review your session history, including intentions, tags, focused time, and paused time. Use insights to explore your streaks and focus trends. MAKE IT YOURS Choose ambient focus sounds and adjust your timer settings to suit the way you work. An Apple Watch companion and widgets help keep your sessions close at hand. ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Version 2.2.4 improves VoiceOver labels and navigation across key screens, larger-text layouts, and reduced-motion behavior. Settings controls and session history are easier to understand and use. SIMPLIFOCUS PRO Optional Pro features include expanded insights, additional ambient sounds, and more widget options. Pro is a one-time lifetime in-app purchase with no subscription. No ads. No account required. Just a little more room to focus.

About

Ken's Pure Timer

Features
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Ken's Pure Timer helps you boost productivity using the proven Pomodoro Technique. FEATURES • 25-minute focus sessions for deep work • 5-minute break periods for rest • Session counter to track your progress • Beautiful, minimal interface • Automatic transitions between work and break • Sound notification when timer completes • Saves your progress automatically PERFECT FOR • Students studying for exams • Professionals working on projects • Writers, coders, and creators • Anyone wanting to improve focus • Breaking large tasks into manageable chunks THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses timed intervals (traditionally 25 minutes) separated by short breaks. This app makes it simple to follow this proven productivity method. WHY IT WORKS • Focused work without distractions • Regular breaks prevent burnout • Track your productive sessions • Build better work habits • Increase deep work time CLEAN & SIMPLE No ads. No subscriptions. No distractions. Just a beautiful, simple timer to help you focus. Start your journey to better productivity today!

Screenshots

SimpliFocus4 screens
Ken's Pure Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SimpliFocus at 3 against Ken's Pure Timer's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SimpliFocus versus Ken's Pure Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpliFocusKen's Pure Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh WoodKAM HON KUOK

In-app purchases

None

SimpliFocus

No in-app purchases

None

Ken's Pure Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpliFocus free?
SimpliFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ken's Pure Timer free?
Ken's Pure Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpliFocus or Ken's Pure Timer have ads?
Neither SimpliFocus nor Ken's Pure Timer shows ads.

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