# Focusing vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focusing at 16.0 against Focus Timer's 18.5. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focusing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focusing against 5.0 for Focus Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focusing | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusing-study-timer/id6450924766/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pause-33/id6748564689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [业宏 庞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695376557) | [Dmitrii Prokushev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815306793) |

## What reviewers say

### Focusing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusing-study-timer/id6450924766)

Boost your concentration and overcome procrastination with this minimalist timer. It uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you master your time, whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with customizable sounds and visual progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break durations, Continuous auto-cycle mode, Visual progress tracker, Background operation with notifications, White noise and alarm sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pause-33/id6748564689)

This app offers short, guided breathing exercises to help you reset your focus and reduce stress in just 33 seconds. It's designed for busy individuals seeking quick moments of calm and improved concentration without distractions.

**Highlights:** One-tap start for focus timer, 33-second guided breathing reset, Calming guidance prompts, Gentle reinforcement messages, Ad-free and distraction-free experience, Customizable durations (Premium), Accent theme selection (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focusing free?

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

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focusing or Focus Timer?

Focusing and Focus Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Focusing or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Focusing nor Focus Timer shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*