Timely Tasks vs Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timely Tasks
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* Organize tasks based on when youβd like to get them doneβplan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done todayβfrom most important to nice to haves. * Use the built in timer (which can be customized) for focused Pomodoro sessions. * Set reminders for each task * Add categories or tags to organize your tasks * Daily reminder to add tasks for the day * Syncs your tasks across devices ** Universal App ** Buy once and use across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Focus Timer
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Focus Timer - Novaro Pomodoro helps you master the Pomodoro Technique and build deep focus habits. Set a timer, eliminate distractions, and get more done. CORE FEATURES β’ Pomodoro Timer β 25-min work sessions with short & long breaks, fully customizable β’ Task Management β Create, categorize, and track tasks with estimated pomodoros β’ Focus Stats β Daily, weekly, and monthly reports with completion rates β’ Heatmap β Visualize your focus consistency over time β’ Category Breakdown β See where your time goes across work, study, and life β’ Achievements β Unlock milestones as you build your focus streak β’ Multi-language β Supports 12 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more PRO FEATURES β’ Custom timer durations (any length you want) β’ Unlimited tasks β’ Extended stats (30/90 day trends) β’ Heatmap & category analytics β’ Focus Mode β Lock the app during sessions to block distractions β’ Weekly focus reports β’ Data export β’ Ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS β’ Monthly: Auto-renews each month β’ Yearly: Save over 50%, auto-renews annually β’ Lifetime: One-time purchase, unlock forever Free 7-day trial for new subscribers. Cancel anytime: iOS Settings β Apple ID β Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the current period expires unless canceled. Privacy Policy: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/privacy-policy-en Terms of Service: https://pomodoro-timer-8u9.pages.dev/terms-of-service-en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Focus Timer at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. Focus Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Timely Tasks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Focus Timer is free to download; Timely Tasks costs $2.99 up front. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Timely Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, Focus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timely Tasks | Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Bell | ζ΄ε ζ¨ |
In-app purchases
Timely Tasks
No in-app purchases
Focus Timer
- Focus Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Focus Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Focus Pro Lifetime$29.99
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