Comparison

Focus Timer vs Deep Focus Timer ∞

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Enhance concentration and productivity with a customizable timer that divides work into focused intervals and short breaks. Track progress, set daily goals, and receive timely notifications to optimize your workflow. Enjoy a sleek interface with cross-platform synchronization.

Highlights
  • Customizable work & rest intervals
  • Statistics and daily goal tracking
  • Audio and visual notifications
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • Dark theme for reduced eye strain
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Introducing Focus Keeper - Timer, the ultimate companion for anyone seeking to improve concentration, boost productivity, and master the art of time management. Immerse yourself in focused work sessions with our Focus Timer which divides your work into 25-minute intervals, each followed by a short 5-minute break. This rhythm not only optimizes concentration but also prevents burnout, allowing you to tackle tasks with renewed energy. KEY FEATURES: * CUSTOMIZABLE WORK & REST INTERVALS Tailor your work sessions to your unique preferences by adjusting the timer intervals. Whether you're a seasoned proponent of the focus technique or prefer a different structure, the Focus Keeper - Timer accommodates your workflow and ensures an adaptable and personalized focus keeper. * STATISTICS and DAILY GOAL TRACKING Track your progress, set achievable daily goals, and watch your productivity soar. The app provides insightful statistics on your focus sessions to help you identify patterns and measure productivity trends. Stay motivated by celebrating daily wins and addressing areas for improvement. * NOTIFICATIONS Receive audio and visual alerts that signal the end of each session. Enable push notifications to receive timely reminders to start or resume your focused sessions. Increase your productivity with our comprehensive alert system designed for a seamless and efficient work or study experience. * CROSS-PLATFORM SYNCHRONIZATION Improve your goal achievement by seamlessly viewing and managing your goals across multiple platforms, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more. * DARK THEME Immerse yourself in a sleek and easy on the eye interface that not only complements your distinctive style but also reduces eye strain in low-light conditions. Enhance your mobile experience with our dark theme, which provides both personalized aesthetics and enhanced visual comfort. Focus Timer can be used for academic excellence. For students and lifelong learners, the timer helps promote efficient learning by breaking study sessions into manageable chunks. Achieve academic excellence through study sessions and well-timed breaks, all within the intuitive Focus Timer interface. Embark on a journey of increased productivity, sharper focus, and better time management with the Focus Keeper - Timer. Download now and experience the transformative power of a purposeful and structured approach to work and study. Achieve more in less time with the ultimate companion for mastering the art of focus and productivity.

About

Deep Focus Timer ∞

A minimalist, full-screen countdown timer designed to eliminate distractions. Set custom durations, start with one tap, and focus on your task with a clean visual display and customizable alarms. Ideal for studying, work sessions, or any activity requiring focused time.

Highlights
  • One-tap start with custom durations
  • Full-screen visual countdown
  • Screen stays awake during sessions
  • Multiple completion tones
  • Minimal, dark-mode-first interface
Features
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A clean, full-screen countdown timer for any task. Pick a duration. Tap start. The screen becomes a quiet, full-bleed countdown. When time is up, an alarm plays. That's the whole product. WHO IT'S FOR - Studying for a test - Time-boxing a deep work block - Kitchen timing while you cook - Reading sessions - A short nap or rest - Any other moment that needs a clean countdown without distractions FEATURES - One-tap start with custom durations from 1 minute to several hours - Full-screen visual countdown — your phone shows the timer, nothing else - Screen stays awake during a session, no auto-lock interruptions - Multiple completion tones to pick from - Minimal, dark-mode-first interface designed to disappear once you're focused WHY DEEP FOCUS TIMER - Made by a small studio that uses it every day - No subscription, no accounts, no streak guilt - Doesn't try to be more than a timer Set it. Start it. Get to work.

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Deep Focus Timer ∞1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Timer at none against Deep Focus Timer ∞'s shown. Focus Timer also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Focus Timer against 5.0 for Deep Focus Timer ∞. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Timer has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Deep Focus Timer ∞ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focus Timer versus Deep Focus Timer ∞: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerDeep Focus Timer ∞
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleInnovation LLC辰巳家有限公司

Customer experience

Focus Timer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

Deep Focus Timer ∞

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

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Deep Focus Timer ∞

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deep Focus Timer ∞ free?
Deep Focus Timer ∞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Deep Focus Timer ∞?
Deep Focus Timer ∞ is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Deep Focus Timer ∞ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Focus Timer or Deep Focus Timer ∞ have ads?
Deep Focus Timer ∞ shows ads; Focus Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Deep Focus Timer ∞?
Focus Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Deep Focus Timer ∞ every 3 months. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Deep Focus Timer ∞ on September 26, 2026.

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