Comparison

Focus Timer vs Potato Mode

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

Potato Mode

Features
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Potato Mode — App Blocker Put your phone down. Go full potato. Potato Mode helps you block distracting apps using your iPhone's built-in Screen Time — no account, no subscription, no data ever leaving your device. Just a sleepy little potato and a lot fewer doom-scrolling sessions. Three ways to block: Couch Mode — Tap the potato to instantly block your selected apps right now. Tap again when you're ready to come back. Simple. Schedules — Set recurring block windows that run automatically. Block social media every night from 10 PM to 7 AM, or set a work focus window on weekdays. Your phone, your rules. Usage Limits — Give yourself a daily time budget per app group. When you've used up your 30 minutes of TikTok and Instagram for the day, Potato Mode cuts you off automatically. Private by design. Potato Mode never asks for an account, never collects data, and never phones home. Everything runs entirely on your device using Apple's Screen Time API. Free. Always. No paywalls, no premium tier, no ads. If Potato Mode helps you reclaim your time, consider buying us a coffee — but there's no pressure. Ready to go full potato?

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Potato Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Timer at 16.0 against Potato Mode's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Timer versus Potato Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerPotato Mode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleInnovation LLCMatthew Zychowicz

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Potato Mode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Potato Mode free?
Potato Mode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer or Potato Mode have ads?
Neither Focus Timer nor Potato Mode shows ads.

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