# Focus Timer vs Hook Life

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Timer at 17 against Hook Life's 1. Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Focus Timer against 5.0 for Hook Life. 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.

Focus Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Hook Life monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Hook Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id6472644099/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-life/id6767165778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimpleInnovation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479770962) | [Sergei Envald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896407546) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id6472644099)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hook Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-life/id6767165778)

This app uses NFC tags to help you start tasks by requiring physical interaction. It's designed to overcome procrastination and build better habits by moving action from thought to reality.

**Highlights:** NFC tag integration for task initiation, Physical interaction required to complete actions, Helps overcome procrastination, Builds better habits, External trigger for action, Supports various daily scenarios

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hook Life free?

Hook Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Hook Life?

Hook Life is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Hook Life averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or Hook Life have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Hook Life shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Hook Life?

Focus Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hook Life monthly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hook Life on October 16, 2026.

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