# Karo vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Karo at 4.7 against Focus Timer's 4.3. Karo also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Karo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Karo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Karo's written reviews are positive against 80% of Focus Timer's.

Karo ships an update weekly, Focus Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Karo | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karo-tasks-todo-list-planner/id6478765400/reviews)** | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-studious/id6642672538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Msquare Labs Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141784069) | [Florent Perillat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861519651) |

## What reviewers say

### Karo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karo-tasks-todo-list-planner/id6478765400)

This app simplifies task management by allowing you to delegate tasks to anyone in your contacts, even if they don't have the app. It offers collaborative features, smart reminders, and AI assistance to break down complex tasks. Enjoy a clean, chat-style interface for seamless organization and delegation.

**Highlights:** Task delegation to contacts, Collaborative group task management, Cross-platform task accessibility, AI-powered task breakdown, Smart reminders and notifications, Apple Reminders integration, Chat-style interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Karo Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Karo Plus Family | $8.49 | per month |
| Karo Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Karo Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Karo Plus Family | $49.99 | per year |
| Karo Plus | $129.99 | one-time |
| Karo Lifetime Family | $179.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-studious/id6642672538)

Enhance focus and build productive habits with a tool that integrates a calendar, timer, and app blocker. Plan your day, track your time, and block distractions to reduce mental load and improve presence.

**Highlights:** Integrates with Apple Calendar, Creates focus timers from events, Standalone focus timer option, App blocking (scheduled and spontaneous), Supports ADHD and neurodivergent minds, Reduces mental load

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Karo free?

Karo 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, Karo or Focus Timer?

Karo is rated higher. Karo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Focus Timer averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.

### Do Karo or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Karo nor Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Karo or Focus Timer?

Karo ships an update weekly, and Focus Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Karo was updated on October 10, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 4, 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.*