# Chronicle vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Timer at every 6 days against Chronicle's every 2 months. Chronicle's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chronicle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chronicle ships an update every 2 months, Focus Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chronicle | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-journal-diary/id648616205/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fishington Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/344044425) | [Pentarab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453947051) |

## What reviewers say

### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-journal-diary/id648616205)

This personal diary app offers a simple interface and cloud syncing for real-time updates across all your devices. It focuses on providing a powerful yet user-friendly experience for capturing your thoughts and memories.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based syncing, Real-time updates, Simple interface, Cross-device compatibility, Personal journaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-focusmind/id6754965226)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| FocusMind Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| FocusMind Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| FocusMind Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chronicle free?

Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Chronicle or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Chronicle nor Focus Timer shows ads.

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

Chronicle ships an update every 2 months, and Focus Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Chronicle was updated on September 11, 2026 and Focus Timer on September 22, 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.*