Comparison

Reminder Focus Timer vs FocusOven

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

Head to head
About

Reminder Focus Timer

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This app is a simple focus timer app built for users of the Reminders app. Setting a time based goal to complete your task can help you lock in your focus. This app provides a useful extension to the Reminders app by allowing you to manage your to-do list in the Reminders app, but focus with a timer on a specific goal or task in this app. MULTIPLE REMINDERS IN ONE TIMER You can select multiple reminders to complete in a single timer. Simply tap "Next" to mark off the current Reminder and move onto the next one. LIVE ACTIVITIES The app supports Live Activities to allow you to see your current focus timer on your lock screen. *Access to Reminders is required to the use the focus timer.

About

FocusOven

This app uses a cozy bakery theme to gamify your work or study sessions with a Pomodoro timer. Watch your focus rise as you virtually bake different types of bread, earning rewards and unlocking new recipes as you complete tasks.

Highlights
  • Bakery-themed Pomodoro timer
  • Visual baking progress
  • Haptic feedback rewards
  • Personal baking journal
  • Unlockable bread recipes
  • Multiple bread types for focus sessions
Features
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Turn your productivity into a delicious masterpiece! FocusOven is a cozy bakery-themed Pomodoro timer that transforms your work or study sessions into a heartwarming baking journey. What’s on the menu today? Pick your dough, preheat the oven, and watch your focus rise as you bake your goals into reality. Key Features: A Delicious Menu: Choose from various breads like Salty Rolls, Baguettes, and Croissants to match your focus session. Each bread represents a different "baking time" for your concentration. Immersive Baking Process: Once the timer starts, the oven turns on! Watch your bread turn golden brown as time passes—a visual reward that keeps you engaged. Fresh Rewards for Success: When the timer rings, your bread is ready! Enjoy the sensory satisfaction of "tearing" into your freshly baked reward with immersive haptic feedback. Your Baking Journal: Every successfully baked bread is added to your personal collection. Keep track of your hard work by looking at the delicious results of your focus. Master the Recipes: From simple toast to artisan pastries, the more you focus, the more unique and rare breads you can unlock for your bakery. Don't just track time—bake it with love. Start your cozy productivity journey with FocusOven today!

Screenshots

Reminder Focus Timer3 screens
FocusOven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reminder Focus Timer at none against FocusOven's 2. Reminder Focus Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). FocusOven's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence 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. FocusOven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reminder Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reminder Focus Timer ships an update daily, FocusOven every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Reminder Focus Timer versus FocusOven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReminder Focus TimerFocusOven
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTravis ChapmanJeongbin Park

In-app purchases

None

Reminder Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusOven

Subscriptions2
  • FocusOven Pro (1-Month Plan)$2.991 Month
  • FocusOven Pro (1-Year Plan)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Reminder Focus Timer free?
Reminder Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusOven free?
FocusOven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reminder Focus Timer or FocusOven have ads?
FocusOven shows ads; Reminder Focus Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Reminder Focus Timer or FocusOven?
Reminder Focus Timer ships an update daily, and FocusOven every 3 days. Most recently, Reminder Focus Timer was updated on November 8, 2026 and FocusOven on November 5, 2026.

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