Comparison

TantalusPath vs Timo Focus

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

Head to head
About

TantalusPath

This app uses random positive reinforcement to help you achieve your goals and align with your values. It guides you through a cycle of anticipating, earning, and enjoying rewards, with customizable options and progress-based unlocks.

Highlights
  • Random positive reinforcement
  • Goal and value alignment
  • Reward anticipation and earning
  • Customizable reward pools
  • Unlockable progress and story
  • Tips on intermittent rewards
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Get ready to unleash the power of random positive reinforcement to better move yourself in line with your values and goals. Get your mind working for you! What will you accomplish with your reward-enhanced brain? Using Tantalus Path involves a four step cycle: 1: Anticipate the reward- think about how great it will be to experience 2: Earn the reward- use that anticipation to make progress on something that aligns with your values and goals 3: Roll for a reward- come back to the app and see what you win! 4: Enjoy the reward- or go back to Step 2 if you didn't win As you make consistent progress towards becoming the person you want to be, you will unlock new ways to manage your rewards and how they are awarded, and progress the story. Customize your reward pool until it perfectly matches what works for your unique brain. Unlock and choose between roll types to ensure the correct rewards show up at the right time. Along the way you'll receive tips on implementing random intermittent reward so you can become an expert without having to read all the scientific literature. Your mind is powerful vehicle, and it's time to get in the driver's seat! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timo Focus

Features
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Make your screen time more intentional with Timo Focus, an app blocker, focus timer, and screen control tool designed to help you use your phone with purpose. Not all screen time is equal. Reading is different from scrolling. Planning is different from procrastinating. Messaging a friend is different from falling into a feed. Timo helps you make that distinction before selected apps open. Choose what you want to do, decide how long you need, and return to locked mode automatically when your session ends. HOW TIMO WORKS • Block distracting apps and websites Keep selected apps and websites locked by default, with a simple intentional step before access. • Keep essential apps available Create exceptions for messages, navigation, utilities, and anything else you want ready when you need it. • Start focused sessions Choose a purpose, set a timer, and write why you are opening your phone. • Launch routines with Quick Actions Save your favourite purpose, intention, and duration as a one-tap routine, then start a session instantly. • Return to locked mode automatically When your session ends, Timo restores your selected app and website restrictions without relying on willpower. • Track screen time with context Review sessions by category, follow your streak, and see how your phone habits change across days and months. • Set goals, limits, and alerts Make more room for the activities you value, reduce unwanted scrolling, and stay aware of your usage. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Timo does not treat all screen time as bad. A long call, a good book, navigation, creative work, or planning your day can all be time well spent. The goal is not simply a lower Screen Time number. It is better screen control and phone use that matches what you intended to do. TIMO PRO Timo's app blocker, focus sessions, Quick Actions, goals, limits, and progress features require a paid Pro subscription. Pricing, billing periods, and any available offers are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled and can be managed through your Apple ID settings. TERMS, PRIVACY, AND SUPPORT Terms: https://timofocus.com/terms Privacy: https://timofocus.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@timofocus.com

Screenshots

TantalusPath4 screens
Timo Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timo Focus at every 3 weeks against TantalusPath's every 3 months. 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. TantalusPath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timo Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TantalusPath ships an update every 3 months, Timo Focus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TantalusPath versus Timo Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTantalusPathTimo Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerendipity Systems LLCLucas Pereira

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TantalusPath

Subscriptions1
  • Tantalus Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gem bundle$59.99
2 purchases

Timo Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Timo Pro$7.991 Month
  • Timo Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TantalusPath free?
TantalusPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timo Focus free?
Timo Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TantalusPath or Timo Focus have ads?
Neither TantalusPath nor Timo Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TantalusPath or Timo Focus?
TantalusPath ships an update every 3 months, and Timo Focus every 3 weeks. Most recently, TantalusPath was updated on November 4, 2026 and Timo Focus on November 5, 2026.

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