# Gobble vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Timer at none against Gobble's shown. Gobble's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gobble sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gobble against 4.6 for Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gobble has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gobble ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gobble | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gobble-cold-turkey-detox/id6514320492/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-study/id6554001622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 136 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrochimp SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611331415) | [Mykola Mylashko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073344258) |

## What reviewers say

### Gobble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gobble-cold-turkey-detox/id6514320492)

This app helps you reduce screen time and boost productivity by blocking distracting applications. To regain access, you must review flashcards in your chosen language, turning procrastination into language learning.

**Highlights:** Customizable app blocking, Learn to unlock apps with flashcards, Intelligent notifications for blocked apps, Spaced repetition learning algorithm, Multiple language options, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gobble Premium One Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Gobble Annual Plan Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Gobble Premium One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Gobble Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-study/id6554001622)

Enhance productivity and well-being with focused work sessions and guided meditations. Customize your workflow with adjustable focus and break periods, and track your progress to optimize your daily routine.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro sessions, Guided pre-work meditations, Timely notifications and reminders, Progress tracking for habits, Personalized focus and break periods

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gobble free?

Gobble 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, Gobble or Focus Timer?

Focus Timer is rated higher. Gobble averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Focus Timer averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Gobble or Focus Timer have ads?

Gobble shows ads; Focus Timer does not.

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

Gobble ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Gobble was updated on October 7, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 14, 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.*