# Focus Timer vs Max

The clearest difference is rating: Max at 5.0 against Focus Timer's 4.3. Max also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Focus Timer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Max sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Max holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Timer has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Max's.

Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, Max weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-studious/id6642672538/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-manage-act-excel/id6670287051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florent Perillat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861519651) | [Florian Vates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416478) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-manage-act-excel/id6670287051)

This app acts as a personal success assistant, helping users tackle tasks, achieve goals, and optimize their time. It uses AI to suggest impactful tasks based on user profiles and available time, eliminating guesswork and maximizing productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-driven task selection, Streamlined prioritization, Flexible time management, Adaptive and personalized, Seamless adaptation to time constraints

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Max Pro Monthly Discount | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Discount | $37.49 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $47.00 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Discount | $77.00 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $97.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Max?

Max is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Max averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or Max have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Max shows ads.

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

Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Max weekly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on July 8, 2026 and Max on August 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.*