# Focus Timer vs Habit Tracker

Focus Timer and Habit Tracker both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Habit Tracker's written reviews are positive against 80% of Focus Timer's. Habit Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Habit Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 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 — 4.3 for Focus Timer against 4.4 for Habit Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Habit Tracker's.

Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, Habit Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Habit Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-studious/id6642672538/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker-dayrise/id6749515833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florent Perillat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861519651) | [Dmitrii Groshev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830877669) |

## 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 |


### Habit Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker-dayrise/id6749515833)

This app helps you build lasting habits with a minimal and powerful tracker. Monitor streaks, set custom goals, and visualize your progress with clear statistics and calendars. Syncs with Apple Health for automatic tracking.

**Highlights:** Streak tracking, Measurable goals, Apple Health sync, Detailed statistics, Smart reminders, Customizable habits, Weekly and calendar views

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $24.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $69.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Habit Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Habit Tracker?

Habit Tracker is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Habit Tracker averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or Habit Tracker have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Habit Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Habit Tracker?

Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Habit Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Habit Tracker on September 30, 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.*