# Focus Timer vs Talking Points Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Points Tracker at 5.0 against Focus Timer's 4.3. Talking Points Tracker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Focus Timer's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Talking Points Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talking Points Tracker 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 2, 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 Talking Points Tracker's.

Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, Talking Points Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Talking Points Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-studious/id6642672538/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-points-tracker/id6760943197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florent Perillat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861519651) | [Stephen Parris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886952278) |

## 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 |


### Talking Points Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-points-tracker/id6760943197)

This app helps speakers stay on message by tracking their spoken points in real-time. It uses AI to understand meaning and synonyms, automatically advancing through your outline as you speak. Ideal for presenters, pastors, and content creators seeking natural delivery.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech tracking, Semantic understanding of spoken words, Scripture recognition, Built-in timer, Teleprompter mode (Pro), Offline speech recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talking Points Pro - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Talking Points Pro - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Talking Points Pro - Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Talking Points Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Talking Points Tracker?

Talking Points Tracker is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Talking Points Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or Talking Points Tracker have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Talking Points Tracker shows ads.

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

Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Points Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Talking Points Tracker on September 25, 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.*