Comparison

Timero vs Focus Timer & Friend

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

Head to head
About

Timero

This app gamifies productivity by turning tasks into rewarding challenges. Track your time effortlessly, earn in-app currency for your efforts, and compete with friends to unlock new features. Gain insights into your habits and improve efficiency.

Highlights
  • Gamified time tracking
  • Earn in-app currency
  • Personal and friend challenges
  • Detailed stats and insights (Pro)
  • Connect with friends
  • Unlockable features
Features
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Boost your productivity and have fun while doing it! Timero is not just another time tracking app – it's a gamified experience that turns your daily tasks into rewarding challenges. Effortless Time Tracking - Keep tabs on your activities with our intuitive time tracking system. Whether you're working, studying, or pursuing a hobby, Timero helps you stay on top of your time. Earn as You Work - Watch your coin balance grow as you track your time. The more productive you are, the more you earn! Exciting Challenges - Push yourself to new heights with personal challenges or compete with friends. Set duration goals and see who can stay focused the longest. Win Big - Emerge victorious in challenges and watch your coin stash grow. Use your winnings to unlock exciting features! Detailed Stats and Insights (Pro Feature) - Dive deep into your productivity with our comprehensive statistics. Get a clear picture of your habits and improve your efficiency with our unique productivity score. Connect with Friends See what your friends are up to and motivate each other to stay productive. A little friendly competition goes a long way! - Pro Version Unlock the full potential of Timero with our Pro subscription. Get access to detailed stats and more. The best part? You can purchase Pro with either real money or the coins you've earned in the app! Ready to transform your productivity into a fun, rewarding experience? Download Timero now and start your journey to a more efficient you! Remember, time is your most valuable resource – make every second count with Timero! Privacy Policy: https://www.ocule.no/timero/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support Contact: contact@ocule.no

About

Focus Timer & Friend

This app offers a social Pomodoro timer to enhance focus and productivity. It allows users to join or create virtual study rooms, interact with others in real-time chat, and track progress. It's designed to make study sessions more engaging and accountable.

Highlights
  • Social Pomodoro timer
  • Virtual study rooms
  • Real-time chat
  • Progress tracking
  • Focus habit building
  • Customizable study desks
Features
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Pogether – Social Pomodoro & Focus Timer Beat procrastination. Build your focus habit. Study in a real study group — from anywhere. Pogether is a social Pomodoro timer that puts you at a virtual desk with real people. You stay focused, complete your to-do list, and earn gold to decorate your own room — all in one session. BODY DOUBLING FOR FOCUS Join a live study group and work alongside real people in real time. Having someone nearby — even a stranger — is one of the most effective ways to fight procrastination and stay productive. Especially powerful for ADHD and anyone who loses focus the moment they're alone. EARN GOLD. BUILD YOUR ROOM. Every Pomodoro set earns you gold. Spend it decorating your space: furniture, items, your own vibe. Your room grows with your streak — a visible record of every habit you've built. BLOCK DISTRACTIONS WITH FOCUS SHIELD Focus Shield uses Screen Time to block distracting apps the moment your session starts. No willpower needed. Your phone stops being a problem so your productivity can start. TRACK STREAKS & HABITS Daily stats, weekly streaks, and achievements show exactly how consistent you've become. Every completed set counts — and your streak keeps you coming back. CHAT ON BREAK Between sessions, say hi. Share wins. Vent about the deadline. Real-time chat makes it social without breaking your focus. POGETHER PRO • No ads, ever • 5x gold per Pomodoro session • Unlimited custom study desks • Exclusive shop items • Unlimited support Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before renewal. Manage in Apple ID Settings. Privacy Policy: https://pogether.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Timero4 screens
Focus Timer & Friend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timero at 4.7 against Focus Timer & Friend's 3.7. Timero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (530 vs 3). Focus Timer & Friend's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Timero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Timer & Friend sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timero has 530 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Timero's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus Timer & Friend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timero ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus Timer & Friend fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timero versus Focus Timer & Friend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeroFocus Timer & Friend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (530 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings530 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB142 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOcule ASNusret Uzman

Customer experience

Timero

All ratings522 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative25.6%

Focus Timer & Friend

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Timero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Time tracking not working properly
  • App signing out users randomly
  • Unable to create account

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow choosing which challenge to count work towards
  • Add stopwatch feature to record study time
  • Provide more statistics and data for free users
  • Add widgets for home screen progress tracking
  • Allow editing of challenges after creation

Focus Timer & Friend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Timero

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1500 Coins$1.99
8 purchases

Focus Timer & Friend

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Discount$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Discount$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium (Save More)$39.991 Year
  • 3 Day Trial$39.991 Year
  • 14 Day Trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Discount$39.99
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Timero free?
Timero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer & Friend free?
Focus Timer & Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timero or Focus Timer & Friend?
Timero is rated higher. Timero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Focus Timer & Friend averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Timero or Focus Timer & Friend have ads?
Focus Timer & Friend shows ads; Timero does not.
Which is updated more often, Timero or Focus Timer & Friend?
Timero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus Timer & Friend fortnightly. Most recently, Timero was updated on November 4, 2026 and Focus Timer & Friend on November 4, 2026.

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