Comparison

Offmind vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Offmind

Features
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WHAT IS IT? A separate to-do list for every calendar day. Keep tasks off your mind. ENCRYPTED FOR ABSOLUTE PRIVACY — Nobody (except you) can read your data — not even us. Your data is fully end-to-end encrypted, unlike most to-do apps. — We have no access to your cryptographic keys. They are stored only on each of your devices in the Apple Secure Enclave (a hardware feature of your device) isolated from the main processor to provide an extra layer of security. The app uses them to derive all necessary keys to encrypt and decrypt your data. — We use NIST P-256 elliptic curve keys and AES-256 cryptographic algorithms along with HKDF as a key derivation function for your master key. APPS (Syncs seamlessly between apps) — Mac - MacOS 15+ (Mac M1+) — iPhone - iOS 18+ — iPad - iOS 18+ WE ORIGINALLY BUILT IT FOR OURSELVES We write down every little task we need to do. It brings us peace of mind. Now, we’ve decided to release it for anyone to use. PRICING - 3 MONTHS FOR FREE — No card required. — Pay only if you love it — we give you plenty of time to decide. Afterwards, you can subscribe: — $3 per month, if paid annually — $5 per month, if paid monthly QUESTIONS? FEEDBACK? hi@offmindapp.com AUTO-RENEWABLE Auto-Renewable subscription payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged at the cost of the subscription plan you chose.

About

Focus Timer

Features
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Lock In is a beautifully simple app designed to help you focus with intention and track your time meaningfully. Whether you're studying, working, or building better habits, Lock In keeps you grounded, one session at a time. Features at a Glance:Use our dual-mode Focus Timer or Stopwatch, manage your daily tasks, and visualize your time with powerful progress views that show every minute you’ve earned back. From Live Activities to deep session history, Lock In is built for momentum, not distractions. Features at a Glance: Daily Task Manager • Add, reorder, and group tasks by day • Swipe to create subtasks or remove items • Completion toggles with smart parent/child sync • Keyboard-aware quick add bar Focus Sessions: Timer or Stopwatch • Lock in your time with countdown or count-up modes • Animated progress ring with pause/resume controls • Use while editing tasks • Session time is saved, second-accurate Session History • View detailed logs per day: task completion, start-end times, durations • Swipe to delete any session Life & Time Statistics • See how many days you’ve been alive • Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly heatmaps • Visualize progress across the year Smart Reminders & Notifications • “Session Complete” and 8 PM check-in reminders • Never forget to lock in again Home & Lock Screen Widgets • Live Activity tracking via Dynamic Island and StandBy • Control widget to start/stop focus sessions Fully Themed & iPad Ready • Clean dark/light mode toggle • Optimized layout for iPhone and iPad Private by Design • Everything is stored locally using Core Data • No accounts, no ads, no distractions Start small. Stay consistent. Lock in, get out.

Screenshots

Offmind4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Offmind and Focus Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Offmind ships an update every 11 months, Focus Timer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Offmind versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffmindFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav MusialElementra LLC

In-app purchases

None

Offmind

No in-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Offmind free?
Offmind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Offmind or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Offmind nor Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Offmind or Focus Timer?
Offmind ships an update every 11 months, and Focus Timer every 6 months. Most recently, Offmind was updated on September 14, 2026 and Focus Timer on May 17, 2026.

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