Comparison

Roundly vs Focus40

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

Head to head
About

Roundly

Features
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The interval timer that keeps you coming back. Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP and For Time, all free, with no ads and no tracking. Build any workout in seconds, train with clear voice cues, and keep your streak going with a progress grid that fills up every day you show up. EVERY TIMER YOU NEED • Tabata, Intervals, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, Countdown, Stopwatch • Mix: stack blocks with their own timing per exercise • Tap to count AMRAP rounds, with split times • Runs in the background, on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island COACHING THAT TALKS TO YOU • Voice announces each phase, the next exercise and time left • 3-2-1 countdowns, halfway cues, haptics and screen flash • Your music keeps playing and lowers automatically for cues BUILD THE HABIT • Streaks, weekly goals and a year-long progress grid • Achievements and shareable workout cards • Effort rating and notes after every session TRAIN SMARTER • 30-day programs for fat burn, strength and consistency • Exercise library with demos and form tips • Warm-up and cool-down stretches matched to the muscles you trained • Friend challenges: send a link, compare rounds, no account needed APPLE ECOSYSTEM • Apple Watch app with heart rate • Saves to Apple Health • Widgets, Siri and Shortcuts, iCloud sync PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No tracking. No sign-up. ROUNDLY PRO Every timer stays free. Pro adds the Apple Watch app, programs, stats and records, widgets and iCloud sync. Choose monthly, yearly (with free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage them in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focus40

This app offers interactive eye exercises and focus training to improve visual health. It utilizes AR to measure reading distance and provides personalized settings for various exercise modes. Track your progress and reduce eye strain in just a few minutes daily.

Highlights
  • AR reading distance measurement
  • 5 eye exercise modes
  • Personalized time and speed settings
  • Progress tracking
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Focus40** is an interactive app designed to support your eye health and enhance your focus abilities. • Measure reading distance with AR technology • 5 different eye exercise modes (Circular, Zigzag, Star, etc.) • Personalisation with time and speed settings • Record and track progress • User-friendly interface • Those experiencing blurred vision • Individuals who spend long hours in front of screens • Anyone looking to increase their reading focus time • Anyone wanting to reduce eye strain Give your eyes the break they deserve in just 3 minutes with Focus40.

Screenshots

Roundly4 screens
Focus404 screens

Verdict

The call

Roundly and Focus40 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. Roundly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus40 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roundly ships an update every 11 months, Focus40 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Roundly versus Focus40: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundlyFocus40
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHieu ChauMesut Akbas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Roundly

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited$39.99
3 purchases

Focus40

Subscriptions2
  • Focus40 Plus Monthly Sub.7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Focus40 Plus – Yearly Sub.7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus40 Plus-Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Roundly free?
Roundly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus40 free?
Focus40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roundly or Focus40 have ads?
Neither Roundly nor Focus40 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roundly or Focus40?
Roundly ships an update every 11 months, and Focus40 every 6 months. Most recently, Roundly was updated on November 4, 2026 and Focus40 on October 30, 2026.

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