Hard Truth vs Focus Timer & Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hard Truth
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Ever wonder just how much of your life is behind you – and how much is still ahead? Hard Truth visualizes your lifetime as simple symbols, so every passing year or milestone is easy to see at a glance. Set up personal counters for your own goals or events, and stay motivated every step of the way. Swipe Through Milestones – See your progress in any aspect of life. Add & Edit Counters – Track retirements, events, or personal deadlines. Widget Integration – Glance at your timeline on your Home Screen. Simple Setup – Enter your birth date and location for a unique estimate. Start living with more awareness of your time.
Focus Timer & Planner
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Actify — Turn your phone into a low‑stimulus focus zone Battling endless scrolling or startup paralysis? Actify transforms your screen into a calm, looping worksite where a tiny miner toils as long as you do. One tap starts a lock‑screen focus session that blocks distractions, delivers gentle nudges, and rewards every minute you stay on task. How it works 1. One‑Tap Start – Pick a 20/25/30‑minute slot and hit Start. 2. Screen Lock + Subtle Animation – A soothing, slow‑progress scene holds just enough motion to keep ADHD brains engaged without hijacking attention. 3. Smart Nudges – If you try to quit early, the miner pops up with a quick pep talk (“Just 5 more minutes to level up your pickaxe!”). 4. Earn & Upgrade – Rack up coins for every finished session, level up your character, unlock new tools, and watch your stats climb in the StatsView. Why it helps • Low‑stimulus environment blocks high‑dopamine apps yet avoids boredom. • Micro‑task guidance bridges the hardest step for ADHD users—getting started. • Visible progress + virtual rewards boost dopamine, turning focus into a game. • Structured breaks prevent burnout and keep momentum rolling. Extra power‑ups • Insightful charts track daily focus streaks and peak productivity hours. • Smart Planner schedules multi‑step nudges before each task so you glide from plan to action. Download Actify Focus today, tap once, and tunnel straight into flow—no willpower required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer & Planner at none against Hard Truth's 1. Hard Truth's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Hard Truth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Timer & Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hard Truth | Focus Timer & Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikolaus Letsche-Fried | WING YI NG |
In-app purchases
Hard Truth
- Hard Truth Unlimited$2.99
Focus Timer & Planner
No in-app purchases
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