Comparison

Hard Truth vs Focus Timer & Planner

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

Head to head
About

Hard Truth

Features
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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.

About

Focus Timer & Planner

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hard Truth4 screens
Focus Timer & Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hard Truth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Timer & Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hard Truth versus Focus Timer & Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHard TruthFocus Timer & Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolaus Letsche-FriedWING YI NG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hard Truth

One-time1
  • Hard Truth Unlimited$2.99
None

Focus Timer & Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hard Truth free?
Hard Truth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer & Planner free?
Focus Timer & Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hard Truth or Focus Timer & Planner have ads?
Focus Timer & Planner shows ads; Hard Truth does not.

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