Comparison

Focal Timer vs Swipe it off

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

Head to head
About

Focal Timer

Features
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Focus better, achieve more with Focal - your minimalist productivity timer designed for professionals. Transform your work sessions into deep, focused blocks of uninterrupted productivity. Key Features: Minimalist Focus Timer Clean, distraction-free interface Customizable work sessions Beautiful progress animations Notification controls Focus Analytics Track daily progress Analyze focus patterns View completion rates Monitor productivity trends Custom Environments Personalized themes Focus-enhancing sounds Haptic feedback Session preferences Professional Tools Detailed statistics Focus pattern insights Performance tracking Data visualization Perfect for: Professionals Remote workers Knowledge workers Creative professionals Software developers Writers & content creators Students & researchers Why choose Focal: Clean, minimalist design focused on productivity Zero distractions - just you and your focus timer Beautiful, intuitive interface Detailed insights into your focus patterns Customizable to match your work style No subscriptions - all features included

About

Swipe it off

Features
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Plan smarter. Finish faster. Stay in control. Swipe it off, deadline manager, helps students turn chaos into clear, daily action โ€” one swipe at a time. Start every morning with a swipe session: review your tasks like flashcards and decide what youโ€™ll focus on today. With powerful features like focus mode, deadline rules, and AI-powered planning coming soon, you'll actually finish the things you start, doesn't matter if it's homework, assignment or ongoing project. Why Youโ€™ll Love It: Swipe to Plan Start each day by swiping through your tasks โ€” just pick what to do today. Stay on Track Your selected tasks show up in a clean, chronological timeline โ€” no clutter. Deadline Enforcement If a task is due today, youโ€™ll be required to address it. No more ignoring deadlines. AI Task Breakdown (Coming soon!) Tell the app โ€œI have an assignment due in 7 daysโ€ โ€” and let the AI split it into subtasks with deadlines. Daily Goal System Set how many tasks you want to complete each day โ€” and build momentum. Focus Mode Full-screen, distraction-free view with a timer to help you get it done.

Screenshots

Focal Timer3 screens
Swipe it off4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focal Timer and Swipe it off are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focal Timer versus Swipe it off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocal TimerSwipe it off
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajdeep DasPavel Klimes

In-app purchases

None

Focal Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Swipe it off

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focal Timer free?
Focal Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swipe it off free?
Swipe it off is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focal Timer or Swipe it off have ads?
Neither Focal Timer nor Swipe it off shows ads.

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