Hush vs Visual Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hush
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Take back control of your time. Hush is a free screen time app that helps you focus by blocking distracting apps β instantly. Pair it with our NFC-powered Hush token to lock social media and other time-wasting apps with a single tap. Tap again when youβre ready to return. No subscriptions. No passwords. No judgment. Just space to be present. Whether youβre working, creating, studying, or spending time with people you care about β Hush helps you stay present and in control. Why Hush? β’ One-tap Focus Mode (powered by your Hush token) β’ Instantly block social media and distractions β’ Stay mindful without being tracked β’ Built for creators, freelancers & digital minimalists β’ Stylish. Simple. Affordable. Private & Safe We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Unlike most apps, we don't ask for your email, or creating an account. All your data never leaves your device.
Visual Focus Timer
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Do you struggle with time blindness, ADHD, or standard timers that just trigger anxiety? Welcome to the ultimate tool built for your brain. Visual Focus Timer helps you wrap your head around time by turning abstract numbers into a beautiful, shrinking visual block. Instead of watching stressful seconds tick down, you can see exactly how much time you have left at a glance. Whether you are using the Pomodoro technique, studying for finals, or tackling household chores, this app is designed to get you into deep hyper-focus effortlessly. WHY VISUAL FOCUS TIMER WORKS: β’ Visual Timeboxing: A stunning, animated color block drains as time goes by, giving your brain an instant spatial understanding of time. β’ Built for ADHD & Neurodivergence: Designed specifically to combat time blindness without numeric anxiety. β’ One-Tap Presets: Quickly jump into action with local presets for micro-tasks, hyper-focus blocks, or deep work. β’ Haptic Sensory Alerts: Feel your progress with satisfying haptic feedback vibration patterns that guide your focus and reward your finished tasks. β’ Privacy First: 100% offline. No accounts, no data collecting, and no tedious setup. Just open it and focus. Perfect for time blocking, ADHD management, study sessions, productivity tracking, and minimalist lifestyle routines. Take control of your day now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hush at none against Visual Focus Timer's shown. Visual Focus Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hush | Visual Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aeloch Kim | Maria Guadalupe Escamilla Hernandez |
In-app purchases
Hush
No in-app purchases
Visual Focus Timer
No in-app purchases









