Comparison

Orbit Focus vs FocusTimer

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

Head to head
About

Orbit Focus

This app encourages real-world connections by temporarily limiting access to distracting apps. It unlocks your chosen apps once you log an interaction with a friend, helping you build healthier device habits.

Highlights
  • App Limiting via Screen Time
  • Connection Tracking & Statistics
  • Complete On-Device Privacy
  • Positive Reinforcement for Connection
  • Customizable App Restrictions
Features
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In a world of endless scrolling, Orbit Focus helps you prioritize what truly matters - your relationships. Orbit uses Screen Time to gently encourage real human connection by temporarily limiting access to your chosen apps until you reach out to a friend. How It Works: - Set your "connection days" - the days you want to prioritize relationships - Choose which apps to limit on those days (social media, games, etc.) - On connection days, your selected apps are locked until you make the effort to connect - Simply log a connection in Orbit and your apps instantly unlock for the day - Track your connection habits and celebrate your progress Key Features: - App Limiting - Uses iOS Screen Time to temporarily limit distracting apps on your chosen days - Connection Tracking - Monitor your progress with beautiful statistics showing your connection patterns - Complete Privacy - All data stays on your device. No cloud storage, no tracking, no sharing Perfect For: - Anyone wanting to reduce screen time - People who struggle to reach out but want to stay connected - Those seeking a healthier relationship with their devices - Friends and family members wanting to strengthen their bonds Why Orbit Focus? Unlike harsh app blockers, Orbit Focus creates positive reinforcement. It doesn't punish you - it rewards connection.

About

FocusTimer

Features
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FocusTimerPomo — Pomodoro & Flow Stay focused, work smarter, and build deep work habits with FocusTimerPomo — the Pomodoro timer designed for real productivity. Why FocusTimerPomo? Most timers just count down. FocusTimerPomo tracks your work, shows you patterns, and helps you understand where your time actually goes. Free Features: • Pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals • Basic session tracking • Apple Watch companion app • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Standard timer style FocusTimerPomo Pro: • Galaxy Mode — immersive star field timer with device tilt • Physics Sandbox — satisfying physics-based timer experience • Flip & Minimal timer styles • Full analytics and session reports • Contribution heatmap — visualize your focus streaks • Streak tracking to keep your momentum going • Live Activities — timer on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • iCloud sync across all your devices • Custom tasks to organize your focus sessions • CSV export for your session data • Calendar auto-pause — pauses when you have a meeting • Custom app icons • Blobs home screen widget Try Pro free for 7 days, then choose monthly or annual — cancel anytime. Subscription Information FocusTimerPomo Pro Monthly • Price: $2.99 per month • Duration: 1 month • Auto-renewal: Monthly unless cancelled • Features: Full access to all FocusTimerPomo Pro features FocusTimerPomo Pro Annual • Price: $19.99 per year • Duration: 365 days • Free Trial: 7 days • Auto-renewal: Yearly unless cancelled • Features: All Pro features at significant savings Subscription Terms • Title: FocusTimerPomo Pro • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://digvijaypundir33.github.io/focustimerpomo-legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://digvijaypundir33.github.io/focustimerpomo-legal/terms By using this app, you also agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Orbit Focus4 screens
FocusTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Focus at none against FocusTimer's 2. FocusTimer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads 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. FocusTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Orbit Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Orbit Focus versus FocusTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit FocusFocusTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrbit Scheduler LLCDigvijay Pundir

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Focus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusTimer

Subscriptions2
  • FocusTimerPomo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FocusTimerPomo Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Orbit Focus free?
Orbit Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusTimer free?
FocusTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbit Focus or FocusTimer have ads?
Neither Orbit Focus nor FocusTimer shows ads.

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