Comparison

Precommit vs FocuTime

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

Head to head
About

Precommit

Features
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Precommit - the deadline that won’t let you wiggle out Ditch procrastination by locking the things you care about (apps, photos, notes) behind goals you choose. When the goal is met, Precommit unlocks automatically. Until then, temptation stays sealed. Simple, brutal, effective. Why you’ll love it • Timer Locks - Set any countdown from 5 minutes to 30 days. Perfect for focus sprints and exam marathons. • Location Locks - Make yourself go to the gym, library or park. Choose “Visit only” or “Stay X minutes” for extra accountability. • Health Locks - Syncs with Apple Health to release when you hit steps, calories, workouts or stand-hours. • App-Usage Locks - Block TikTok, games or entire categories until you’ve spent time being productive elsewhere. • Force Unlock with Cooldown – Need out early? You can—but only after waiting out a cooldown timer that makes you feel the pain of breaking your commitment. No payments, no cheats. • Privacy-first - All goals and files live on device. We never see your data. • Beautifully native - Built with Swift and SwiftUI. How it works 1. Pick what you want to lock access to (photo, video, note, or selected apps). 2. Choose a lock type and set the goal. 3. Hit Precommit - your content disappears from view. 4. Complete the goal. Precommit verifies it in real time and puts everything back. 5. Or, force unlock—but only after a mandatory cooldown that stops knee-jerk impulses. Free for everyone – for now • Use Timer Locks completely free. • Upgrade to Precommit Premium for unlimited locks and all advanced lock types (Location, Health, App Usage, Chess). • $2.99/month in the US (prices vary by region). • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Requirements & compatibility • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Apple Health locks require Health access permission • GPS locks require “Always” or “Allow While Using” Location permission for background verification Stop negotiating with your future self. Download Precommit and make action the only way out. Privacy Policy: https://www.yogeshchhawasaria.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FocuTime

Enhance productivity with a focus timer that blocks distracting apps. Utilize the Pomodoro technique with customizable work and break intervals, track progress, and view detailed statistics to optimize your workflow.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Distracting app blocking
  • Customizable work/break durations
  • Live Activity & Dynamic Island integration
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • 30-day advanced statistics
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Stay focused. Block distractions. Get more done. FocuTime is a simple, powerful focus timer built on the Pomodoro technique. Work in short, intense sprints, take purposeful breaks, and keep distractions out so you can finish what matters. How it works Focus - Start a 25-minute sprint (or set your own). Short Break - Recharge for 5 minutes. Repeat - Complete four cycles. Long Break - Rest deeper and reset. Key features App Blocking: Automatically limit distracting apps during focus sessions. Live Activity & Dynamic Island: Track your timer from the Lock Screen, no app switching. Custom Timers: Set work and break lengths to fit your flow. One-Tap Start: Big, clear controls, just tap and focus. Progress & Streaks: See sessions, build momentum, and stay motivated. Advanced Stats (30-Day): Beautiful charts reveal trends and time well spent. iCloud Sync: Keep timers, stats, and settings in step across iPhone and iPad. Thoughtful Design: Clean UI, haptics, and Light/Dark Mode. What’s included Free: Pomodoro timer, custom durations, basic stats, streaks, Live Activity. Paid (Student / Pro / Lifetime): App Blocking. Pro / Lifetime: iCloud Sync + 30-day advanced stats. Why you’ll love it Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.focutime.app/privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.focutime.app/privacy

Screenshots

Precommit4 screens
FocuTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Precommit at 18.0 against FocuTime's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Precommit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and FocuTime sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Precommit ships an update every 10 days, FocuTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Precommit versus FocuTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecommitFocuTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYogesh ChhawasariaEmad Bayramy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Precommit

Subscriptions1
  • Precommit Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
5 purchases

FocuTime

Subscriptions4
  • FocuTime Student3 Days trial$0.597 Days
  • Focutime Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • FocuTime Student7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • FocuTime Pro7 Days trial$58.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocuTime Lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is Precommit free?
Precommit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocuTime free?
FocuTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Precommit or FocuTime have ads?
Neither Precommit nor FocuTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Precommit or FocuTime?
Precommit ships an update every 10 days, and FocuTime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Precommit was updated on October 24, 2026 and FocuTime on October 19, 2026.

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