Comparison

Focus Timer vs Manas

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Features
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Stay focused with Pomodoro. Block distractions. Build a real focus habit. Focus Timer combines a simple Pomodoro timer with app blocking, so it is easier to start work and keep going without switching between multiple apps. Use it for studying, deep work, ADHD-friendly routines, and distraction-free focus sessions. What you can do with Focus Timer • Run Pomodoro sessions with custom work and break lengths • Block distracting apps during focus sessions • Auto-start the next timer for smoother work cycles • Pause, resume, or end sessions anytime • Track focus time with simple daily and monthly stats • Build streaks and stronger focus habits • Organize sessions by category • Set reminders for planned focus time • Sync your data across devices with Premium Great for • Students • ADHD users • Remote workers • Freelancers • Anyone who wants to focus with fewer distractions Why people use Focus Timer • Pomodoro timer and app blocker in one app • Simple setup and easy daily use • Focus stats that help you stay consistent • A clearer way to study and work without interruptions Focus Timer is designed to help you start faster, stay focused longer, and make steady progress every day. Some features, including sync, may require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://iosdeveloper.uk/focus/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://iosdeveloper.uk/focus/privacy/

About

Manas

Features
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Manas keeps your todos in sync between iPhone and Mac, then helps you compare your plan with the work you actually did. On iPhone: • Capture todos the moment they come to mind • Organize tasks into clear groups • Plan today and upcoming days in one continuous feed • See evidence-backed progress from your Mac • Keep a focused widget on your Home Screen • Sync securely across devices with phone sign-in On Mac, Manas can read your local day context—coding sessions, Screen Time, browser history, and Messages—to show whether each todo is done, in progress, or not started. Raw source databases stay on your Mac. No ads. No analytics. No selling your data.

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Manas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manas at none against Focus Timer's 4. Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Focus Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Manas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer ships an update weekly, Manas every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus Timer versus Manas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerManas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei BogoslovskiiViraat Das

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Pomodoro Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Manas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manas free?
Manas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer or Manas have ads?
Neither Focus Timer nor Manas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Manas?
Focus Timer ships an update weekly, and Manas every 4 weeks. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Manas on October 24, 2026.

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