Hacking Timer vs FocusKind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hacking Timer
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Time Hack marks time at 30-minute or 1-hour intervals within your selected hours and days. Choose repeating iPhone alarms or notifications that run on Apple Watch. Repeating iPhone alarms (iOS 26 or later) β’ AlarmKit stores the selected times and weekdays as a schedule that repeats every week. β’ Choose a 30-minute or 1-hour interval and one alert timing: at the scheduled time or a chosen number of minutes before it. β’ Select weekdays, weekends, or every day and set your operating hours. β’ Overnight windows and 24-hour operation are supported. β’ Alert times also stay inside the operating window. β’ The next alarm displays the nearest future time from the registered weekly schedule. β’ Stop silences the current alarm; Off also removes future alarms. β’ Alarm authorization is required on iPhone. These audible alarms can sound during Focus and Silent Mode. Apple Watch notifications β’ Configure times, days, and vibration patterns directly on Watch. β’ Choose one alert timing and a 30-minute or 1-hour interval. β’ Schedules that fit the system's notification budget repeat automatically. β’ Larger schedules reserve the nearest notifications first and refill when the app opens or receives a background refresh. This mode needs opportunities to refill. β’ Switching to iPhone alarms waits for Watch notifications to be removed. Changes remain pending while communication is unavailable. β’ Presentation of iPhone alarms on Watch depends on the connection, OS, and system settings. Requirements The iPhone app requires iOS 17 or later. iPhone alarms require iOS 26 or later. Standalone Watch notifications require watchOS 11.4 or later. No account or subscription is required. Settings stay on your devices and synchronize between iPhone and Watch. No developer data collection or advertising tracking.
FocusKind
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Make space for one thing with FocusKind, a flexible focus timer for work, study, movement, meditation, and meaningful time away from distractions. CREATE YOUR SESSION β’ Choose a focus type and duration, including extended 120- and 180-minute sessions. β’ Save reusable presets so favorite routines are ready in seconds. β’ Keep your timer visible with Live Activities, Home Screen widgets, and Apple Watch support. SET THE ATMOSPHERE β’ Pair sessions with ambient sounds and calming looped scenes. β’ Use a distraction-free black screen when you want complete visual quiet. β’ Open Spotify or Apple Music from inside the app. β’ Premium members can unlock more scenes, sounds, and custom ambient photos or videos. REFLECT AND BUILD CONSISTENCY β’ Review sessions on a calendar and see habits by focus type. β’ Record optional journal notes and export them whenever you choose. β’ Earn milestones for streaks and completed sessions. β’ Receive gentle Focus Coach suggestions based on your session reflections. FOCUS WITH SUPPORT β’ Learn practical breathing, posture, meditation, and stress-reset techniques. β’ Premium includes an AI Focus Coach limited to focus, breathing, simple meditation, and gentle movement guidance. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Focus history and journal entries remain under your control. Apple Health integration is optional. FocusKind is a productivity and wellness-support toolβnot medical or mental-health care.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hacking Timer at none against FocusKind's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FocusKind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hacking Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hacking Timer | FocusKind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hiroaki yuasa | Christian Simpson |
In-app purchases
Hacking Timer
No in-app purchases
FocusKind
- FocusKind Premium$4.99
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