# Simply Multi Timer vs FocusPaws

The clearest difference is ads: FocusPaws at none against Simply Multi Timer's shown. FocusPaws also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Simply Multi Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simply Multi Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FocusPaws sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simply Multi Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, FocusPaws every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Multi Timer | FocusPaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jisu Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731788096) | [Jinhee Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773035840) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-multi-timer/id6746514607)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Month Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass (Remove Ads) | $5.99 | one-time |


### FocusPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspaws-social-focus-timer/id6773035838)

This app helps you stay focused on tasks by connecting you with friends and featuring cute animal companions. Track your progress visually and achieve your daily goals together, even when apart.

**Highlights:** Focus with friends remotely, Adorable animal companions, Select task and start timer, Track progress visually, Real-time friend status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| time 500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| time 1200 | $1.69 | one-time |
| time 2000 | $2.39 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Multi Timer free?

Simply Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FocusPaws free?

FocusPaws is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Simply Multi Timer or FocusPaws have ads?

Simply Multi Timer shows ads; FocusPaws does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simply Multi Timer or FocusPaws?

Simply Multi Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and FocusPaws every 6 days. Most recently, Simply Multi Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and FocusPaws on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*