Comparison

For Focus vs TickBoom

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

Head to head
About

For Focus

Features
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Overwhelmed by drifting focus and task piles? ForFocus is the ADHD brain’s routine-and-focus coach. Beat time-blindness, procrastination, and distraction with visual timers, energy-level tasks, and AI task breakdowns. WHY FORFOCUS WORKS FOR ADHD ForFocus is built by and for neurodivergent adults. Every tool is tuned to reduce executive-function friction and turn micro-wins into lasting habits. KEY FEATURES • Focus Sessions – Visual (and tactile) timers • AI Magic Breakdown – Speak or type “do taxes” and get bite-size, ordered steps you can actually start. • 3-Item Task Queue – Shows only the next three doable tasks, auto-sorted by energy, due time, and context. • Cross-Device Sync – iCloud keeps tasks and streaks updated on all your devices. • Privacy First – No ads, no tracking; your data lives in your iCloud account. HOW USERS WIN Start tasks in under 60 seconds—no more endless setup screens. Feel the passage of time with visual & haptic cues to fight time-blindness. Replace overwhelm with clear, bite-size next actions. Build consistent daily rhythms that survive low-dopamine days. For detailed information, please visit our Privacy Policy: noworrieslifestyle.com/privacy-policy and EULA: https://www.noworrieslifestyle.com/eula/

About

TickBoom

Features
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TickBoom turns your goals into real commitments instead of vague intentions. Set a goal, choose a duration, start the countdown, and work until the timer hits zero. At the end, you face a simple outcome: success or failure. Less procrastination. More action. A lot more things actually finished. Unlike a basic to‑do list or a standard timer, TickBoom adds urgency, accountability, and momentum. You are not just listing tasks – you are committing to them in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH TICKBOOM: – Create time‑bound goals and commitments instead of endless lists – Track active time and real progress, session after session – Build daily streaks and monitor your success rate over time – Break down bigger goals into clear, manageable subtasks – Use Strict Mode to stay locked in until the countdown ends – Keep focus sessions live on your Lock Screen with Live Activities – Personalize the app with multiple visual themes that match your mood WHY THIS WORKS: Most productivity apps stop at planning. You write tasks, you feel productive… and then nothing moves. TickBoom pushes you one step further: it forces a decision. Did you actually do what you said you would do during that time block – yes or no? That simple success/failure loop is what builds momentum. Each finished session gives you a win. Each missed one is a signal you can see, measure, and improve. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO STRUGGLE TO START AND FINISH: TickBoom is especially powerful if you: – Procrastinate on important but uncomfortable tasks – Open your laptop and drift between apps without real progress – Start many things but rarely bring them to the finish line – Feel overwhelmed by big goals and don’t know where to begin By turning every session into a commitment with a visible result, TickBoom helps you start faster, stay focused longer, and finish more often. PERFECT FOR: – Deep work sessions where you want zero excuses – Studying and revision blocks with a clear start and end – Work sprints for remote workers and freelancers – ADHD-friendly timeboxing with structure and feedback – Anyone tired of “soft” timers that are easy to ignore HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TICKBOOM 1. Pick one concrete task, not a vague project. 2. Set a countdown that feels challenging but realistic. 3. Turn on Strict Mode when you really need to commit. 4. At the end, be honest: success or failure. 5. Use streaks and stats to see your real follow‑through improve. Over time, you will not just “plan better” – you will build a stronger identity: someone who finishes what they start. Download TickBoom and turn your goals into real commitments, one focused session at a time. We continue to develop new features for TickBoom. Your feedback is valuable, so please feel free to send us an email to help us improve: support@tickboom.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://windy-windflower-9a5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-269a1994955d80968e25f2ac4f4986e0?source=copy_link

Screenshots

For Focus4 screens
TickBoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: For Focus at every 5 days against TickBoom's every 3 weeks. TickBoom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. For Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TickBoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

For Focus ships an update every 5 days, TickBoom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
For Focus versus TickBoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFor FocusTickBoom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB74 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNo Worries! Lifestyle, LLCNjelison Razafindrakoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

For Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

TickBoom

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Subscription$79.99

Questions

Is For Focus free?
For Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickBoom free?
TickBoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do For Focus or TickBoom have ads?
Neither For Focus nor TickBoom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, For Focus or TickBoom?
For Focus ships an update every 5 days, and TickBoom every 3 weeks. Most recently, For Focus was updated on October 10, 2026 and TickBoom on October 7, 2026.

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