For Focus vs TickBoom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
For Focus
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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/
TickBoom
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | For Focus | TickBoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | No Worries! Lifestyle, LLC | Njelison Razafindrakoto |
In-app purchases
For Focus
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
TickBoom
- Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime Subscription$79.99









