Comparison

Focus Timer vs CalcKey

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

This app offers a distraction-free Pomodoro timer to enhance productivity and build habits for work or study. It features progress tracking, customizable focus sessions, and a minimal interface. Enjoy a lifetime premium experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free Pomodoro timer
  • Progress tracking with iCloud sync
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Minimalist and elegant interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Personalizable color themes
Features
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No ads. Just focus. Tomo is a clean, distraction-free Pomodoro timer built around the proven Pomodoro Technique. Stay productive, avoid procrastination, and build better habits—whether you're working, studying, reading, writing, coding, exercising, or reducing screen time. — FOCUS WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Use structured focus sessions and breaks, or create your own routine with custom durations and cycles. — ORGANIZE YOUR TIME Create categories for Work, Study, Reading, Exercise, Language Learning, and more. See exactly where your focus goes. — BUILD LASTING HABITS Every session is automatically recorded. Track streaks, stay consistent, and build momentum over time. — MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS Understand your productivity with detailed statistics and focus history. See how much time you've spent focused and which categories matter most. — CALENDAR & HABIT VIEW Visualize your focus journey day by day. Review past sessions and celebrate your progress. — SYNCED WITH ICLOUD Your sessions, categories, and progress are securely backed up in iCloud and automatically synced across your Apple devices. — CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Choose your preferred: • Focus duration • Break length • Cycle count • Color theme Make Tomo work the way you do. — MINIMAL BY DESIGN No ads. No clutter. No unnecessary distractions. Just a beautifully designed focus timer. — WORKS OFFLINE Stay focused anywhere. Sound and haptic notifications keep you on track when sessions end. — Whether you're preparing for exams, working on important projects, managing ADHD, building healthier habits, or simply trying to spend less time on your phone, Tomo helps you make every session count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CalcKey

Perform calculations directly within any app using a smart keyboard extension. Get instant results for basic and scientific equations, with a history of your calculations. Enjoy a seamless typing experience and smart formatting.

Highlights
  • Keyboard calculator extension
  • Real-time results
  • Basic & scientific calculators
  • Calculation history
  • Smart formatting
  • Standalone app option
Features
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CalcKey – Smart Calculator Keyboard Calculate Instantly. Anywhere. Anytime. No more switching between apps just to do quick math! With CalcKey, you get a powerful calculator app and an intelligent keyboard extension — so you can calculate right inside Messages, Notes, Mail, or any app without ever leaving your screen. Key Features: - Keyboard Calculator Extension – Instantly calculate while chatting or typing. Works in Messages, WhatsApp, Notes, and more! - Real-Time Results – Get instant answers as you type. - Basic & Scientific Calculators – From quick sums to advanced equations, CalcKey does it all. - Calculation History – View, copy, or reuse past results easily. - Haptic Feedback – Enjoy subtle vibrations for a smooth typing experience. - Smart Formatting – Supports decimals, thousands separators, and clear result display. - Works Everywhere – Use it as a standalone app or directly from your keyboard. Perfect for messaging apps! Reply, calculate, and chat — all without leaving the conversation. CalcKey makes multitasking effortless. Subscription Pricing, Policy & Terms: - Monthly Plan - $3.99/per month - LifeTime Access - $19.99/One time charge - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 - hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms & Condition: https://www.righttracksit.com/calckey/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.righttracksit.com/calckey/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
CalcKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Timer at 100% against CalcKey's 0%. Focus Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9). CalcKey's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 $3.99 per month and CalcKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of CalcKey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer ships an update every 6 months, CalcKey every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Focus Timer versus CalcKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerCalcKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJia GeRight Tracks IT Limited

Customer experience

Focus Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CalcKey

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

CalcKey

Subscriptions1
  • CalcKey Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • One time purchase$19.99

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcKey free?
CalcKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or CalcKey?
Focus Timer is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CalcKey averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Focus Timer or CalcKey have ads?
Neither Focus Timer nor CalcKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or CalcKey?
Focus Timer ships an update every 6 months, and CalcKey every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and CalcKey on October 24, 2026.

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