Comparison

Focus Timer vs Chronos

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

Chronos

Enhance your concentration by blocking distracting apps and immersing yourself in calming music. Track your focus sessions and build better habits for deep work.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Curated lofi and ambient sounds
  • Track focus streaks
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Offline music playback
  • App blocking via Family Controls
  • Home screen widgets and Siri Shortcuts
Features
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Your phone should help you focus, not distract you. Chronos blocks addictive apps, plays calming lofi beats, and tracks your progress - turning screen time into deep work. Whether you're studying for exams, working from home, or creating your next project, Chronos helps you stay in the zone. KEY BENEFITS: - Block distracting apps during focus sessions - Immerse yourself in curated lofi and ambient sounds - Track your focus streaks and build better habits - Works seamlessly with iOS widgets and Siri FEATURES: Powerful Focus Timers Create custom focus sessions from 5 minutes to 3 hours. Use focus cycles with automatic breaks, or design your own workflow. Strict Mode locks you into your session for maximum commitment. Curated Focus Music Choose from a library of lofi beats, ambient soundscapes, rain sounds, fireplace crackling, and more. Download tracks for offline use and let the sounds enhance your concentration. Smart App Blocking Powered by Apple's Family Controls, Chronos blocks distracting apps only during active focus sessions. Customize your block screen with motivational quotes or focus tips. Your data stays on your device. Beautiful Analytics Track your daily, weekly, and monthly focus time. View contribution streaks, session history, and completion rates. Understand your productivity patterns and improve over time. Widgets & Shortcuts Start focus sessions directly from your Home Screen with widgets. Use Siri Shortcuts for hands-free control. Live Activities keep your timer visible during sessions. PERFECT FOR: - Students preparing for exams - Remote workers needing deep focus - Writers and creatives seeking flow states - Anyone looking to reduce screen time Privacy Policy: https://trilliwon.com/apps/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://trilliwon.com/apps/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Chronos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chronos at every 6 days against Focus Timer's every 6 months. Chronos also leads on monetization model (freemium vs paid) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). Focus Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 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. Focus Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Chronos sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Chronos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer ships an update every 6 months, Chronos every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Focus Timer versus Chronos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerChronos
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJia GeTRILLIWON, Co.

Customer experience

Focus Timer

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

Chronos

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Chronos

Subscriptions3
  • Chronos Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Chronos Premium (Annual - Discount)$7.991 Year
  • Chronos Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chronos Pro Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chronos free?
Chronos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Chronos?
Focus Timer is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chronos averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Focus Timer or Chronos have ads?
Neither Focus Timer nor Chronos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Chronos?
Focus Timer ships an update every 6 months, and Chronos every 6 days. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Chronos on October 17, 2026.

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