Comparison

juuno vs PhoneDown

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

Head to head
About

juuno

This minimalist timer aids focus using the Pomodoro Technique, with 25-minute work sessions and short breaks. It's designed for students, remote workers, and creatives to improve productivity and build habits.

Highlights
  • 25-minute focus sessions
  • Short and long break cycles
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Optional focus mode
  • No accounts, ads, or data collection
Features
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Juuno is a beautifully minimal focus timer that helps you stay on track with the Pomodoro Technique — 25 minutes of deep work followed by short breaks. Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or just trying to reclaim your attention, Juuno makes it simple to get in the zone and build lasting habits. Features 25-minute focus sessions Short and long break cycles Clean, distraction-free interface Optional focus mode to block out noise Auto-restart and session tracking (coming soon) No accounts. No ads. No data collection. Just a focused experience designed to help you do your best work. Juuno is perfect for students, remote workers, creatives, or anyone who wants to get more done and feel better doing it. Start your focus journey today with Juuno.

About

PhoneDown

Features
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PhoneDown : Redefining Focus with Ritual Put Down Phone helps you cultivate deep focus through the simple yet powerful ritual of flipping your phone over. This action marks the start of your focused time, making concentration a habit. After each session, earn collectible rewards to make staying focused fun and motivating. With this idea in mind, I created this focus timer app. It serves as a personal commitment and aims to bring moments of calm to your busy life, helping you build and maintain the habit of deep work. If you find it hard to focus and often reach for your phone, try turning it screen down. Let this physical act signal the start of your focus time and better protect your state of flow. Key Features: Flip-to-Start Ritual, Stronger Habits Place your phone face down to automatically begin a focus session. This physical gesture reinforces your intent to focus, turning "flipping over" into a meaningful ritual that helps your brain quickly enter a focused state and gradually build a deep work habit. Flow-State Protection, Fewer Interruptions When a focus task is completed, the session can auto-extend without forcing a break—protecting your flow state from unnecessary interruptions. Low-Interference Design, Purer Focus Live Activity shows your focus progress on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you never need to open the app. After locking, sensor sampling stops automatically to save battery and keep screen-free distractions away—helping you enter true deep focus. Dual Timer Modes, Adapts to Your Needs Choose between Pomodoro cycles (focus + break) or a free stopwatch mode, fitting different scenarios like studying, working, or reading. Build your focus habit your way. Progress Tracking, See Your Growth Review your total focus time for today or this week, find your best focus hours, and visualize your progress. Every session adds up—watch your focus habit grow. Collectibles Motivation, Make Consistency Fun Earn virtual collectibles after each focus session. With over 5,600 unique items to collect and a sticker-album style system that prevents duplicates, you’ll always have new surprises to look forward to—making focus engaging and rewarding. Personalized Settings, Tailor Your Experience Customize tasks, sound effects, haptic feedback, and notifications to match your preferences. Make Put Down Phone work the way you do. Get in Touch Feel free to reach out at: Email: 844561094@qq.com Subscription Price & Terms Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. The purchase is a one-time payment for lifetime membership and takes effect immediately—no need to restart the app. Member Benefits: ×3 Collectibles multiplier (compared to free version) ×3 Drop-rate protection for Rare, Epic & Legendary collectibles Exclusive features like custom app icons Legal End User License Agreement: https://chambray-gram-e77.notion.site/End-User-License-Agreement-APP-2a89aadf2e3d80d2af2fcf248d2f8b17 Privacy Policy: https://chambray-gram-e77.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-APP-2a89aadf2e3d8023a92fc34314623d02

Screenshots

juuno4 screens
PhoneDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: juuno at none against PhoneDown's 3. juuno also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. PhoneDown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. juuno asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
juuno versus PhoneDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjuunoPhoneDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan Cuff家正 黄

In-app purchases

None

juuno

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PhoneDown

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$12.99

Questions

Is juuno free?
juuno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoneDown free?
PhoneDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do juuno or PhoneDown have ads?
Neither juuno nor PhoneDown shows ads.

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