Comparison

FocusShare vs Intervals

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

Head to head
About

FocusShare

Features
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Share your “Do Not Disturb” status — with the people around you. No more “Are you busy?” interruptions. Just quiet, deep work. Tired of losing focus to small interruptions — like, “Have you heard about the new coffee shop downtown?” FocusShare helps you stay in flow by making your focus status visible to the people around you. Built for deep work, it reduces distractions — without needing to tell everyone or put up physical signs. With FocusShare, you can: • Share your focus status in real life • Follow a partner, friend, or teammate’s focus in real time • Avoid interruptions that break your concentration • Start instantly — no account or personal info required Whether you’re working from home, in the office, writing, coding, or studying, FocusShare protects your attention by helping others know when not to disturb — and when you’re available again. No account. No chats. No distractions. Just presence. FocusShare is open source — built by someone who values long, uninterrupted blocks of deep work, just like you.

About

Intervals

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ELEVATE YOUR FOCUS Intervals is a beautifully designed focus timer that helps you master deep work and achieve peak productivity. Inspired by the proven Pomodoro Technique with a stunning futuristic aesthetic, Intervals makes it easy to build consistent focus habits. POWERFUL YET SIMPLE Choose your session length, start the timer, and immerse yourself in distraction-free work. Intervals handles the rest—tracking your progress, celebrating your achievements, and helping you build unstoppable momentum. KEY FEATURES • Multiple Session Presets - Quick Focus: Perfect for short bursts (15min work, 3min breaks) - Classic Pomodoro: The proven 25/5 method - Deep Work: Extended 50-minute focus sessions - Ultra Focus: Maximum 90-minute deep work periods • Beautiful Futuristic Design - Stunning neon cyberpunk aesthetic - Smooth flip-clock animations - Immersive animated backgrounds - Dark mode optimized • Comprehensive Progress Tracking - Daily, weekly, and all-time statistics - Streak tracking to build consistency - Session history and insights - Visual progress charts • Smart Features - Keep screen awake during sessions - Customizable sound effects - Haptic feedback on completions - Landscape mode for distraction-free focus • Flexible Customization - Adjust work and break durations - Set cycles before long breaks - Control sound volume - Enable/disable features as needed PROVEN PRODUCTIVITY METHOD The interval timer technique (Pomodoro) is scientifically proven to: - Improve focus and concentration - Reduce mental fatigue - Increase productivity by up to 25% - Build sustainable work habits - Combat procrastination WHY INTERVALS? Unlike cluttered productivity apps, Intervals embraces minimalism. No distracting features, no social pressure, no subscriptions. Just a beautiful, powerful tool that helps you do your best work. PERFECT FOR Students studying for exams Developers writing code Writers crafting content Designers creating projects Anyone seeking better focus YOUR FOCUS JOURNEY STARTS NOW Download Intervals and experience the future of focused work. Build streaks, track progress, and achieve your goals with the most beautiful interval timer on the App Store. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. No account required. No tracking. Complete privacy. Developed by fatanidev with passion for productivity and design.

Screenshots

FocusShare3 screens
Intervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusShare at none against Intervals's shown. Intervals's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FocusShare versus Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusShareIntervals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonas Philipp Haru Andres Vetsch*sabaa Fatani

In-app purchases

None

FocusShare

No in-app purchases

None

Intervals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusShare free?
FocusShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FocusShare or Intervals have ads?
Intervals shows ads; FocusShare does not.

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