Comparison

Failure vs Focus Timer Game

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

Head to head
About

Failure

Features
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Tired of motivational quotes that don’t work? Failure gives you the push you actually need—by yelling at you like an immigrant mom, coach, or drill sergeant. Whether you’re slacking on the gym, procrastinating on work, or just need someone to hold you accountable, Failure delivers brutally honest reminders that cut through your excuses. Features: - Choose your voice: strict mom, savage coach, or playful threat. - Daily reminders that make you laugh and feel guilty enough to act. - Set habits, track progress, and get called out when you fall behind. - Share your “failures” with friends (if you’re brave enough). Failure isn’t polite. It isn’t gentle. But it works. Terms of Use: https://failureapp.com/legal/terms-of-service

About

Focus Timer Game

This app gamifies productivity by turning focused work sessions into resource gathering for building a virtual city. Earn stone, glass, and iron by staying focused, then use them to construct and upgrade buildings, creating a visual representation of your progress. It's a rewarding way to make better use of your time without added pressure.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus timer
  • City building progression
  • Resource gathering mechanics
  • Visual progress tracking
  • No streak anxiety
  • Subscription for premium features
Features
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Time Miner is the guilt-free productivity game that turns focus into progress. Instead of wasting time, every focused minute earns you resources. Your miner gets to work while you do — mining stone, glass, and iron that you use to build and grow your own city. The more you focus, the more your city thrives. No pressure. No streak anxiety. No fake progress. No ads. No interruptions. Just a fun game that rewards real work. ### How it works * Start a focus session * Your miner gathers resources while you stay focused * Use those resources to construct and upgrade buildings * Build a larger, more impressive city over time ### Build something real Every building represents time you actually spent studying or working. As you earn XP, unlock new buildings, larger structures, and a growing city that reflects your progress. ### A game you don't feel guilty playing Time Miner is designed to feel rewarding *without* distracting you. You don't play instead of focusing — you play *because* you focused. ### Why Time Miner? * Fun, game-like progression * Simple focus timer mechanics * Visual progress you can see and feel * Encourages consistency without pressure * Perfect for studying, working, or deep focus sessions Time Miner doesn't ask for more of your time. It makes better use of the time you already give. **Time Miner — The guilt-free productivity game.** * Includes randomized rewards * Some features require a subscription. See details below. Subscription pricing and terms Time Miner offers the following auto-renewing subscriptions for premium features while your subscription is active: Monthly with a 1-week free trial, then $3.99/month For other currencies, pricing corresponds to the same tier in the App Store Pricing Matrix. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please reach out to us — we'd love to hear from you. Terms of Service: https://cihadturhan.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://cihadturhan.com/privacy

Screenshots

Failure4 screens
Focus Timer Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Timer Game at fortnightly against Failure's monthly. 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. Failure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Focus Timer Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Failure ships an update monthly, Focus Timer Game fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Failure versus Focus Timer Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFailureFocus Timer Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB477 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperThe UrCihad Turhan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Failure

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly 1 Habit$14.991 Month
  • Monthly 3 Habits$24.991 Month
1 purchases

Focus Timer Game

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly (Early Bird)7 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Failure free?
Failure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer Game free?
Focus Timer Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Failure or Focus Timer Game have ads?
Neither Failure nor Focus Timer Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Failure or Focus Timer Game?
Failure ships an update monthly, and Focus Timer Game fortnightly. Most recently, Failure was updated on September 20, 2026 and Focus Timer Game on August 30, 2026.

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