Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer vs Win 10 Minutes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer
This app pairs you with a shy artist companion to help you overcome procrastination and distraction. Work together to transform an empty studio into a thriving creative space, making progress visible and rewarding.
- Artist companion for focus sessions
- Transforming a virtual studio
- Earning rewards for focus
- Building motivation through connection
- Visual progress tracking
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**Stop Fighting Your Brain. Start Building With Your Buddy.** Tired of productivity apps that make you feel guilty when you struggle to focus? You're not broken, and you don't need another timer that judges your every move. You need a companion who understands that some days are harder than others, and that real progress comes from showing up consistently - not perfectly. Focus Buddy transforms your daily struggles with procrastination and distraction into a meaningful partnership. Instead of battling your ADHD brain or fighting against your natural rhythms, you'll work alongside a shy artist companion who faces the same challenges you do. Together, you'll build something beautiful while getting things done. **HERE'S HOW WE HELP YOU SUCCEED:** **1. We Replace Shame With Understanding** Your artist buddy has just moved into a new creative space but - just like you - has misplaced all their supplies and feels overwhelmed by the empty room. There's no judgment here, only the shared experience of starting over and figuring things out together. Every focus session helps both of you grow stronger. **2. We Make Progress Visible And Rewarding** Watch your companion's empty studio transform into a thriving creative sanctuary as you complete focus sessions. Earn pencils to unlock furniture, art supplies, and decorations. See immediate, beautiful results that prove your effort matters, even when your main tasks feel overwhelming or abstract. **3. We Build Genuine Motivation Through Connection** This isn't just gamification - it's a real relationship. Your buddy reacts to your presence, grows more confident through your support, and creates a space you'll both love spending time in. When focus feels impossible, you're not just working for yourself - you're helping someone who believes in you. **THE EXPERIENCE:** - Start by discovering an empty studio with mysterious covered easels - Help your companion find their misplaced art supplies through focus sessions - Transform the space together with beautiful decorations - Watch your buddy grow from shy to confident - Build a creative sanctuary you'll both love **COMING SOON:** - Enhanced buddy animations and emotional interactions - Gallery system to collect and share your companion's artwork - Commission specific pieces and collaborate on masterpieces **PERFECT FOR:** - Students who need study motivation without punishment - Professionals managing ADHD while building healthy work habits - Anyone tired of productivity apps that create more guilt - Creative minds who want focus tools that honor their artistic nature - People seeking genuine connection in their productivity journey **WHY FOCUS BUDDY WORKS:** Traditional productivity apps treat focus like a battle you need to win. Focus Buddy treats it like a partnership you need to nurture. Your companion's growth mirrors your own journey—every small effort creates something beautiful, and every session brings you both closer to your potential. The empty studio isn't failure. It's possibility. And you're not facing it alone. --- **SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED:** Focus Buddy requires a yearly subscription to access all features described above, including the companion experience, studio transformation, earning pencils, unlocking furniture and decorations, and all buddy interactions. **New users receive a 3-day free trial with full access to all features.** After the trial period, a yearly subscription is required to continue using the app. You can cancel anytime during the trial period without being charged. Help & Support: https://www.yourfocusbuddy.com/help Privacy Policy: https://www.yourfocusbuddy.com/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.yourfocusbuddy.com/legal/terms Support: help@yourfocusbuddy.com
Win 10 Minutes
Enhance focus with timed sessions that block distractions and reward productivity with a city-building game. Turn tasks into an adventure as you grow a virtual Roman Empire.
- Smart App Blocking
- AI Task Breakdown
- Roman City Builder
- Empire Conquest
- Progress Tracking
- Focus Music
- Custom Durations
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Win 10 Min combines powerful focus tools with addictive city-building gameplay. Block distracting apps, complete tasks, and watch your virtual Roman Empire grow with every victory. Perfect for ADHD, students, professionals, and anyone who wants to turn work into an adventure. Build your Roman Empire one victory at a time! HOW IT WORKS • Start a focus session (10 minutes by default) • Your phone blocks distracting apps automatically • Stay focused to earn coins (denarii) • Build Roman structures and conquer territories • Track your progress and watch your empire expand KEY FEATURES • Smart App Blocking: Stay focused by blocking distractions during sessions • AI Task Breakdown: Break big goals into bite-sized 10-minute tasks with AI • Saved Tasks: Save tasks and start sessions instantly • Roman City Builder: Construct forums, aqueducts, temples, and more • Empire Conquest: Unlock 7 territories from Roma to Germania • Progress Tracking: View streaks, completion rates, and statistics • Auto-Continue: Seamlessly chain focus sessions with smart breaks PREMIUM CITIZENSHIP Upgrade to unlock the full empire experience: • AI Task Saving: Save up to 100 AI-generated tasks for later • Focus Music: Background music during focus sessions • Custom Durations: Choose 5, 10, or 15-minute sessions • Custom App Blocking: Select exactly which apps to block • 13 Empire Territories: Conquer Greece, Dacia, Persia, and more premium regions • Advanced Analytics: Detailed charts, trends, and insights • Premium Buildings: Unlock legendary structures like the Colosseum • Personalization: Customize your @handle and city name • CSV Export: Download your complete focus history BUILD YOUR LEGACY Every completed session adds buildings to your city and coins to your treasury. Use denarii to conquer new territories across the ancient world. Rise from Plebeian to Caesar through your achievements. Whether you're studying for exams, working on projects, or building new habits—Win 10min turns focus into a rewarding game. Your empire awaits. Start building today! Terms: https://win10minutes.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Win 10 Minutes at every 2 weeks against Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's every 6 weeks. Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Win 10 Minutes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer against 5.0 for Win 10 Minutes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Win 10 Minutes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer | Win 10 Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Rusakovic | LUIZ FELLIPE ALMEIDA |
Customer experience
Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer
Win 10 Minutes
In-app purchases
Focus Buddy, ADHD Focus Timer
- Premium Focus Buddy$9.991 Month
- Premium Focus Buddy Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- Boards - Beginner - Pastel Tasks$0.49
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Win 10 Minutes
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$23.991 Year
- 10 AI Credits$0.99
- 100 AI Credits$4.99
- Lifetime Access$49.99
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