Comparison

Focus One vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

Focus One

Features
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Focus One is the ultimate simple Pomodoro timer for concentration improvement. KEY FEATURES: - One-tap focus session start - Phone blocking feature automatically blocks distracting apps - Custom work and break time settings - Ultra-simple, stress-free functionality - No ads, completely free PERFECT FOR: - Students who want to focus on studying - Workers looking to boost productivity - Anyone wanting to overcome phone addiction HOW TO USE: 1. Set your focus time 2. One-tap to start 3. Apps automatically blocked Build efficient focus habits with the Pomodoro Technique. Experience enhanced concentration with Focus One.

About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo — focus, stripped to the essentials. Pick a duration and start. Your time left and progress ring live on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, so you always know how long is left without unlocking or switching back. ONE FLOW, DONE RIGHT · Dial a duration or tap a preset — start instantly · Live progress ring on the Dynamic Island / Lock Screen, system-smooth and battery-friendly · A strong alert at zero wraps each session up cleanly RESTRAINT IS A FEATURE · No subscription, no ads, no social, no leaderboards · Designed not to nag or hook — use it and get on with your day TEMPO PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever) · Custom themes: 6 palettes that light up the Island and Lock Screen · Custom presets: save your own set of durations · History & stats: revisit every session and your total time PRIVACY FIRST · Everything stays on your device and your iCloud — never uploaded · No account, no tracking, no third-party SDKs Focus was always meant to be this simple.

Screenshots

Focus One4 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus One at none against Tempo's 1. Tempo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus One asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus One ships an update every 6 months, Tempo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus One versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus OneTempo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYUNG SUK PARK相超 邱

In-app purchases

None

Focus One

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tempo

One-time1
  • Tempo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Focus One free?
Focus One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus One or Tempo have ads?
Neither Focus One nor Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus One or Tempo?
Focus One ships an update every 6 months, and Tempo every 2 months. Most recently, Focus One was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tempo on October 8, 2026.

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