Focus Timer vs Hush or Blush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Timer
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Stop distractions. Focus Timer helps you work, study, or meditate with short, effective focus sessions (Pomodoro technique). Free features: • Simple timer (25, 50, 90 minutes) • End-of-session notification & vibration • Session history tracking • Daily stats (sessions completed, total time) • Customizable settings (sounds, haptics, themes) Why it works: Short bursts of focus improve productivity, learning, and motivation. Privacy-friendly: no data collected, everything stays on your device.
Hush or Blush
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ADHD? DISTRACTIONS? JUST LAZY? It doesn't matter. Stop making excuses. You know the drill: You sit down to study, and 5 minutes later, you’re scrolling social media. Your willpower is weak. You need consequences. Hush or Blush is the high-stakes focus timer that doesn't ask you nicely. It forces you to LOCK IN. KILL YOUR PROCRASTINATION This is the ultimate tool for students, ADHD brains, and anyone who needs a kick in the pants to get work done. • LOCK IN: Set your time. • ACTIVATE: Hit the button. Your phone is now a "Live Grenade." • DON'T MOVE: Lock the screen and back off. Don't try anything else or... BOOM! Public shame. • SURVIVE: Complete the session to save your dignity. DO YOU DARE TO USE THIS IN A LIBRARY? If you try to leave the app, unlock your phone, or try to cheat during a session, the app instantly punishes you with a loud, embarrassing sound of your choice. The Challenge: Can you sit in a quiet room for 45 minutes without triggering the alarm and having everyone stare at you? FEATURES - The "Shame" Engine Once a study session starts, your phone is a minefield. Don't even think about picking it up until the session ends, or you will be punished with an embarrassment of your choice—Sirens, Screams, and more. - The Mystery Crate (Rewards) You want dopamine? Earn it. Watch ads to open Mystery Crates. Unlock unique alarms or find rare "Silence Passes" to save yourself in an emergency. - Emergency Exit Strategy Real life happens. Store Silence Passes (Max 5) to exit a session silently without triggering the alarm. Hoard them—you will need them. - Call Immunity Protocol The app is tough, but fair. If you receive an incoming phone call, the system pauses automatically. No accidental shaming for answering a real emergency. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Chronic Procrastinators: If you can't put the phone down, we'll make you afraid to pick it up. • Library Warriors: Use the fear of social embarrassment to fuel your focus. • Deep Work: Eliminate the subconscious urge to "just check one notification." QUIT SLACKING. START FOCUSING. Download Hush or Blush now. Silence or Siren. Your call.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Focus Timer at none against Hush or Blush's shown. Hush or Blush's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Focus Timer | Hush or Blush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tom Herbin | ZEYDAN BULBUL |
In-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Hush or Blush
No in-app purchases









