Comparison

Focus Candle vs Meltimer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Candle

This app transforms concentration into a ritual with a beautifully designed, realistic candle that burns as you focus. It helps users stay present, resist distractions, and create space for deep work, making focus feel more natural and elegant.

Highlights
  • Realistic burning candle visual
  • Phone lock to block distracting apps
  • Pomodoro-style focus sessions
  • Elegant and calming design
  • Reduces screen distraction
  • ADHD-friendly focus support
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Focus Candle turns concentration into a ritual. Instead of another cold productivity timer, it gives you a beautifully designed candle that burns as you focusβ€”bringing calm, atmosphere, and intention to every study session. Inspired by the tiktok trending topic study until the candle burns out, Focus Candle helps you stay present, resist distractions, and create space for deep work. As the flame burns, your only job is to remain with the moment. Whether you're studying, reading, writing, or trying to spend less time jumping between apps, Focus Candle makes focus feel more natural, more elegant, and easier to return to. #Why Focus Candle is different: - A stunning candle-burning experience with a warm, realistic flame - A beautifully crafted, premium design made to feel calm and intentional - Phone lock support to keep you from opening distracting apps during focus time - Pomodoro-style sessions for study, work, and deep concentration - A gentler way to reduce screen distraction and phone overuse - Designed for students, creatives, and anyone who wants help staying present #Use Focus Candle for: - Study sessions - Pomodoro focus blocks - Deep work - Reading and writing - ADHD-friendly focus support - Building a healthier relationship with your phone Focus Candle is for people who want more than productivity. It’s for people who want a quieter mind, a more beautiful routine, and a simple reason to stay with what matters until the candle burns out. Terms-of-Use: https://dolomite-budget-05b.notion.site/Focus-Candle-Terms-of-Use-31714f117cdb801aa05add8421dc476c Privacy: https://dolomite-budget-05b.notion.site/Focus-Candle-Privacy-Policy-31714f117cdb80939a8ac0a48fd37808

About

Meltimer

Features
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Meltimer turns focus time into something you can actually see. Instead of staring at a plain countdown, watch a block of ice melt away, a candle burn down, an hourglass empty, or a plant grow β€” all in real time, synced to your focus session. It's a small shift that makes deep work feel less like a chore and more like something worth watching through. WHY MELTIMER Most timers just count numbers. Meltimer gives your focus time a visual, almost meditative form β€” so you actually want to stay locked in until it's done. ALL MODES, NO PAYWALL Melting Ice and Burning Candle modes β€” free from the start, no sign-up required Hourglass, Growing Plant, Fire, and Balloon β€” unlock each one permanently by watching a single quick ad Session durations: 1, 5, 15, or 25 minutes free, with 45 and 60 minute sessions unlockable by watching a quick ad BUILD REAL HABITS Daily streaks that keep you coming back XP and leveling system as you rack up focused hours 15 unlockable achievements, from your first session to deep, sustained focus milestones Weekly focus stats so you can see your progress at a glance BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS Clean, distraction-free interface Optional ambient sound (light rain, soft fire crackle) while you work Haptic feedback and completion chimes Daily focus reminders to help you build consistency Whether you're studying, working deep on a project, or just trying to build a healthier relationship with focused time, Meltimer makes every minute visible β€” and every session a little more satisfying to finish. Download Meltimer and make your time visible.

Screenshots

Focus Candle4 screens
Meltimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meltimer at none against Focus Candle's 3. Meltimer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Focus Candle's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Candle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Meltimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Focus Candle versus Meltimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus CandleMeltimer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer纒阳 ηΊͺAbdelhamid jilali Hlili

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Candle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
None

Meltimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Candle free?
Focus Candle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meltimer free?
Meltimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Candle or Meltimer have ads?
Meltimer shows ads; Focus Candle does not.

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