# CoreFocus vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Timer at none against CoreFocus's shown. Focus Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoreFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoreFocus ships an update every 4 weeks, Focus Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoreFocus | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-plus-study/id6813980943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Size | 63 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Isuru Lakmal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825451258) | [Andreas Duca](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793451225) |

## What reviewers say

### CoreFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corefocus-study-timer-and-farm/id6753196759)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoreFocus Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| CoreFocus Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| CoreFocus Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| CoreFocus Lifetime pro access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-plus-study/id6813980943)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Timer Pro – Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly – 50% Off | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly – 25% Off | $59.99 | per year |
| Focus Timer Pro – Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime – 50% Off | $114.99 | one-time |
| Focus Timer Pro – Lifetime | $229.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoreFocus free?

CoreFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CoreFocus or Focus Timer have ads?

CoreFocus shows ads; Focus Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, CoreFocus or Focus Timer?

CoreFocus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Focus Timer every 6 days. Most recently, CoreFocus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 31, 2026.

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