Comparison

Tempo vs DOS Focus

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

Head to head
About

Tempo

Effortlessly start focus sessions and track your progress with a simple, one-tap timer. Utilize preset or custom durations for focused work and smart breaks, with live updates to keep you on track. Designed for deep work and building consistent study habits.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/pause/stop
  • Preset and custom focus/break durations
  • Live Activities and notifications
  • Daily, weekly, and lifetime stats
  • Subtle haptic feedback
  • Distraction-free UI
Features
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Study faster with a simple, one‑tap study timer. Tempo makes it effortless to start a focus session, take smart breaks, and see your progress build every day. Why students, staff and creators love Tempo ONE-TAP Open the app, press play, and you’re focusing - no setup needed. POMODORO Classic presets built in: 25/5, 15/3 - or create your own focus + break durations. PROGRESS See Today, This Week, and All-time - sessions, focus time, breaks, and break time. STAY IN FLOW Live Activities on the Lock Screen, notifications, and gentle haptics keep you on schedule. DEEP WORK Designed with a clean, distraction‑free UI so it’s easier to start (and finish) sessions. Perfect for - Studying for exams, finals and certifications - Homework, reading, and problem sets - Deep work, writing, coding, and creative practice Features - One‑tap start / pause / stop - Preset library + custom presets (set focus & break minutes) - Live Activities & notifications for focus and break timers - Daily, weekly, and lifetime stats - Subtle haptic feedback - iPhone optimized; dark UI that looks great day or night Build a habit of focused study and work - one session at a time. Download Tempo and start your first 25‑minute session now. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DOS Focus

Enhance concentration with nostalgic computer sounds and a distraction-free environment. Customize focus sessions, track progress, and personalize your interface with classic DOS themes for improved productivity.

Highlights
  • Retro soundscapes
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Focus progress reports
  • Classic DOS themes
  • Offline and minimal design
Features
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Defragment your mind and restore clarity — one retro beep at a time. DOS Focus helps you stay in the zone using nostalgic computer sounds that bring a calm, distraction-free atmosphere. Whether you’re working, studying, or just taking a digital detox, this app turns your focus sessions into a retro experience. Features: • Retro Soundscapes — Immerse yourself in the soothing hum of old-school computers. • Custom Focus Sessions — Choose from quick 15-minute sprints to deep 4-hour marathons. • Focus Report — Track your sessions and see how your concentration improves over time. • Retro Themes — Personalize your screen with classic DOS colors — from Cyan to Magenta. • No distractions — Simple, offline, and minimal. Just focus. Why it works: Retro sounds evoke a sense of calm and simplicity. DOS Focus eliminates digital clutter so your brain can reboot, recharge, and refocus — like defragmenting your hard drive. Whether you’re a developer, writer, student, or anyone craving quiet productivity, DOS Focus brings back the feeling of working on a clean, timeless system — where nothing interrupts your flow. - Reboot your focus. Reclaim your clarity. - Welcome to DOS Focus.

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
DOS Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempo at 5.0 against DOS Focus's 4.0. DOS Focus's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tempo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and DOS Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tempo versus DOS Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoDOS Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREI MESINANguyen Vu Thai

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tempo

Subscriptions4
  • Tempo Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Tempo Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tempo Pro - Annual$7.991 Year
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  • Tempo Pro - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempo Pro - Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

DOS Focus

Subscriptions1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$8.99

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOS Focus free?
DOS Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tempo or DOS Focus?
Tempo is rated higher. Tempo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DOS Focus averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tempo or DOS Focus have ads?
Neither Tempo nor DOS Focus shows ads.

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