# Tempo vs DOS Focus

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempo | DOS Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-study-timer-and-pomodoro/id6753609818/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dos-focus/id6754083210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREI MESINA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843974314) | [Nguyen Vu Thai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626985836) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-study-timer-and-pomodoro/id6753609818)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tempo Pro - Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Tempo Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Tempo Pro - Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Tempo Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Tempo Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### DOS Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dos-focus/id6754083210)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Try DOS FOCUS PRO | $17.99 | per year |
| Try DOS FOCUS PRO | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*