Comparison

Dear Time vs Focus100

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

Head to head
About

Dear Time

This app helps you understand how you actually spend your day by comparing your planned schedule with your actual activities. It offers a calm, reflective interface to track time with precision and capture thoughts, promoting self-awareness without productivity pressure.

Highlights
  • Visualize plan vs. actual time spent
  • Track time with 5-minute precision
  • Capture thoughts and tasks
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Privacy-focused with Apple Sign-In
Features
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DISCOVER THE RHYTHM OF YOUR DAY Have you ever wondered how your day really flows? Dear Time helps you see the difference between what you plan and how you actually spend your time. ========================= [ PLAN VS REALITY ] - Visualize your day in two columns: Plan and Spent - Track time with 5-minute precision - See patterns emerge across days and weeks - No judgment, just awareness [ SIMPLE & GENTLE ] Unlike productivity apps that push you to do more, Dear Time invites you to simply observe. It's not about being more productive — it's about understanding yourself better. - Clean, minimal interface - Calm, reflective design - No gamification or pressure - Just you and your time [ KEEP YOUR MIND CLEAR ] The Brain tab helps you capture thoughts and tasks: - Quick notes and memos - Simple to-do lists - Keep your mental space uncluttered [ POWERFUL FEATURES ] - Dual-column time view (Plan vs Spent) - Week navigation and date picker - Color-coded time blocks - Drag, edit, and adjust blocks easily - Apple Sign-In for privacy - Secure cloud sync with Supabase - Cross-device synchronization [ PRIVACY FIRST ] - Sign in securely with Apple - Your data is encrypted and private - Row-level security protection ========================= "Dear Time is not about doing more — it's about feeling your day." ========================= HOW IT WORKS 1. Plan your day ahead in the Plan column 2. Log what you actually did in the Spent column 3. Compare and reflect on the difference 4. Discover where your time quietly slips away ========================= WHO IS IT FOR? - Anyone curious about their daily rhythm - People seeking self-awareness, not productivity pressure - Those who want to understand their time patterns - Anyone tired of aggressive productivity tools ========================= Start your journey of gentle time awareness today. Download Dear Time and see your day with clarity.

About

Focus100

Features
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Focus100 was designed to keep you organized your way with smart summaries to optimize your schedule. Smart reminders let you type or write tasks using your keyboard, finger, or stylus. Save notes, calendar events, and watch your schedule fall into place in summary view. Don't like the style? You'll find several themes to fit your style, from notebook, dotted paper, leather, filofax, blossom pink, sage green, and a classy noir.

Screenshots

Dear Time3 screens
Focus1004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dear Time at Free against Focus100's $19.99. Focus100's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dear Time is free to download; Focus100 costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Dear Time versus Focus100: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDear TimeFocus100
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEOK-HYUN YOONSummer Youngberg

In-app purchases

None

Dear Time

No in-app purchases

None

Focus100

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dear Time free?
Dear Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus100 free?
Focus100 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dear Time or Focus100 have ads?
Neither Dear Time nor Focus100 shows ads.

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