Comparison

Easy Cyclic Timer vs Focus/Rest

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

Head to head
About

Easy Cyclic Timer

Features
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Looking for a simple and accurate interval timer for workouts or repeating routines? Easy Cyclic Timer is a minimalist and powerful interval timer for fitness, HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, boxing, Muay Thai, CrossFit, running, yoga, and daily tasks. Use it as a training timer, a Pomodoro focus timer, or even a kitchen timer β€” perfect for any work–rest cycles: strength training, stretching, meditation, or functional workouts. ⏱ Main features β€’ Clean, intuitive, distraction-free interface β€’ Customizable work and rest intervals β€’ Supports EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, HIIT, and other training schemes β€’ Timed or endless cyclic modes β€’ Optional delay before start to prepare for each round β€’ Save your results: date, interval scheme, total time β€’ Sound, vibration, or silent modes β€’ Multiple alert sounds β€’ Light and dark themes β€’ Interface available in 33 languages β€’ Works offline, no login required Perfect for β€’ Interval and HIIT training, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP β€’ CrossFit, functional fitness, strength workouts β€’ Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, judo β€’ Kettlebell sport, circuit training β€’ Yoga, Pilates, stretching, breathing β€’ Pomodoro focus sessions and studying β€’ Cooking, baking, kitchen timing β€’ Meditation, relaxation, recovery Important The timer must remain open during the countdown β€” background operation is limited by iOS. Contains ads that can be removed with a one-time purchase. Set your intervals, tap Start, and find your perfect rhythm with Easy Cyclic Timer.

About

Focus/Rest

Features
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Focus/Rest is a premium Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay productive with a stunning, physics-driven interface. SET YOUR RHYTHM Spin the control wheel to dial in your focus and rest durations. The responsive wheel features real inertia β€” flick it and watch it coast to your perfect time. Switch between Focus and Rest modes with a single tap on the glass lens. STAY IN THE ZONE Once your timer starts, a breathing glass lens pulses gently as time counts down. When the period ends, the next one begins automatically β€” Focus and Rest cycle endlessly until you decide to stop. No interruptions, no tapping "next." DYNAMIC ISLAND & LIVE ACTIVITY Your timer lives in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. The countdown continues seamlessly even when you leave the app, automatically cycling through Focus and Rest periods. Tap controls right from the Dynamic Island β€” play, pause, stop, or switch modes without opening the app. FEEL THE TRANSITION Custom haptic patterns mark each transition: an energising pulse when Focus begins, a calming wave when Rest starts. Your body learns the rhythm before your eyes even see the screen. CRAFTED DETAILS β€’ Glass morphism lens with real-time parallax driven by device motion β€’ Breathing glow animation that follows your timer β€’ Rotatable control wheel with physics-based inertia β€’ Color-coded modes: purple for Focus, green for Rest β€’ Multiple alert sounds with per-mode customization β€’ Works in portrait and landscape MINIMAL & FOCUSED No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just a timer that respects your time as much as you do.

Screenshots

Easy Cyclic Timer4 screens
Focus/Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus/Rest at none against Easy Cyclic Timer's shown. Focus/Rest also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Easy Cyclic Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Easy Cyclic Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus/Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Cyclic Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Focus/Rest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Easy Cyclic Timer versus Focus/Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Cyclic TimerFocus/Rest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer2nd Reality s.r.o.Davyd Habshydze

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Easy Cyclic Timer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
1 purchases

Focus/Rest

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is Easy Cyclic Timer free?
Easy Cyclic Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus/Rest free?
Focus/Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy Cyclic Timer or Focus/Rest have ads?
Easy Cyclic Timer shows ads; Focus/Rest does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy Cyclic Timer or Focus/Rest?
Easy Cyclic Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Focus/Rest every 5 days. Most recently, Easy Cyclic Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Focus/Rest on June 7, 2026.

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