Comparison

Focus Timer vs PlainText Pro Editor

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Features
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Plan your day in time boxes, focus on one block at a time and see where the time went, on iPhone and now on Mac. PLAN THE DAY β€’ Pick up to three priorities for today: your Big 3. β€’ Put tasks into time boxes on a timeline, each with a real start and end. β€’ Unfinished tasks come back to the list with a miss recorded, so the ones you keep dodging rise instead of sinking. FOCUS β€’ Start a box and the session counts down to its end, on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island too. β€’ Add at most three new tasks mid-session, so the running block doesn't turn back into an inbox. β€’ Widgets for your Big 3, today's focus progress and a quick way into your tasks. LOOK BACK β€’ A short review after each session: what got done, what went back and how it went. β€’ A monthly calendar shows focus time and finished tasks day by day. β€’ Insights chart your focus by week, month and year. ON IPHONE AND MAC β€’ With Premium, iCloud keeps tasks, time boxes and sessions in sync between your iPhone and your Mac. β€’ FocusMind for Mac adds a floating focus bar and a timer in the menu bar. β€’ Import a TickTick backup or a CSV file, and export your data any time. β€’ A Premium subscription or lifetime unlock covers both iPhone and Mac. FocusMind Premium Includes unlimited daily focus time, history older than 3 days and iCloud sync between iPhone and Mac. β€’ Length: 1 month or 1 year, renewed automatically each period β€’ Price: see in-app pricing for your region β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Account Settings on the App Store Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pentarab.com/focusmind/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pentarab.com/focusmind/privacy

About

PlainText Pro Editor

Features
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PlainText Pro is a powerful text editor, code editor, and notepad built for speed, clarity, and productivity. Whether you’re writing notes, editing code, or working with plain text files, this app delivers a fast, smooth, and distraction-free experience. Designed for developers, students, and everyday users who need a reliable editor on the go. > ALL-IN-ONE EDITOR β€’ Text Editor β€’ Code Editor β€’ Notepad β€’ File Viewer Everything in one lightweight app. > Key Features β€’ Multi-Tab Editing Work on multiple documents at once and switch instantly. β€’ Syntax Highlighting Optimized for Swift and structured text with a fast, real-time engine. β€’ Line Numbers & Code Blocks Stay oriented with visual structure and depth-based block highlighting. β€’ Ultra-Fast Performance Smart background processing keeps typing smooth and responsive. β€’ Clean, Distraction-Free UI Minimal design focused on productivity. β€’ Import & Export Files Open and save plain text, code, JSON, XML, and more. β€’ Customizable Editor Adjust font size, toggle syntax highlighting, line numbers, and code blocks. β€’ Smart Selection Tools Quickly mark and select text ranges with precision. β€’ Clipboard & Quick Actions Paste, clear, and manage content instantly. > Designed for Speed PlainText Pro uses an optimized syntax engine and smart rendering to ensure real-time feedback without slowing you down. > Built for Creators & Developers From quick notes to structured code editing, PlainText Pro gives you the tools you need without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
PlainText Pro Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Timer at Free against PlainText Pro Editor's $2.99. PlainText Pro Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Focus Timer is free to download; PlainText Pro Editor costs $2.99 up front. Focus Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PlainText Pro Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Focus Timer versus PlainText Pro Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerPlainText Pro Editor
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPentarabJorge Lucioni Charalla

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • FocusMind Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • FocusMind Premium (Yearly)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusMind Premium (Lifetime)$39.99
None

PlainText Pro Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainText Pro Editor free?
PlainText Pro Editor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer or PlainText Pro Editor have ads?
Neither Focus Timer nor PlainText Pro Editor shows ads.

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