# Unglue vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus Timer at freemium against Unglue's subscription. Focus Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Unglue's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unglue sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unglue has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Unglue ships an update every 4 days, Focus Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unglue | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unglue-screen-time-friend/id6755110504/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-deep-work/id6760048027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 46 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computer go beep AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811591290) | [Ariel Agor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882511308) |

## What reviewers say

### Unglue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unglue-screen-time-friend/id6755110504)

This app helps you break bad habits and earn screen time by completing healthy tasks. Block distracting applications and set personal goals to improve your productivity and well-being.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set personal goals, Earn screen time, Complete healthy habits, Track progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unglue Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unglue Plus | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unglue Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Unglue Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Unglue Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Unglue Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Unglue Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Unglue Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Unglue Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Unglue Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Unglue Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| Unglue Plus | $23.99 | one-time |
| Unglue Plus | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-deep-work/id6760048027)

Enhance your concentration with a minimalist focus timer. Customize session lengths, enjoy ambient sounds, and track your progress to achieve deep work for studying, coding, or creative projects.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions (5-120 min), Distraction-free interface, Session history tracking, Ambient background sounds, Smart break reminders, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MVAT Focus Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unglue free?

Unglue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unglue or Focus Timer?

Focus Timer is rated higher. Unglue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Unglue or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Unglue nor Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unglue or Focus Timer?

Unglue ships an update every 4 days, and Focus Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Unglue was updated on October 25, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 19, 2026.

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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.*