Comparison

Focus Timer & Tracker vs LifeWidgets

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer & Tracker

This app uses a unique brick-building system to motivate focus sessions. Earn bricks by completing 15-minute work or study blocks to visualize progress and build habits. Designed for deep work, ADHD management, and consistent productivity.

Highlights
  • Visual brick-building progress
  • Distraction-free focus timer
  • Pomodoro-style sessions
  • Habit building
  • ADHD focus support
  • Goal tracking
Features
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Build your wall. One focus session at a time. STAKD turns every 15 minutes of real work into a brick, and your wall grows with you. See your consistency stack up visually, day by day. Built for students, remote workers, and anyone managing ADHD who needs a system that actually feels rewarding. Why STAKD Works Visual progress that feels real. Every completed focus session adds a brick to your wall. Watch your consistency grow, not just a streak number, but something you can actually see building over time. The simplest pomodoro timer you will ever use. Clean, distraction-free design. Tap, start, and focus. No setup, no configuration, no friction. Built for ADHD and deep work. Short feedback loops, clear visual rewards, and a minimal interface that makes it easier to start and harder to stop. Exactly what ADHD brains need. Your study timer that rewards effort. Whether you are doing homework, prepping for exams, or grinding through coursework, every 15-minute session earns you a brick. The wall does not lie about how hard you have worked. Block distractions before they start. The App Blocker is built directly into STAKD. Choose which apps to block, start your session, and lock in. No leaving the app, no extra subscriptions. Habit building you can actually see. Streaks, heatmaps, and cumulative charts show you exactly how consistent you have been. On the days you do not feel motivated, looking at the wall usually helps. Great For: Studying and homework ADHD focus sessions Deep work and productivity Beating procrastination Habit building and tracking Time management Staying off your phone STAKD Pro unlocks Stats and Charts, Home Screen Widgets, Unlimited Tags, App Blocker, Custom Milestones, Custom Reminders, and Custom Wallpaper. Free to download. Start building your wall right now, no subscription required to get started. Build consistency. Build discipline. Build your wall Terms of Use: https://monroyindustries.xyz/STAKD/STAKD-termsofservice.html 
 Privacy Policy: https://monroyindustries.xyz/STAKD/STAKD-privacy.html

About

LifeWidgets

Features
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LifeWidgets is a modern widget builder for iPhone that helps you create clean, focused Home Screen widgets for tasks, habits, and countdowns. If you want a smarter, more organized Home Screen without clutter, LifeWidgets gives you powerful widgets that stay up to date, look beautiful, and show only what matters. With LifeWidgets, you can build multiple widget configurations for different areas of your life — Work, Personal, and more — and switch automatically using Focus mode. Each widget shows real data from your device, synced instantly from the app, so you can trust what you see. Why LifeWidgets stands out • Focus‑aware widgets: auto‑switch between Work and Personal • Task widgets that sync instantly • Habit progress widgets for daily consistency • Countdown widgets for important deadlines • Custom themes, colors, and fonts • Multiple widget configurations (Premium) • On‑device data storage: privacy first • Fast refresh and reliable sync Perfect for • Task tracking • Daily habits • Countdown goals • Focused productivity Home Screens • Minimalist widget layouts Widgets included • Tasks: show your top tasks for today • Habit: track progress and build consistency • Countdown: see how close your goal is LifeWidgets is lightweight, fast, and built for iOS and iPad. Everything is stored locally so your tasks never leave your device. The app is designed to keep you focused, not overwhelmed — with widgets that feel intentional and clean. Premium Lifetime Unlock unlimited widgets, full customization, and priority refresh with a one‑time lifetime purchase. Start building your Home Screen the right way with LifeWidgets. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Timer & Tracker4 screens
LifeWidgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Timer & Tracker and LifeWidgets are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Focus Timer & Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and LifeWidgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Timer & Tracker versus LifeWidgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer & TrackerLifeWidgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMonroy Industries, LLCLy Hong Phat

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Focus Timer & Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Early Supporter AccessFree
  • Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

LifeWidgets

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Focus Timer & Tracker free?
Focus Timer & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LifeWidgets free?
LifeWidgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Timer & Tracker or LifeWidgets have ads?
Neither Focus Timer & Tracker nor LifeWidgets shows ads.

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