Comparison

Focus Timer Game vs Link by Link

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer Game

This app gamifies productivity by turning focused work sessions into resources for building and growing a virtual city. Earn in-game currency for every minute you concentrate, then use it to construct and upgrade buildings, creating a visual representation of your achievements. It's a rewarding way to make better use of your time without added pressure.

Highlights
  • Focus session timer
  • Resource gathering
  • City building and upgrades
  • Visual progress tracking
  • No streak anxiety
  • Subscription for premium features
Features
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Time Miner is the guilt-free productivity game that turns focus into progress. Instead of wasting time, every focused minute earns you resources. Your miner gets to work while you do — mining stone, glass, and iron that you use to build and grow your own city. The more you focus, the more your city thrives. No pressure. No streak anxiety. No fake progress. No ads. No interruptions. Just a fun game that rewards real work. ### How it works * Start a focus session * Your miner gathers resources while you stay focused * Use those resources to construct and upgrade buildings * Build a larger, more impressive city over time ### Build something real Every building represents time you actually spent studying or working. As you earn XP, unlock new buildings, larger structures, and a growing city that reflects your progress. ### A game you don't feel guilty playing Time Miner is designed to feel rewarding *without* distracting you. You don't play instead of focusing — you play *because* you focused. ### Why Time Miner? * Fun, game-like progression * Simple focus timer mechanics * Visual progress you can see and feel * Encourages consistency without pressure * Perfect for studying, working, or deep focus sessions Time Miner doesn't ask for more of your time. It makes better use of the time you already give. **Time Miner — The guilt-free productivity game.** * Includes randomized rewards * Some features require a subscription. See details below. Subscription pricing and terms Time Miner offers the following auto-renewing subscriptions for premium features while your subscription is active: Monthly with a 1-week free trial, then $3.99/month For other currencies, pricing corresponds to the same tier in the App Store Pricing Matrix. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please reach out to us — we'd love to hear from you. Terms of Service: https://cihadturhan.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://cihadturhan.com/privacy

About

Link by Link

Features
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Completely free. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Link by Link is a simple, motivating way to stay consistent with the habits that matter most. Instead of tracking everything in one long list, you can create multiple chains for different goals, routines, and streaks, then grow each one link by link, day by day. Whether you want to stretch daily, avoid sweets, practice piano, read more, or build any other routine, the app gives each habit its own visual chain, its own settings, and its own progress. You can customize your chains, define goals, and keep your momentum going with a design that makes progress feel tangible. The experience is focused, tactile, and rewarding: every new link is a visible reminder that consistency compounds. No clutter, no pressure, and no unnecessary complexity. Just a clear, beautiful way to track your streaks, stay accountable, and keep showing up for the habits you want to build. New: You can now also set reminders, so you'll never forget to keep your streak alive ever again!

Screenshots

Focus Timer Game4 screens
Link by Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link by Link at none against Focus Timer Game's 1. Focus Timer Game's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Focus Timer Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Link by Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer Game ships an update every 2 weeks, Link by Link every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus Timer Game versus Link by Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer GameLink by Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCihad TurhanMax Eckstein

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Timer Game

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly (Early Bird)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
None

Link by Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer Game free?
Focus Timer Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link by Link free?
Link by Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer Game or Link by Link have ads?
Neither Focus Timer Game nor Link by Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer Game or Link by Link?
Focus Timer Game ships an update every 2 weeks, and Link by Link every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Timer Game was updated on November 5, 2026 and Link by Link on October 31, 2026.

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