Comparison

HyperFocus vs Polymath

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

Head to head
About

HyperFocus

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"The Guilt-Free Timer Designed for ADHD" Have you ever given up on a timer app? It’s not your lack of willpower. It was simply the wrong tool. HyperFocus is a productivity tool built with the ADHD brain in mind. We don’t judge or blame. Start without a plan, and get praised even when you stop midway. [4 Principles of HyperFocus] 1. Start in 1 Second (Zero Friction) No complex settings, no login required. Just open the app and press one button to dive into your flow. We eliminate the gap between thought and action to help you execute immediately. 2. Dopamine Every 5 Minutes (Micro Rewards) Do you have to endure 25 minutes to get a reward? Not here. We give you stars, haptic feedback, and praise every 5 minutes. Keep your brain stimulated and engaged without the boredom. 3. Stopping Midway is Still a "Success" (No Shame) Stopped after 14 minutes? That is not a failure. That is "14 minutes of success." Even if you stop early, your records accumulate. Your effort never goes to waste. [Medical Disclaimer] This app is a productivity tool designed to assist with time management and concentration. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.

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Polymath

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Polymath brings your projects, habits, and tasks into one calm dashboard with a liquid‑glass interface and domain accents. iCloud‑only sync, no ads, no trackers. Designed for multi‑hyphenates: manage career, learning, fitness, and creative goals in one system with time blocking, habit streaks, and focused planning. Built for people who work across different domains and need a single place to track priorities, record progress, and stay productive. Key features: • Unified dashboard for projects, habits, and tasks • Time blocks for focused planning • Habit streaks and progress tracking • Domain accents to keep contexts clear • iCloud‑only sync, privacy‑first

Screenshots

HyperFocus4 screens
Polymath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Polymath at 4 against HyperFocus's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyperFocus ships an update fortnightly, Polymath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HyperFocus versus Polymath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperFocusPolymath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYounggun KimDivyansh Divyansh

In-app purchases

None

HyperFocus

No in-app purchases

None

Polymath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HyperFocus free?
HyperFocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polymath free?
Polymath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HyperFocus or Polymath have ads?
Neither HyperFocus nor Polymath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyperFocus or Polymath?
HyperFocus ships an update fortnightly, and Polymath every 3 weeks. Most recently, HyperFocus was updated on September 11, 2026 and Polymath on September 18, 2026.

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