Comparison

Ken's Pure Timer vs Focus One

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

Head to head
About

Ken's Pure Timer

Features
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Ken's Pure Timer helps you boost productivity using the proven Pomodoro Technique. FEATURES • 25-minute focus sessions for deep work • 5-minute break periods for rest • Session counter to track your progress • Beautiful, minimal interface • Automatic transitions between work and break • Sound notification when timer completes • Saves your progress automatically PERFECT FOR • Students studying for exams • Professionals working on projects • Writers, coders, and creators • Anyone wanting to improve focus • Breaking large tasks into manageable chunks THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses timed intervals (traditionally 25 minutes) separated by short breaks. This app makes it simple to follow this proven productivity method. WHY IT WORKS • Focused work without distractions • Regular breaks prevent burnout • Track your productive sessions • Build better work habits • Increase deep work time CLEAN & SIMPLE No ads. No subscriptions. No distractions. Just a beautiful, simple timer to help you focus. Start your journey to better productivity today!

About

Focus One

Features
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Focus One is a simple focus timer for people who want to start one task, stay with it, and reduce mental clutter. Choose what you will do now, set a timer, and begin. The app keeps the screen quiet so you can return to the one thing in front of you. The settings screen lets you choose the app language, so the app can be localized to the language you select. Useful for study, work, Pomodoro-style sessions, ADHD-friendly routines, and building a visible focus record over time.

Screenshots

Ken's Pure Timer3 screens
Focus One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ken's Pure Timer at none against Focus One's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Ken's Pure Timer versus Focus One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKen's Pure TimerFocus One
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAM HON KUOKBYNET

In-app purchases

None

Ken's Pure Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Focus One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ken's Pure Timer free?
Ken's Pure Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus One free?
Focus One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ken's Pure Timer or Focus One have ads?
Focus One shows ads; Ken's Pure Timer does not.

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