Comparison

ADHD Focus Timer vs Cadence Studio

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

Head to head
About

ADHD Focus Timer

Features
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Your brain doesn't need more pressure. It needs a simpler way to focus. ADHD Focus Timer gives you calm, structured focus sessions designed for people who struggle with distraction and getting started. Struggling to start, stay focused, or avoid distractions? ADHD Focus Timer is a simple focus timer designed for people who find it difficult to stay on task, manage distractions, or get started when a task feels overwhelming. No complicated productivity system. No huge task lists. Just choose your focus time, start a session, and give yourself one thing to focus on. START WITH A SIMPLE FOCUS SESSION Choose a focus duration that works for you and start immediately. Whether you're working, studying, reading, or tackling everyday tasks, the goal is simple: focus on one session at a time. BUILT FOR SIMPLE, LOW-FRICTION FOCUS When getting started is the hardest part, keeping things simple matters. ADHD Focus Timer gives you: โ€ข Simple focus sessions โ€ข Flexible focus durations โ€ข Easy pause and resume controls โ€ข Clear session progress โ€ข Daily focus time tracking โ€ข Focus streak tracking โ€ข Completed session tracking โ€ข Clean, distraction-light interface โ€ข Dark and light appearance support MAKE SMALL STEPS COUNT You don't need to complete everything at once. Start with one focus session. Finish it. Then decide whether you're ready for another. Your completed sessions, focus time, and streak help you see your progress over time. FOR WORK, STUDY & EVERYDAY TASKS Use ADHD Focus Timer when you need to: โ€ข Study for an exam โ€ข Work on an important task โ€ข Read without constantly checking your phone โ€ข Start a task you've been avoiding โ€ข Create a simple focus routine โ€ข Build more consistent focus habits SIMPLE FOCUS, ONE SESSION AT A TIME There is no perfect productivity routine. Some days you'll focus for longer. Some days a short session is enough. The important part is starting. Open the app. Choose your time. Start focusing. ADHD Focus Timer is a productivity tool and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure ADHD or any medical condition.

About

Cadence Studio

Features
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Cadence Studio is a simple, powerful timer designed to help you stay focused, build consistency, and take control of your time. Whether you're working, studying, or creating, Cadence Studio helps you stay present and intentional with every session. Features: Create and track focused work sessions Build consistency through repetition Organize sessions with custom categories View your session history Clean, distraction-free design Upgrade to Cadence Studio Pro to unlock: Unlimited sessions Advanced customization Cadence Studio is built to help you focus on what matters - one session at a time.

Screenshots

ADHD Focus Timer4 screens
Cadence Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADHD Focus Timer at none against Cadence Studio's 3. Cadence Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cadence Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ADHD Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ADHD Focus Timer versus Cadence Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADHD Focus TimerCadence Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvineet GuptaDionne Stratton

In-app purchases

None

ADHD Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cadence Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence Studio Pro$4.991 Month
  • Cadence Studio Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Studio Pro$59.99

Questions

Is ADHD Focus Timer free?
ADHD Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cadence Studio free?
Cadence Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ADHD Focus Timer or Cadence Studio have ads?
Neither ADHD Focus Timer nor Cadence Studio shows ads.

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