Focus Friend vs Study Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Friend
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Can't get started? Lose focus halfway through? Focus Friend is a calm focus timer built for ADHD brains and anyone who fights procrastination. One gentle session at a time. No pressure. No guilt. Just a timer that helps you begin. START IN SECONDS β’ Pick a session type: Focus, Reading, Meditation, Quick Nap or Sleep β’ Choose a length or save your favourite presets β’ Type what you're working on so your brain knows the one thing to do SEE TIME PASS β’ A clear countdown dial or a soothing hourglass with falling sand β’ Follow your session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities β’ Start and end chimes so you never have to watch the clock CALM SOUNDS FOR FOCUS β’ Rain, forest, ocean, cafΓ©, fireplace, piano, white noise and more (full library with Plus) β’ Mix in background sound for study, reading or winding down to sleep β’ Switch sounds mid-session without breaking your flow BUILD THE HABIT β’ Daily focus time, streaks and a calendar heatmap of your progress β’ Rate how each session felt and spot what works for you β’ Gentle daily reminders at the time you choose MADE FOR YOU β’ Light, dark or system theme β’ Your data stays on your device. No account needed. FOCUS FRIEND PLUS Upgrade for the full sound library, no ads and advanced insights with yearly trends and session breakdowns. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Focus Friend is a productivity tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Study Focus Timer
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Flip your phone. Lock in. Become the 1%. BeThe1Percent is a minimalist focus app designed for people who are serious about getting work done. No buttons. No timers. No distractions. Just place your phone face-down on the table and your focus session starts automatically. Pick it up β the session ends. Thatβs it. This simple habit helps you stop mindless scrolling, beat phone addiction, and stay focused during study or work. How it works β’ Open BeThe1Percent app β’ Flip your phone face-down β’ Focus session starts automatically β’ Keep working while the timer runs β’ Pick up your phone to end the session β’ Track your focused time and streaks Why BeThe1Percent? Most people talk about focus. The 1% build discipline. BeThe1Percent is built for: β’ Students preparing for exams β’ Professionals who want deep focus β’ Creators who hate distractions β’ Anyone trying to reduce screen time Features β’ Auto start focus timer (no taps needed) β’ Phone-down based focus detection β’ Minimal, clean, distraction-free UI β’ Daily focus tracking & streaks β’ Privacy-first β no data tracking β’ Designed for deep work & study Built different No complicated setup. No fake motivation. No clutter. Just one rule: Phone down = focus mode on. Start focusing today Put your phone down. Do the work. Become the 1%. *FOCUS TIMER & PREMIUM FEATURE REQUIRES A SUBSCRIPTION Terms of use: https://bethe1percentapp.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bethe1percentapp.netlify.app/privacy
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Verdict
Focus Friend and Study Focus Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Focus Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Study Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Focus Friend | Study Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avineet Gupta | Puranjan Mallik |
In-app purchases
Focus Friend
- Focus Friend Plus β Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Focus Friend Plus β Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Focus Friend Plus β Lifetime$14.99
Study Focus Timer
- BeThe1Percent - Weekly$1.997 Days
- BeThe1Percent - Yearly$29.991 Year
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