Comparison

Cadence Studio vs Focus Hourglass

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

Head to head
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.

About

Focus Hourglass

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Focus Hourglass is a simple focus timer that starts when you flip your phone over. It recreates the feeling of a real hourglass, helping users reduce phone distractions and stay focused. Core Features: 1. Flip to Start
Choose a focus duration and flip your phone over to begin. 2. Real Hourglass Experience
A flowing hourglass animation makes time feel clear and visual. 3. Pick-Up Reminder
If you turn your phone back during a session, the app reminds you to flip it over and continue focusing. 4. Focus Sounds
Multiple white noise options help create a calm focus atmosphere. 5. Weekly Stats
Track focus time, average duration, success rate, and longest session. 6. Milestones
Unlock achievement badges as you complete focus sessions. Privacy Policy: https://cathycup.github.io/focus_hourglass/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Cadence Studio4 screens
Focus Hourglass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Hourglass at none against Cadence Studio's 3. Cadence Studio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Cadence Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Focus Hourglass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Cadence Studio versus Focus Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadence StudioFocus Hourglass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDionne StrattonHangzhou Plus One Daily Technology Co., Ltd.

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
None

Focus Hourglass

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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