Comparison

Just Timer vs Focus Canvas

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

Head to head
About

Just Timer

Features
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Everyday routines, work, study, and exercise. By being mindful of time in every situation, productivity can change dramatically. Just Timer is a simple and elegant timer app designed with speed and ease of use as the top priorities. Only the essential features are included, making it intuitive and effortless for anyone to use. You can manage multiple timers at the same time, which is perfect for cooking with parallel tasks or using the Pomodoro Technique to switch between work and breaks. Timers start instantly with a single tap, and you can adjust the time flexibly even while a timer is running. A stopwatch mode is also included for measuring elapsed time when needed. Just Timer runs reliably in the background and notifies you when a timer finishes. Without unnecessary decoration or complicated settings, Just Timer helps you focus on what matters right now. Main Features Manage multiple timers simultaneously Start timers with a single tap Adjust time during countdown with +1 minute / +5 minutes Timer and stopwatch modes Pin frequently used timers to the top Edit or delete timers with swipe gestures Quickly find timers using filters Background operation with notifications Recommended For Anyone looking for a simple and responsive timer Those who want to stay focused using the Pomodoro Technique Users who need to manage multiple timers while cooking or working People tracking workout or exercise intervals Anyone who prefers a clean app without unnecessary features

About

Focus Canvas

This app turns your focus sessions into art. As you concentrate, characters of your chosen artwork are revealed, creating a visual representation of your dedication. Completed masterpieces are saved in a gallery, showcasing your focus journey.

Highlights
  • Character-by-character artwork reveal
  • Permanent artwork gallery
  • Custom ASCII art creation from photos/emoji
  • Customizable focus modes and durations
  • Detailed focus statistics
  • Live Activity and widget support
  • Shareable session summaries
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Description Focus Canvas transforms your focus sessions into ASCII art. Start a timer, and watch as every second of concentration unlocks one character of your chosen artwork. Complete a masterpiece, and it joins your permanent gallery โ€” a visual trophy of your dedication. HIGHLIGHTS โ€ข Character-by-Character Unlock โ€” Every second of focus reveals 1 haracter. See your progress in real time as artwork comes to life. โ€ข Artwork Gallery โ€” Completed works become permanent trophies. Build a collection that represents your focus journey. โ€ข Create Custom Art โ€” Transform emoji or your own photos into unique ASCII art. Background removal built in. โ€ข Focus Tags โ€” Multiple modes with custom colors and durations. Perfect for study, workout, reading, or deep work. โ€ข Rich Statistics โ€” Daily, weekly, and monthly calendar views. Track total minutes, sessions, and completed artworks. โ€ข Live Activity & Widget โ€” Monitor your timer from the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, or Home Screen. โ€ข Session Summary โ€” Beautiful recap after each session with shareable artwork preview and stats. Terms of Use: https://jiangsanjie.github.io/doc/focuscanvas/term

Screenshots

Just Timer4 screens
Focus Canvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Timer at none against Focus Canvas's 3. Focus Canvas's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focus Canvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Just Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Just Timer versus Focus Canvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust TimerFocus Canvas
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.017.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYNET้น ่’‹

In-app purchases

None

Just Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Canvas

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$3.991 Month
  • annual$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$25.99

Questions

Is Just Timer free?
Just Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Canvas free?
Focus Canvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Timer or Focus Canvas have ads?
Just Timer shows ads; Focus Canvas does not.

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