Focus Timer vs Takt Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Timer
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Stay focused, manage your time, and understand where your day goes with Focus Timer. Focus Timer combines a Pomodoro timer, task-based focus sessions, time tracking, and simple productivity insights in one distraction-free app. Whether you're studying, working, reading, exercising, or managing everyday routines, start a timer and focus on one task at a time. TASK-BASED FOCUS TIMER Create tasks and organize your time around what you actually do. Start a timer for Study, Work, Reading, Gym, or any custom activity and let the app keep track of your focused time. Switch between tasks whenever your priorities change without losing track of your progress. POMODORO TIMER Structure your work and study sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Use the classic rhythm: 25 minutes of focused work 5 minutes of short break 15 minutes of long break Focused sessions and regular breaks can make it easier to structure study, work, and deep-work routines throughout the day. TRACK YOUR TIME See how you're spending your time instead of guessing. Focus Timer automatically records your task sessions so you can review what you worked on and how long you spent doing it. DAILY & WEEKLY INSIGHTS Build better awareness of your routines with simple productivity statistics. Review your daily activity, compare weekly focus time, and understand which tasks receive most of your attention. ADHD-FRIENDLY FOCUS The clean, straightforward interface is designed to reduce unnecessary complexity and make starting a focus session simple. Short structured sessions can be useful for anyone who prefers breaking larger tasks into smaller, more manageable periods of focused time. MADE FOR STUDY, WORK & DAILY ROUTINES Use Focus Timer for: β’ Studying and exam preparation β’ Work and deep-focus sessions β’ Reading and learning β’ Personal projects β’ Exercise and routines β’ Task and time tracking β’ Pomodoro sessions β’ Building consistent focus habits WHY USE FOCUS TIMER? Start a task in seconds, track your focused time automatically, switch between activities without losing progress, and review your daily and weekly historyβall from one simple productivity timer. Spend less time thinking about the clock and more time working on what matters. Start a focus session today.
Takt Timer
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Inspired by the legendary the iconic T3 pocket radio, takt Timer reimagines industrial design history as a modern productivity tool. Forget complex menus and digital clutter. Rotate the precision haptic dial to set your time. Feel every click. Watch the iconic LED grid illuminate, and pulsing gently as seconds fade away. Features: Tactile Control - A hyper-realistic haptic dial that makes setting the time feel physical. The Grid - Experience the classic T3 aesthetic with backlit LEDs that pulse and fade. Flexible Timing - Switch between Seconds or Minutes modes. Modern Integration - Dynamic Island support and a beautiful Lock Screen Widget. Unlock takt+ with a one time in-app purchase: Total Customization - Choose from 4 bespoke themes, 5 dial styles, 9 vibrant LED colours, 9 custom alarms and more. New grid sizes - Supports 8x8 (64 units), 10x10 (100 units), and 11x11 (121 units) grids. Soundscapes - 9 custom-made alarm sounds designed to be noticed, not annoying. Turn time into art. Download Takt Timer today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer at none against Takt Timer's 1. Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Takt Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Takt Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Focus Timer | Takt Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huzaib Sayyed | Jack Lear |
In-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Takt Timer
- takt+$0.99
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