SPARK vs Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPARK
This app helps overcome task paralysis by using a 2-minute micro-commit technique. Designed for neurodivergent minds, it focuses on the initial step of starting a task, making it easier to continue. It offers gentle habit tracking and visual progress without pressure.
- 2-minute micro-commit timer
- Overcome task paralysis
- Designed for neurodivergent minds
- Gentle streak tracking
- Visual progress charts
- Offline functionality
- Available in 10 languages
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SPARK - 2 Minute Task Starter | ADHD Focus Timer Struggling to start tasks? SPARK helps you overcome task paralysis using the 2-minute micro-commit technique. Do you struggle to start tasks, even ones you want to do? You're not alone. SPARK was created by someone with ADHD, autism, and PTSD who understands exactly how hard it can be to take that first step. HOW IT WORKS • Commit to just 2 minutes of any task • The timer helps you start—that's the hardest part • Once you're going, continuing becomes easier • Celebrate every spark, no matter how small DESIGNED FOR NEURODIVERGENT MINDS • Perfect for ADHD, autism, anxiety, and executive dysfunction • No pressure to complete—just to start • Gentle streak tracking without guilt • Visual progress to build momentum FEATURES - Simple 2-minute timer with encouraging prompts - Streak tracking to build habits - Beautiful statistics and progress charts - Dark and light themes - Available in 10 languages - Completely offline—no internet required 100% FREE & PRIVATE • No ads, ever • No account required • No data collection • All your data stays on your device • No premium features or subscriptions SPARK is and will always be free because everyone deserves tools to help them thrive. The hardest part of any task is starting. Let SPARK help you take that first step. Just 2 minutes. That's all it takes.
Focus Timer
This app uses gamification to help users overcome procrastination and screen time addiction. It features a virtual guardian that grows with completed focus sessions and a commitment contract system to ensure accountability during work or study periods.
- Gamified virtual guardian that levels up
- Focus contract system for accountability
- Track session history and habits
- Share progress with Guardian Cards
- Unlock new companions and skins
- Customizable notification intensity
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Focus Timer - Focus Owl Stop scrolling. Start focusing. Focus Owl is the ultimate gamified pomodoro timer and productivity tracker that holds you accountable. If you struggle with ADHD, procrastination, or screen time addiction, Focus Owl is the study timer that actually works — not just by reminding you to focus, but by making you commit. Create a Focus Contract, lock in your task, and let your virtual Guardian watch over you. Every completed work or study session feeds your Guardian. Every distraction? It costs you. YOUR VIRTUAL GUARDIAN Hatch your personal Guardian and watch it grow with every focus session. Earn XP, level up, and unlock new companions like the Focus Owl, Swift Rabbit, and Fierce Dragon. Miss a daily session? Your Guardian loses XP. This isn't just a basic time tracker — it's a commitment to your habits. IRONCLAD FOCUS CONTRACTS Before every session, you sign a contract with yourself: the task and the time. No vague goals. No snoozing. Just you, your task, and a strict countdown. Perfect for deep work, ADHD management, and pomodoro study sessions. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Proud of your high-level Guardian? Share your beautifully designed Guardian Card and focus stats directly to your social media. Show off your productivity streak and earn 3x EXTRA XP for every share! SESSION HISTORY & HABIT TRACKING Every completed and failed contract is logged. See your streaks, track your consistency, and watch your time management skills improve over time through detailed history logs. FOCUS OWL PREMIUM Unlimited Guardian levels — watch your companions evolve without limits Advanced focus statistics with weekly and monthly breakdowns Exclusive Guardian skins — unlock rare appearances Unlimited daily focus contracts Maximum notification intensity for ultimate accountability WHO IS THIS FOR? Focus Owl is built for students, developers, writers, ADHD brains, and anyone who struggles to stay off their phone during deep work. If you've tried other pomodoro apps or focus timers and kept cheating — this is the app that finally makes you stop. Your Guardian is waiting. Will you feed it today? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPARK at none against Focus Timer's 3. SPARK also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SPARK asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SPARK against 5.0 for Focus Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SPARK ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPARK | Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andres Moreno Rubio | MERT CATIROGLU |
Customer experience
SPARK
Focus Timer
In-app purchases
SPARK
No in-app purchases
Focus Timer
- Focus Owl Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Focus Owl Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Focus Owl Pro Yearly$24.991 Year





