Comparison

SPARK vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 2-minute micro-commit timer
  • Overcome task paralysis
  • Designed for neurodivergent minds
  • Gentle streak tracking
  • Visual progress charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Available in 10 languages
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

SPARK4 screens
Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SPARK versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPARKFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Moreno RubioMERT CATIROGLU

Customer experience

SPARK

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focus Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SPARK

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions3
  • 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

Questions

Is SPARK free?
SPARK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPARK or Focus Timer?
SPARK and Focus Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SPARK or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither SPARK nor Focus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPARK or Focus Timer?
SPARK ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Timer every 2 months. Most recently, SPARK was updated on September 17, 2026 and Focus Timer on September 16, 2026.

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