Comparison

Hush or Blush 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

Hush or Blush

Features
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ADHD? DISTRACTIONS? JUST LAZY? It doesn't matter. Stop making excuses. You know the drill: You sit down to study, and 5 minutes later, you’re scrolling social media. Your willpower is weak. You need consequences. Hush or Blush is the high-stakes focus timer that doesn't ask you nicely. It forces you to LOCK IN. KILL YOUR PROCRASTINATION This is the ultimate tool for students, ADHD brains, and anyone who needs a kick in the pants to get work done. • LOCK IN: Set your time. • ACTIVATE: Hit the button. Your phone is now a "Live Grenade." • DON'T MOVE: Lock the screen and back off. Don't try anything else or... BOOM! Public shame. • SURVIVE: Complete the session to save your dignity. DO YOU DARE TO USE THIS IN A LIBRARY? If you try to leave the app, unlock your phone, or try to cheat during a session, the app instantly punishes you with a loud, embarrassing sound of your choice. The Challenge: Can you sit in a quiet room for 45 minutes without triggering the alarm and having everyone stare at you? FEATURES - The "Shame" Engine Once a study session starts, your phone is a minefield. Don't even think about picking it up until the session ends, or you will be punished with an embarrassment of your choice—Sirens, Screams, and more. - The Mystery Crate (Rewards) You want dopamine? Earn it. Watch ads to open Mystery Crates. Unlock unique alarms or find rare "Silence Passes" to save yourself in an emergency. - Emergency Exit Strategy Real life happens. Store Silence Passes (Max 5) to exit a session silently without triggering the alarm. Hoard them—you will need them. - Call Immunity Protocol The app is tough, but fair. If you receive an incoming phone call, the system pauses automatically. No accidental shaming for answering a real emergency. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Chronic Procrastinators: If you can't put the phone down, we'll make you afraid to pick it up. • Library Warriors: Use the fear of social embarrassment to fuel your focus. • Deep Work: Eliminate the subconscious urge to "just check one notification." QUIT SLACKING. START FOCUSING. Download Hush or Blush now. Silence or Siren. Your call.

About

Focus Timer

Features
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Drag your finger to set your focus time! The shrinking red circle intuitively shows the remaining time. Use this focus timer whenever you need to concentrate on your studies or work.

Screenshots

Hush or Blush4 screens
Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hush or Blush at 3 against Focus Timer's 1. Hush or Blush also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hush or Blush versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHush or BlushFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZEYDAN BULBULSooRyong Hyun

In-app purchases

None

Hush or Blush

No in-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hush or Blush free?
Hush or Blush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hush or Blush or Focus Timer have ads?
Both Hush or Blush and Focus Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hush or Blush or Focus Timer?
Hush or Blush ships an update every 6 days, and Focus Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Hush or Blush was updated on October 12, 2026 and Focus Timer on October 5, 2026.

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