Focus Loop vs 25
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Loop
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Focus Loop is a simple system for consistency: run a Pomodoro focus session, then track the habit you just practiced. Whether youβre studying, coding, reading, writing, or training β Focus Loop helps you show up daily with less effort and more momentum. POMODORO FOCUS TIMER β’ Start a focus session in one tap β’ Work/break cycles that keep you moving β’ Clear progress and completion feedback LIVE ACTIVITIES (FOCUS AT A GLANCE) β’ Keep your timer visible while you work β’ Live Activity on the Lock Screen (and Dynamic Island where available) β’ See time remaining without constantly reopening the app HOME SCREEN WIDGETS β’ Quick-start a session from your Home Screen β’ Glance at todayβs progress and streaks β’ Stay consistent with less friction HABIT TRACKER β’ Track the habits you actually care about β’ Build streaks and keep your routines visible BUILT FOR REAL LIFE β’ Minimal UI β no clutter β’ Great for students, remote work, and deep work β’ Designed for consistency Automatically sync your habits and focus sessions with Apple Watch and HealthKit, so your progress stays accurate without manual tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
25
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Stay focused. Take real breaks. Get more done. 25-5 Timer is a simple, distraction-free work timer based on the classic technique of alternating focused work sessions with short breaks β with a longer break to recharge after every few sessions. FOCUS YOUR WAY β’ Fully customizable durations β work, short break, long break, and how many sessions before a long break β’ Save multiple presets and switch between them instantly β’ Large, easy-to-read timer with clear progress display STAY IN THE LOOP β’ Get notified the moment a session or break ends, with a different alert for short and long breaks β’ Choose from 10 built-in alert sounds, or import your own β’ Turn sound and vibration on or off independently β’ Keep your screen awake during a session with one toggle TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β’ See today's and yesterday's completed sessions at a glance β’ Browse your full history by day, and correct or clear records anytime ALWAYS WITH YOU ON APPLE WATCH β’ Your timer, presets, and alert settings sync automatically β no setup required β’ Start, pause, and check your progress right from your wrist β’ Glanceable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island display on iPhone A clean, focused tool to help you work better β one session at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 25 at none against Focus Loop's 3. Focus Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focus Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 25 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Focus Loop ships an update fortnightly, 25 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Loop | 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suryakant Sharma | Legal Prompt Inc. |
In-app purchases
Focus Loop
- Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
- monthly subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- yearly subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Year
25
No in-app purchases









