Span Timer vs Focus Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Span Timer
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Span Timer is a minimalist timer app designed for clarity and focus. MULTIPLE TIMERS Run up to 4 independent timers simultaneously. Whether you're timing different tasks, tracking multiple activities, or managing concurrent workflows, Span Timer adapts to your needs with intelligent layouts. COUNT UP OR DOWN Each timer works your way: β’ Swipe up for stopwatch mode - count up from zero β’ Swipe down to set a countdown timer β’ Switch between modes anytime CLEAN INTERFACE No clutter. No ads. No distractions. Just your timers and the time. GESTURES Simple, intuitive controls: β’ Tap to start or pause β’ Long press to add custom titles β’ Swipe to switch modes DYNAMIC LAYOUTS Span Timer automatically adjusts: β’ 1 timer: fullscreen β’ 2-3 timers: vertical stack β’ 4 timers: balanced grid PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Perfect for: β’ Focus sessions and Pomodoro techniques β’ Cooking multiple dishes β’ Workout intervals β’ Task time tracking β’ Meeting time management β’ Creative time blocking Span Timer is time tracking refined to its essence.
Focus Dots
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Focus Dots is a simple focus timer. Set a duration. Press start. Focus on one thing. There are no streaks to maintain. No productivity analytics. No pressure to optimize yourself. Finish a session and earn a dot. Over time, those dots become quiet records of the moments you chose to focus. Use it for study sessions, deep work, reading, writing, or any task that needs your full attention. Whether youβre working, studying, or just trying to stay distraction-free, Focus Dots helps you stay present.Β I built this because I kept getting distracted by focus tools that tried to do too much. This one does less.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Span Timer at daily against Focus Dots's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Span Timer ships an update daily, Focus Dots every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Span Timer | Focus Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abhishek Serjam | DAVID SZELL |
In-app purchases
Span Timer
No in-app purchases
Focus Dots
No in-app purchases









