Comparison

Takt Timer vs Focus Flame

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

Head to head
About

Takt Timer

Features
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Inspired by the legendary the iconic T3 pocket radio, takt Timer reimagines industrial design history as a modern productivity tool. Forget complex menus and digital clutter. Rotate the precision haptic dial to set your time. Feel every click. Watch the iconic LED grid illuminate, and pulsing gently as seconds fade away. Features: Tactile Control - A hyper-realistic haptic dial that makes setting the time feel physical. The Grid - Experience the classic T3 aesthetic with backlit LEDs that pulse and fade. Flexible Timing - Switch between Seconds or Minutes modes. Modern Integration - Dynamic Island support and a beautiful Lock Screen Widget. Unlock takt+ with a one time in-app purchase: Total Customization - Choose from 4 bespoke themes, 5 dial styles, 9 vibrant LED colours, 9 custom alarms and more. New grid sizes - Supports 8x8 (64 units), 10x10 (100 units), and 11x11 (121 units) grids. Soundscapes - 9 custom-made alarm sounds designed to be noticed, not annoying. Turn time into art. Download Takt Timer today.

About

Focus Flame

Features
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Focus Flame is a minimalist focus timer built around a single, beautiful idea โ€” a candle that burns as you work. Set a duration, tap the flame, and let it guide your attention. No flashy timers. No aggressive notifications. Just a quietly burning candle that melts away as your session progresses. - HOW IT WORKS Light the candle to begin your session. Tap to pause, tap again to resume. When the wax is gone, your session is complete. -CRACKLING FIRE SOUND Immersive ambient audio fades in when your session begins and fades out when you pause, like sitting usign a real candle. - TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every completed session is logged. Watch your streak grow and see your total focus time accumulate day by day. - CANDLE STYLES Choose from three wax colours โ€” Ivory, Rose, and Sage to match your mood or workspace. - BUILT FOR FOCUS No social features. No gamification. No distractions. Your session data stays on your device and never leaves. Focus Flame is for people who want to do deep work, study, meditate, or simply be present, one session at a time.

Screenshots

Takt Timer3 screens
Focus Flame4 screens

Verdict

The call

Takt Timer and Focus Flame are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Takt Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Flame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Takt Timer versus Focus Flame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakt TimerFocus Flame
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.226.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack LearMihai Ghiga

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Takt Timer

One-time1
  • takt+$0.99
1 purchases

Focus Flame

One-time1
  • Focus Flame Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Takt Timer free?
Takt Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Flame free?
Focus Flame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Takt Timer or Focus Flame have ads?
Neither Takt Timer nor Focus Flame shows ads.

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