Comparison

VisibleTime | See Time Flow vs FocusQuest

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

Head to head
About

VisibleTime | See Time Flow

Features
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■ Choose your favorite from multiple timer styles ■ Customize the display to create your ideal timer ■ Glance and instantly know the time Features of Visual Timer ■ Understand time at a glance Visualize time as distance or size to intuitively grasp its progress. ■ See when time is up Animated visuals notify you when the timer ends, even while you’re focused. ■ Choose your favorite visual timer Pick the one that fits your mood or feels easiest to understand. Choose from a variety of visual timers, including battery gauges, hourglasses, animal designs, and game-inspired styles. Find the timer that fits you best. ■ Customize your own timer Freely combine elements like percentage and remaining time to create the timer that’s easiest for you to understand. ■ Portrait view for daily use / Expanded view for focus Switch easily between a customizable portrait view and a larger expanded view for better visibility. Choose the display that fits your situation. ■ Selectable alarm counts Choose from None, 1 time, 2 times, 3 times, or Repeat. From “None” for a purely visual experience, to “1 time” for a subtle cue, or “Repeat” for a standard timer—set it the way that suits you. Recommended for ■ Kids who are learning a sense of time Visual cues show remaining time and progress, helping children understand time more easily. ■ Visual thinkers Time can be understood visually, making it easier to grasp situations intuitively. ■ Work and study sessions Easily check time progress at a glance, even while working or studying. ■ Classrooms and activities Clearly show time limits and remaining time to everyone, supporting smooth and organized sessions. Visual Timer is continuously being improved to provide a comfortable experience for everyone. Your support means a lot to us—if you enjoy the app, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave a review! Subscription For details regarding subscription terms, please refer to the following: Privacy Policy: https://vagabond-chimpanzee-822.notion.site/3118420ef0db80d28c7adf367e4c52e3 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

About

FocusQuest

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I can’t seem to stay focused. I know what I need to do, but my mind keeps wandering. FocusQuest is an app designed to change that. Your timer-based work sessions become “battles.” Your concentration builds up as you play the game. However, this app isn’t about “staying focused while playing a game.” It gamifies concentration itself. We’ve eliminated unnecessary frills and designed it to keep you coming back. It’s not a “game character” that levels up—it’s you. And the rewards aren’t for a character; they’re for you in real life. Reward yourself for your efforts. That accumulation becomes a habit. Your concentration time is visualized in a graph, so you can see your daily progress. Whether it’s studying or work. From “I have to” to “I want to.” Your concentration becomes a story. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VisibleTime | See Time Flow4 screens
FocusQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusQuest at weekly against VisibleTime | See Time Flow's every 3 weeks. VisibleTime | See Time Flow's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. VisibleTime | See Time Flow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and FocusQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VisibleTime | See Time Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusQuest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VisibleTime | See Time Flow versus FocusQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisibleTime | See Time FlowFocusQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManaka HasegawaMASAHITO MATSUSHITA

In-app purchases

5 purchases

VisibleTime | See Time Flow

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Features Plan$0.491 Month
One-time4
  • Unlock All Sounds$0.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$1.99
  • Unlock All Timers$1.99
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  • All-in-One Pack$3.99
2 purchases

FocusQuest

Subscriptions2
  • FocusQuest Premium$1.991 Month
  • FocusQuest Premium$17.991 Year

Questions

Is VisibleTime | See Time Flow free?
VisibleTime | See Time Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusQuest free?
FocusQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VisibleTime | See Time Flow or FocusQuest have ads?
Both VisibleTime | See Time Flow and FocusQuest show ads.
Which is updated more often, VisibleTime | See Time Flow or FocusQuest?
VisibleTime | See Time Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, and FocusQuest weekly. Most recently, VisibleTime | See Time Flow was updated on October 28, 2026 and FocusQuest on October 25, 2026.

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