Focus Dots vs Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Focus Timer
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Stay focused. Block distractions. Make pottery. Clay Focused is a Pomodoro focus timer and app blocker that turns your screen time into beautiful handmade ceramics. Set a timer, pick your ceramic, and watch a mug, bowl, plate, or vase take shape on the wheel as you work, study, or create. Stay focused and your piece gets fired and added to your shelf. Every session makes something real. FOCUS WITH PURPOSE β Set focus timers from 1 minute to 3 hours β Choose your ceramic: mug, bowl, plate, or vase β Watch your pottery form as you stay focused β Block distracting apps β Instagram, TikTok, YouTube β with Screen Time β Lock your screen and stay present BUILD YOUR COLLECTION β Complete sessions to fire finished pieces β Build a shelf of beautiful ceramics over time β Unlock new ceramic types and glazes as you level up TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β Maintain daily streaks to build consistency β Set weekly focus goals and track total focus time β View all-time achievements and pieces crafted WHO IT'S FOR Students, professionals, creatives, and people with ADHD who've tried screen time limits and just tapped "Ignore." If you need a distraction blocker that actually sticks, Clay Focused makes deep work feel like a reward. Clay Focused turns productivity into a calming, rewarding experience β one ceramic at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Dots at every 8 days against Focus Timer's every 6 weeks. Focus Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). 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.
Focus Dots ships an update every 8 days, Focus Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Dots | Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAVID SZELL | Jona Elias Fengler |
In-app purchases
Focus Dots
No in-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases









