Comparison

Focus Dots vs GlassTime

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

Head to head
About

Focus Dots

Features
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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 you’re 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.

About

GlassTime

Features
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GlassTime is a focus timer that feels calm, immersive, and distraction-free. Instead of numbers counting down, your time materializes into glass blocks β€” quietly, beautifully, one breath at a time. You don’t watch a timer. You build something. Whether you’re studying, working, reading, or simply trying to stay present, GlassTime creates a subtle sense of progress that keeps you focused without pressure. FEATURES β€’ Real Liquid Glass focus surfaces, built for iOS 26 β€’ Calm aurora backgrounds that adapt as you progress β€’ Lock Screen + Dynamic Island β€” glance-able, never pulling you back β€’ Apple Watch companion with the same glass blocks on your wrist β€’ 15, 25, 45 or 60-minute sessions β€’ Apple Health integration β€” sessions save as mindful minutes (we never read your Health data) β€’ Private by default β€” no account, no tracking, no ads GlassTime is not just a timer. It’s a calmer way to focus.

Screenshots

Focus Dots4 screens
GlassTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dots at none against GlassTime's 4. GlassTime's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. GlassTime sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Focus Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Dots ships an update every 8 days, GlassTime daily. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Focus Dots versus GlassTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus DotsGlassTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS26.226.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID SZELLFelipe C Canhameiro

In-app purchases

None

Focus Dots

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GlassTime

One-time4
  • Minute Tip$0.99
  • Session Tip$2.99
  • Hour Tip$4.99
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  • Deep Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Focus Dots free?
Focus Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlassTime free?
GlassTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Dots or GlassTime have ads?
Neither Focus Dots nor GlassTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Dots or GlassTime?
Focus Dots ships an update every 8 days, and GlassTime daily. Most recently, Focus Dots was updated on September 9, 2026 and GlassTime on September 9, 2026.

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