Focus Dots vs GlassTime
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.
GlassTime
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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, quietly, beautifully, one breath at a time. You donβt watch a timer. You build something. Whether youβre 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: glance-able, never pulling you back β’ Apple Watch companion with the same glass blocks on your wrist β’ Focus sessions of any length, from 5 minutes to 3 hours, each with its own break β’ Four favorites one tap away: 15, 25, 45 or 60 minutes β’ Apple Health integration: sessions save as mindful minutes (we never read your Health data) β’ Private by default: no account, no tracking, no ads GlassTime is not just a timer. Itβs a calmer way to focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlassTime at every 2 days against Focus Dots's every 8 days. GlassTime also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, GlassTime every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Dots | GlassTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAVID SZELL | Felipe C Canhameiro |
In-app purchases
Focus Dots
No in-app purchases
GlassTime
No in-app purchases







