Comparison

Focus Dots vs Dr.Timer

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

Dr.Timer

Features
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Dr.Timer is a simple visual timer for the countdowns you use every day. Start a timer, watch time move, and control it from the Lock Screen. Dr.Timer is built for quick preset timers, focus sessions, short breaks, cooking, laundry, workouts, and anything else that needs a clear countdown. Instead of hiding time behind a tiny number, Dr.Timer gives each countdown a large visual dial, readable digits, and iPhone-style alarm controls when time is up. Features: - Quick preset timers for common durations. - Large visual countdown dial. - Multiple saved timers for repeated routines. - Lock Screen Live Activity controls. - Full-screen iPhone-style timer alarm. - Local timer storage on your device.

Screenshots

Focus Dots4 screens
Dr.Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Dots versus Dr.Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus DotsDr.Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.226.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID SZELLPaul Kim

In-app purchases

None

Focus Dots

No in-app purchases

None

Dr.Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Dots free?
Focus Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr.Timer free?
Dr.Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Dots or Dr.Timer have ads?
Neither Focus Dots nor Dr.Timer shows ads.

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