Comparison

Focus Dots vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.  I built this because I kept getting distracted by focus tools that tried to do too much. This one does less.

About

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

Focus Dots4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at 3 against Focus Dots's 1. Dot Timer | Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus Dots versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus DotsDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID SZELLHirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

None

Focus Dots

No in-app purchases

None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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