Comparison

Focus:Focus Timer vs Study Sanctuary

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

Head to head
About

Focus:Focus Timer

Features
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【Focus Tomato】is a minimalist, immersive focus timer designed for a distraction-free experience. It combines ambient soundscapes, productivity insights, and deep work tools to help you maintain concentration during study or work sessions. **Ambient Soundscapes** A carefully curated collection of background sounds including nature scenes, white noise, and atmospheric tones. Each sound can be adjusted to your preferred volume level for optimal focus. **Productivity Insights** Track your focus sessions with detailed analytics. View your daily, weekly, and monthly focus patterns through simple charts and statistics that help you understand your productivity habits. **Deep Work Tools** Built-in features support extended concentration periods. Customizable timer intervals, break reminders, and session history allow you to build sustainable focus routines tailored to your needs. **Minimalist Interface** A clean, clutter-free design eliminates visual distractions. The interface remains unobtrusive during active sessions, keeping your attention on the task at hand. **Focus Session History** All completed sessions are saved and organized for review. Export your data or simply browse past performance to see your progress over time. Focus Tomato provides a straightforward tool for those seeking to improve concentration without unnecessary features or complexity. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wyygrace.xyz/zhuanzhufanjia/privacy.html

About

Study Sanctuary

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Find a quieter way to get things done. Study Sanctuary combines a focused study timer, a flexible weekly planner, optional Screen Time protection, and a customizable pixel-art room. Each completed session turns steady effort into visible progress—without accounts, ads, or pressure. PROTECT YOUR FOCUS Choose distracting apps, categories, and websites with Apple’s privacy-preserving activity picker. Start a protected focus session when you need it, take an intentional break when you need one, and return when you’re ready. CHOOSE THE RIGHT BOUNDARY • Deep Focus shields selected apps, categories, and websites. • Light Focus shields selected apps and websites. • Study Group shields selected apps while keeping communication available. BUILD A STUDY RHYTHM Create subjects, set personal milestones, and add recurring weekly blocks. Your plan stays flexible and every block remains editable. MAKE PROGRESS FEEL PERSONAL Complete focus sessions to earn Focus Credits. Use them to unlock furniture and shape a sanctuary that feels like your own. SEE YOUR CONSISTENCY GROW Review completed sessions, subject progress, study time, streaks, and badges—all stored locally on your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Study Sanctuary has no ads or third-party analytics. Your study data remains on your device, and Apple’s Family Controls provide privacy-preserving selections for Screen Time protection. Screen Time protection is optional. The study timer, planner, progress, rewards, and room remain available if you choose not to enable it.

Screenshots

Focus:Focus Timer3 screens
Study Sanctuary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Study Sanctuary at none against Focus:Focus Timer's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focus:Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Study Sanctuary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Focus:Focus Timer versus Study Sanctuary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus:Focus TimerStudy Sanctuary
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORIENT VISION SHIPPING LIMITEDKarl Burdak

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus:Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Core3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Core$39.991 Year
None

Study Sanctuary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus:Focus Timer free?
Focus:Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Sanctuary free?
Study Sanctuary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus:Focus Timer or Study Sanctuary have ads?
Neither Focus:Focus Timer nor Study Sanctuary shows ads.

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