Focus25 vs Cool Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus25
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Focus is an Apple Watch–first focus timer that helps turn individual focus sessions into a lasting habit. Start from your wrist with a tap. When you finish, your iPhone brings together today’s focus time and shows daily, weekly, and monthly trends so you can see your rhythm take shape. Built for habits ・Start focus sessions quickly on Apple Watch ・See today’s focus time and daily feedback on iPhone ・Explore trends across the last 7 days, 8 weeks, and 12 months ・Understand your rhythm through the balance of focus and break sessions ・Keep Apple Watch and iPhone in sync automatically Simple by design Focus has no account requirement, task overload, or complicated setup. Open Apple Watch and begin a session; open iPhone and reflect on the rhythm you are building. Privacy first Your focus records stay on your devices and sync between your paired Apple Watch and iPhone. Focus does not require an account or rely on a private server. Made for studying, deep work, reading, writing, and anyone who wants to make focus a more consistent part of everyday life.
Cool Counter
This app offers a straightforward and efficient method for tracking progress towards goals. Its clean design and Apple Watch integration allow for focused counting anywhere, with optional haptic feedback for a responsive feel.
- Simple and fast counting
- Progress tracking towards goals
- Distraction-free design
- Apple Watch support
- Optional click sounds and haptics
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Cool Counter is the simplest and fastest way to count anything and track your progress toward a goal. With a clean, distraction-free design and seamless Apple Watch support, you can tap, feel, and stay focused anywhere. Get satisfying feedback with optional click sounds and haptics so every tap feels responsive and intentional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus25 at every 3 days against Cool Counter's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Focus25 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cool Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focus25 ships an update every 3 days, Cool Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus25 | Cool Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 书心 刘 | Forgio Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
Focus25
- Focus Premium$1.99
Cool Counter
- Lifetime Access$1.99









