Comparison

Unheld vs FocusFlip Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Unheld

Features
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Unheld is a quiet space for focus. Most focus apps make you watch the clock. Unheld does the opposite. Start a session, put your phone down, and focus without thinking about time. There are no ticking countdowns, no pressure, and no productivity scores. Time is held quietly in the background so you can stay present with your work. Unheld is designed for people who want calm focus instead of urgency β€” students, creatives, professionals, and anyone who finds traditional timers stressful. Features β€’ One-tap focus sessions β€’ No countdown by default β€’ Gentle end reminders (optional) β€’ Session history for reflection, not tracking β€’ Apple Watch support β€’ Local-only storage β€” your data stays on your device Premium (One-time purchase) Unlock session history, weekly summaries, and optional tags with a single purchase. No subscriptions. Designed for calm Unheld is not a Pomodoro timer and not a productivity system. It’s a quiet container for focus β€” so you can stop thinking about time and simply work.

About

FocusFlip Focus Timer

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FocusFlip is a powerful focus timer designed to help you achieve deep work and boost productivity. Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique, FocusFlip helps you break work into focused intervals separated by short breaks, keeping your mind fresh and engaged throughout the day. Key Features: β€’ Customizable Focus Sessions β€” Set your ideal work duration, from 5 to 60 minutes β€’ Smart Break Reminders β€” Automatic notifications when it's time to rest and recharge β€’ Session Tracking β€” Monitor your daily focus time and build productive habits β€’ Clean, Minimal Interface β€” Distraction-free design keeps you focused on what matters β€’ Background Timer β€” Keep working while the timer runs in the background Whether you're studying, working on a project, or training for a marathon, FocusFlip adapts to your workflow and helps you maintain peak performance. Start each session with intention, flip to focus, and accomplish more every day. Perfect for students, professionals, developers, writers, and anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

Unheld4 screens
FocusFlip Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Unheld and FocusFlip Focus 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. Unheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusFlip Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Unheld versus FocusFlip Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnheldFocusFlip Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuo YuDustin Ober

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unheld

One-time1
  • Unheld Premium$5.99
1 purchases

FocusFlip Focus Timer

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99

Questions

Is Unheld free?
Unheld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlip Focus Timer free?
FocusFlip Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unheld or FocusFlip Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Unheld nor FocusFlip Focus Timer shows ads.

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