Comparison

Type Shhh vs FocusFlip Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Type Shhh

This app allows you to discreetly take private notes in public spaces. It offers a way to hide your text if you feel observed, ensuring your thoughts remain confidential. You can easily share your notes to other applications when needed.

Highlights
  • Private note-taking
  • Discreet typing interface
  • Hide text when observed
  • Easy sharing to other apps
Features
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Type Shhh is for taking private notes in public. Hide the text of your notes if you think someone is watching, and continue typing. Easily share your note to another app whenever you want.

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: • Customizable Focus Sessions — Set your ideal work duration, from 5 to 60 minutes • Smart Break Reminders — Automatic notifications when it's time to rest and recharge • Session Tracking — Monitor your daily focus time and build productive habits • Clean, Minimal Interface — Distraction-free design keeps you focused on what matters • Background Timer — 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

Type Shhh4 screens
FocusFlip Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Type Shhh at none against FocusFlip Focus Timer's 1. Type Shhh also leads on device support (3 vs 1). FocusFlip Focus Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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. FocusFlip Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Type Shhh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Type Shhh versus FocusFlip Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterType ShhhFocusFlip Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark MolchanyDustin Ober

In-app purchases

None

Type Shhh

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FocusFlip Focus Timer

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99

Questions

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

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