Comparison

Focus Timer vs Kotsumi

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Features
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Stay focused. Block distractions. Make pottery. Clay Focused is a Pomodoro focus timer and app blocker that turns your screen time into beautiful handmade ceramics. Set a timer, pick your ceramic, and watch a mug, bowl, plate, or vase take shape on the wheel as you work, study, or create. Stay focused and your piece gets fired and added to your shelf. Every session makes something real. FOCUS WITH PURPOSE โ—† Set focus timers from 1 minute to 3 hours โ—† Choose your ceramic: mug, bowl, plate, or vase โ—† Watch your pottery form as you stay focused โ—† Block distracting apps โ€” Instagram, TikTok, YouTube โ€” with Screen Time โ—† Lock your screen and stay present BUILD YOUR COLLECTION โ—† Complete sessions to fire finished pieces โ—† Build a shelf of beautiful ceramics over time โ—† Unlock new ceramic types and glazes as you level up TRACK YOUR PROGRESS โ—† Maintain daily streaks to build consistency โ—† Set weekly focus goals and track total focus time โ—† View all-time achievements and pieces crafted WHO IT'S FOR Students, professionals, creatives, and people with ADHD who've tried screen time limits and just tapped "Ignore." If you need a distraction blocker that actually sticks, Clay Focused makes deep work feel like a reward. Clay Focused turns productivity into a calming, rewarding experience โ€” one ceramic at a time.

About

Kotsumi

Features
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Turn your study plans into focused sessions. Kotsumi brings a focus timer, daily planner, personal notebooks, and shared study rooms into one calm space. Whether you're preparing for an exam, working through homework, or building a study routine, take it one session at a time. FIND YOUR FOCUS Choose a timed focus session with breaks, or study at your own pace with an open-ended session. Start with a task in mind and see the time you put in. MAKE YOUR PLAN YOUR OWN Organize daily tasks and keep notes in your notebooks. Add stickers and study icons to give your planner a personal touch. STUDY TOGETHER Join study rooms, chat with members, and take part in shared focus sessions. Optional room challenges give you another way to work toward a goal together. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Look back on your study history, explore your statistics, and follow your streaks. Notice the sessions that add up over time. PERSONALIZE AS YOU GO Earn Kotsu Coins through studying and use them to personalize your experience. Coins are earned in the app and cannot be purchased for real money. CHOOSE WHAT YOU SHARE Manage your profile visibility and decide what to share through Study Updates. Report content, block accounts, and delete your account from Settings. A little planning. A focused session. Time well spent. Kotsumi is currently available in English.

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Kotsumi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Timer at 18.6 against Kotsumi's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Focus Timer versus Kotsumi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerKotsumi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJona Elias FenglerSticker Mori

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Kotsumi

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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