Focus Timer vs Kotsumi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Timer
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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.
Kotsumi
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Focus Timer | Kotsumi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jona Elias Fengler | Sticker Mori |
In-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Kotsumi
No in-app purchases









