Comparison

Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー vs ClassicTimer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー

Features
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Focus Timer - Boost Your Productivity A simple and easy-to-use timer app. Perfect for focused work, studying, and the Pomodoro Technique. Key Features: - Simple Mode: Countdown timer - Interval Mode: Pomodoro timer with focus and break periods - Group Mode: Share timers with friends and focus together - Preset Function: One-tap access to frequently used time settings - Custom Sounds: Choose your preferred notification sound - Screen Always On: Screen stays on while the timer is running

About

ClassicTimer

Features
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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Remove all ads • Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) • Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html

Screenshots

Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー1 screens
ClassicTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー at none against ClassicTimer's 1. Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー ships an update every 3 days, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー versus ClassicTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer シンプルなタイマーClassicTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaffle, LCC10HALF LLC

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClassicTimer

One-time1
  • ClassicTimer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー free?
Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClassicTimer free?
ClassicTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー or ClassicTimer have ads?
Both Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー and ClassicTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー or ClassicTimer?
Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー ships an update every 3 days, and ClassicTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Timer シンプルなタイマー was updated on October 7, 2026 and ClassicTimer on October 2, 2026.

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