Comparison

Ultra Countdown vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

Ultra Countdown

Features
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Ultra Countdown counts the days to the moments that matter to you. Holidays, birthdays, weddings, deadlines – keep every goal in view. Features • Countdown in days, hours, minutes and seconds • Home Screen widgets: small (1 event) and medium (up to 3 events) • Lock Screen widgets: circular, rectangular and inline • Reminders on the event day, 1 day and 1 week before • iCloud sync across every device signed in to your Apple ID • Tags, notes, emojis and colors • Light and dark mode Built for focus Clean typography, calm colors, zero distractions. From Syntax & Sons – for people who want to keep what matters in view.

About

Focus

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Focus: Study Timer helps you build a steady study routine without clutter or overwhelm. Use structured focus sessions, track your progress, and review your habits with clear, motivating insights. Whether you're preparing for exams, finishing assignments, or building a daily deep-work routine, Focus: Study Timer gives you a calm system to stay consistent. Features: • Start focused study sessions with flexible timer lengths • Use short and long breaks to maintain momentum • Track daily study time, completed sessions, and streaks • View detailed statistics and weekly trends • Review session history and past study patterns • Add subjects and labels to organize your sessions • Use calendar-based planning with Plan vs Reality timelines • Set daily goals and monitor your consistency • Export your study stats and share progress snapshots • Get local reminders to stay on track • Unlock premium to remove ad interruptions Focus: Study Timer is designed to feel simple, intentional, and supportive so you can spend less time managing your system and more time actually studying.

Screenshots

Ultra Countdown1 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultra Countdown at none against Focus's 1. Ultra Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ultra Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Ultra Countdown versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltra CountdownFocus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyntax & Sons LLCRishikesh Govind

In-app purchases

None

Ultra Countdown

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus

One-time1
  • Focus:Study Timer Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Ultra Countdown free?
Ultra Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ultra Countdown or Focus have ads?
Focus shows ads; Ultra Countdown does not.

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