# Focus Timer vs eSign

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus Timer at freemium against eSign's subscription. Focus Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). eSign's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and eSign sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSign has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, eSign fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | eSign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-deep-work/id6760048027/reviews)** | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-sign-pdf/id6776996677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ariel Agor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882511308) | [Worth A Try LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827405338) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-deep-work/id6760048027)

Enhance your concentration with a minimalist focus timer. Customize session lengths, enjoy ambient sounds, and track your progress to achieve deep work for studying, coding, or creative projects.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions (5-120 min), Distraction-free interface, Session history tracking, Ambient background sounds, Smart break reminders, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MVAT Focus Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### eSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-sign-pdf/id6776996677)

Easily sign documents on your iPhone without printing or scanning. Create custom signatures, add text, and export flattened PDFs privately. Ideal for everyday signing needs like leases and offer letters.

**Highlights:** Draw or generate handwritten-style signatures, Scan or import existing signatures, Sign PDFs with text, dates, and checkmarks, Private, local-first document storage, Export flattened, signed PDFs, Optional Face ID lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Signed Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Signed Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Signed Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Signed Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Signed Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eSign free?

eSign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or eSign?

Focus Timer is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while eSign averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or eSign have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor eSign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or eSign?

Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, and eSign fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on September 15, 2026 and eSign on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*