Comparison

Rakkez vs FocusTimer

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

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About

Rakkez

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Focus Station is a deep work companion that protects your focus with system-level app shielding, a beautiful timer, and layered ambient sounds โ€” all while keeping your data entirely on your device. YOUR FOCUS, SHIELDED When you start a session, Focus Station activates a shield that protects you from distracting apps at the system level. Unlike simple timers, this shield stays active even if you close the app. Choose which apps and categories to shield โ€” you stay in control. DEEP WORK TIMER Set focused work sessions of 25, 45, or 60 minutes. A clean, warm interface keeps your timer front and center with a progress ring and gentle encouragement messages that rotate as you work. Need a moment? Take a 5-minute pause without losing your session. AMBIENT FOCUS SOUNDS Layer up to six ambient soundscapes to create your perfect focus environment: cafe chatter, rainfall, crackling fireplace, forest birdsong, ocean waves, or gentle wind. Mix and match, adjust individual volumes, and let your focus room come to life. LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN Your session appears on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you always know where you stand โ€” no need to open the app. See your timer, current task, and shield status at a glance. TASK BOARD Keep a simple list of what matters today. Add tasks, mark them complete, and start focused sessions directly from your task list. Each task tracks how many focus sessions you have dedicated to it. YOUR FOCUS STORY Review your sessions in the stats view: total sessions, minutes focused, tasks completed, and a weekly chart showing your focus rhythm. No streaks. No scores. Just a clear picture of the time you have invested in your work. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS See how your screen time compares to your focus time with on-device reports. Understand where your screen time goes and watch your focus ratio grow over time. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Focus Station never sends your data to the cloud. All session history, tasks, and screen time data stay on your device. App selections are stored as encrypted tokens โ€” we never see which apps you block. THOUGHTFULLY CRAFTED Every detail is designed to feel calm and grounded: warm earth-tone colors, carefully chosen typography, subtle haptic feedback, and smooth animations that respect your Reduce Motion preferences. โ€” Focus Station is for anyone who wants to sit down, do the work, and feel good about it. No guilt. No gimmicks. Just a quiet place to focus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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FocusTimer

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FocusTimer is a Pomodoro timer that tells you where the hours actually went. Start a 25 minute session in one tap. Name what you are working on, and FocusTimer keeps a running total per project, so at the end of the week you know you gave the thesis 5 hours and the client 4, instead of guessing. FREE, FOREVER - 25/5/15 Pomodoro cycles, and every duration is yours to change: focus 5 to 60 minutes, short break 1 to 15, long break 10 to 30 - Long break after any number of pomodoros you choose, 2 to 6 - Auto-start breaks, auto-start focus, or full manual control - Automatic Do Not Disturb during a focus session, through Shortcuts - Session history, a weekly focus chart and a completion-rate trend - Two projects, and today's breakdown by project - Renaming and deleting your projects is free, and always will be - Runs with the screen locked and tells you when the session ends - Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up WHAT YOU FOCUSED ON, NOT JUST HOW LONG Tap the chip above the timer to pick a project. Every focus session you finish counts toward it. The report screen shows hours and a share of the total per project, so the number you report to a client or a supervisor is a number you actually measured. FOCUSTIMER PRO - As many projects as you track, instead of two - The 7 day, 30 day and all-time reports - Restored on every iPhone and iPad signed into your Apple Account WHAT YOU WILL NOT FIND No ads. No account to create. No streak nagging you into opening the app. No social feed. FocusTimer Pro is a subscription: 2.99 USD per month, or 19.99 USD per year with the first 14 days free. Prices are shown in local currency by region. Cancel any time during the free trial and you are not charged. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically for the same price and period unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thedolceway.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thedolceway.com/privacy

Screenshots

Rakkez4 screens
FocusTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusTimer at none against Rakkez's 2. FocusTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rakkez sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FocusTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rakkez ships an update every 2 months, FocusTimer every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Rakkez versus FocusTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRakkezFocusTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size76 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClick Wise AppsDt nova

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rakkez

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Station Pro$2.997 Days
  • Focus Station Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

FocusTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rakkez free?
Rakkez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusTimer free?
FocusTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rakkez or FocusTimer have ads?
Rakkez shows ads; FocusTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, Rakkez or FocusTimer?
Rakkez ships an update every 2 months, and FocusTimer every 5 months. Most recently, Rakkez was updated on October 31, 2026 and FocusTimer on October 31, 2026.

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