Comparison

Focus Dive vs TimeValve

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

Head to head
About

Focus Dive

Features
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Your brain already knows how to dive deep. Focus Dive just helps you aim it. Stay longer. Go deeper. Collect what you find. - Depth-based focus timer - Ocean treasures as rewards - Built for brains that work differently - Gentle insights, no pressure For hyperfocusers, ADHD minds, and anyone who's tired of fighting their own brain. Dive in.

About

TimeValve

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In a world of short-form videos and social media, it's easy to lose track of time without even noticing. Lasting change begins not with force, but with your own small choices. As you care for your aquarium, you'll care for your digital habits too. โ—‹ Your Screen Time at a Glance The time you spend on apps you choose becomes the water in your aquarium. The more you use them, the lower your water level gets, and your fish respond with different moods and behaviors. โ—‹ Your Aquarium Each app you choose to block gets its own aquarium. Decorate your aquarium with fish, plants, and ornaments to make it truly yours. Take a moment to feed your fish and enjoy the little moments together. โ—‹ Focus & Rewards Complete focus sessions and collect Jelly. Use Jelly to unlock new fish, plants, and decorations to grow your own unique aquarium. โ—‹ Usage Calendar View your daily app usage and focus sessions on the calendar. See your usage patterns at a glance and stay on top of your digital habits. โ—‹ With Friends Share your aquarium with friends and encourage each other along the way. Good habits are easier to create together. Let your aquarium remind you to spend more time on what truly matters.

Screenshots

Focus Dive4 screens
TimeValve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dive at none against TimeValve's 3. Focus Dive also leads on ads (none vs shown). TimeValve's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeValve sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Focus Dive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Dive ships an update every 11 days, TimeValve every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Focus Dive versus TimeValve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus DiveTimeValve
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size62 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeung Ah ShinHyundong Kim

In-app purchases

None

Focus Dive

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeValve

One-time3
  • Jelly_30$2.99
  • Jelly_50$3.99
  • Jelly_120$7.99

Questions

Is Focus Dive free?
Focus Dive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeValve free?
TimeValve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Dive or TimeValve have ads?
TimeValve shows ads; Focus Dive does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus Dive or TimeValve?
Focus Dive ships an update every 11 days, and TimeValve every 4 days. Most recently, Focus Dive was updated on October 19, 2026 and TimeValve on October 15, 2026.

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