Comparison

GlassTime vs FocusTasks

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

Head to head
About

GlassTime

Features
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GlassTime is a focus timer that feels calm, immersive, and distraction-free. Instead of numbers counting down, your time materializes into glass blocks β€” quietly, beautifully, one breath at a time. You don’t watch a timer. You build something. Whether you’re studying, working, reading, or simply trying to stay present, GlassTime creates a subtle sense of progress that keeps you focused without pressure. FEATURES β€’ Real Liquid Glass focus surfaces, built for iOS 26 β€’ Calm aurora backgrounds that adapt as you progress β€’ Lock Screen + Dynamic Island β€” glance-able, never pulling you back β€’ Apple Watch companion with the same glass blocks on your wrist β€’ 15, 25, 45 or 60-minute sessions β€’ Apple Health integration β€” sessions save as mindful minutes (we never read your Health data) β€’ Private by default β€” no account, no tracking, no ads GlassTime is not just a timer. It’s a calmer way to focus.

About

FocusTasks

Features
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FocusTasks combines a Pomodoro timer and a task manager into one app for building a daily focus habit. No account required. Works fully offline, with no ads and no tracking. Start a session in one tap from the home screen widget or your Apple Watch, and watch your streak grow. β–  Main Features β€’ Pomodoro timer: work and break sessions switch automatically β€” durations are fully customizable β€’ Task management: organize your day with "Today's Focus" and a backlog β€’ Stats & streaks: daily, weekly and monthly focus time with a streak counter β€’ Share your wins: post "6 pomodoros done today!" in one tap β€’ Home screen widget: your next task and a start button, right on the home screen β€’ Apple Watch: start, pause and complete tasks from your wrist β€’ Notifications: get notified when a session ends, even in the background β€’ Dark mode / available in 9 languages β–  Privacy First β€’ No account. All data stays on your device β€’ No ads, no analytics, nothing leaves your phone β–  Why "End by Time"? In FocusTasks, sessions always end when the timer runs out β€” even if the task isn't finished. This design uses the Zeigarnik effect: a psychological finding that people remember unfinished tasks better and are more motivated to resume them. By stopping mid-task when the timer ends, your work naturally stays "in progress", making it easier to pick up again later. It lowers the mental barrier to restarting and helps you build a sustainable study and work habit. β–  Great For β€’ Building a study habit for school, exams or certifications β€’ Staying on track while working from home β€’ Anyone who never sticks with task management apps β€’ People looking for a simple, privacy-friendly focus timer β–  Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GlassTime4 screens
FocusTasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FocusTasks at 17.0 against GlassTime's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. GlassTime sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlassTime ships an update daily, FocusTasks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GlassTime versus FocusTasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassTimeFocusTasks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe C CanhameiroRoku, K.K.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GlassTime

One-time4
  • Minute Tip$0.99
  • Session Tip$2.99
  • Hour Tip$4.99
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  • Deep Tip$9.99
4 purchases

FocusTasks

Subscriptions1
  • Support$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Medium Support$3.99
  • Large Support$69.99

Questions

Is GlassTime free?
GlassTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusTasks free?
FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlassTime or FocusTasks have ads?
Neither GlassTime nor FocusTasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlassTime or FocusTasks?
GlassTime ships an update daily, and FocusTasks every 2 days. Most recently, GlassTime was updated on October 24, 2026 and FocusTasks on October 7, 2026.

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