Comparison

GlassTime vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 • Real Liquid Glass focus surfaces, built for iOS 26 • Calm aurora backgrounds that adapt as you progress • Lock Screen + Dynamic Island — glance-able, never pulling you back • Apple Watch companion with the same glass blocks on your wrist • 15, 25, 45 or 60-minute sessions • Apple Health integration — sessions save as mindful minutes (we never read your Health data) • Private by default — no account, no tracking, no ads GlassTime is not just a timer. It’s a calmer way to focus.

About

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

GlassTime4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at none against GlassTime's 4. Dot Timer | Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GlassTime sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dot Timer | Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GlassTime versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassTimeDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe C CanhameiroHirasawa Masayuki

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
None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlassTime free?
GlassTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot Timer | Focus Timer free?
Dot Timer | Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlassTime or Dot Timer | Focus Timer have ads?
Neither GlassTime nor Dot Timer | Focus Timer shows ads.

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