Comparison

FocusTasks vs PTimer

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

Head to head
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. ■ Main Features • Pomodoro timer: work and break sessions switch automatically — durations are fully customizable • Task management: organize your day with "Today's Focus" and a backlog • Stats & streaks: daily, weekly and monthly focus time with a streak counter • Share your wins: post "6 pomodoros done today!" in one tap • Home screen widget: your next task and a start button, right on the home screen • Apple Watch: start, pause and complete tasks from your wrist • Notifications: get notified when a session ends, even in the background • Dark mode / available in 9 languages ■ Privacy First • No account. All data stays on your device • No ads, no analytics, nothing leaves your phone ■ Why "End by Time"? In FocusTasks, sessions always end when the timer runs out — 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. ■ Great For • Building a study habit for school, exams or certifications • Staying on track while working from home • Anyone who never sticks with task management apps • People looking for a simple, privacy-friendly focus timer ■ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PTimer

Features
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both — your way. 【Sound the shift】 Mark every work-to-break and break-to-work moment with a sound you actually like. Choose from 20 system sounds or bring in your own music or audio files. Set a different sound for each transition. 【Make the time yours】 Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. 【Honor your rest】 Breaks you spend quietly — without touching or lifting your device — can be saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes (opt-in in Settings). 【More features】 · 5 color themes: Green, Silver, Blush, Indigo, Citrus · Widget support (Home Screen / Lock Screen) · Live Activity support · Control support — launch from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Action button (iOS 18+) · Apple Watch support · Low power mode 【About Pomodoro】 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break — repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.

Screenshots

FocusTasks4 screens
PTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FocusTasks at Free against PTimer's $0.99. FocusTasks also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

FocusTasks is free to download; PTimer costs $0.99 up front. FocusTasks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, PTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FocusTasks versus PTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTasksPTimer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoku, K.K.akira kawakami

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FocusTasks

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

PTimer

One-time3
  • Coffee$3.99
  • ランチ$9.99
  • お寿司$19.99

Questions

Is FocusTasks free?
FocusTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTimer free?
PTimer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do FocusTasks or PTimer have ads?
Neither FocusTasks nor PTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusTasks or PTimer?
FocusTasks ships an update every 2 days, and PTimer every 6 days. Most recently, FocusTasks was updated on October 7, 2026 and PTimer on October 14, 2026.

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