Comparison

FocusBlocks Sage vs Tap Tally

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

Head to head
About

FocusBlocks Sage

Features
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Can't focus on studying or work? FocusBlocks combines the Pomodoro Technique with time blocking in one beautiful focus timer. See exactly when, what, and how long you focused — turning aimless days into productive ones. --- Solves Real Problems --- ・Hard to focus despite trying to study ・End of day feels lost: "What did I even do today?" ・Working from home but losing focus ・Can't find a study rhythm for exams ・Too many tasks, don't know where to start --- Key Features --- ■ Pomodoro Timer 25 minutes of focus, 5-minute break, repeat. Scientifically proven productivity boost. Fully customizable focus, break, and long break durations. ■ Time Blocking Plan your day with focus blocks on a timeline — morning reading, work sessions, afternoon study. Drag to adjust easily. ■ Visual Timeline A beautiful timeline shows your entire day at a glance. See what you should be doing right now. ■ Live Activities Timer displayed on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check remaining time without opening the app. ■ Home & Lock Screen Widgets Display today's plan on your home screen. ■ Weekly Statistics Visualize focus time, session count, and completion rate with charts. ■ Routine Templates Save and reuse configurations like "Morning Routine," "Work Mode," or "Exam Prep." ■ Interruption Logging Record what broke your focus — phone calls, social media, colleagues. Build deeper focus through weekly review. --- Perfect For --- ・Students preparing for exams or learning a new skill ・Remote workers struggling to stay focused at home ・Morning routine or evening routine builders ・Freelancers managing their own time ・People with ADHD seeking focus structure ・Anyone fighting smartphone distractions --- More --- ・Full dark mode support ・16 languages supported ・Privacy first: all data stored on your device only --------------------------------- Sage Apps Series A collection of iOS utility apps designed for simplicity and ease of use. Unified design to make your day a little better. >> Search "Sage Apps" on the App Store for more ---------------------------------

About

Tap Tally

This app allows you to easily track multiple counts for various activities. It offers custom symbols, colors, and step sizes, with widgets for quick updates. Enjoy local-only data storage and a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited counters (Pro)
  • Custom symbols and colors
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • Daily goals with progress rings
  • 14-day bar chart and 12-week heatmap
  • Local-only data storage
  • Four haptic styles
Features
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Count anything. Quietly. Tap Tally is a refined multi-counter for the things that matter, and the ones that don't. Reps. Coffee. Stitches. Headcount. Birds in the garden. Tap a card to count up. Long-press to count down. Done. Track gym reps and sets. Count knitting rows and stitches. Tally tasbih, dhikr, rosary prayers, and mantras. Count laps on a run. Track pitch counts in baseball. Manage inventory counts at events. Count crowds at the door. What's inside: • Unlimited counters (Tap Tally Pro) • Custom symbols, colors, and step sizes per counter • Daily goals with progress rings on every card • Lock Screen + Home Screen widgets — tap to count without opening the app • A 14-day bar chart and a 12-week heatmap • Streaks, daily averages, and percent-change trends • Four haptic styles — light, medium, heavy, rigid • Local-only data — nothing leaves your device Tap Tally is single-purpose, ad-free, and beautifully boring. We don't track you. We don't have a backend to track you with. There is no account, no signup, no email collection. Your taps are yours. Free includes 3 counters and the daily bar chart. Tap Tally Pro is one quiet $4.99 purchase that unlocks unlimited counters, the heatmap, monthly and yearly stats, and every future feature — Apple Watch, themes, and beyond — at no additional cost. Made for coaches, knitters, lab workers, birdwatchers, bartenders, runners, students, and anyone whose day involves saying "wait, how many was that?"

Screenshots

FocusBlocks Sage4 screens
Tap Tally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusBlocks Sage at none against Tap Tally's 1. Tap Tally's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Tap Tally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusBlocks Sage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBlocks Sage ships an update every 2 months, Tap Tally every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FocusBlocks Sage versus Tap Tally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBlocks SageTap Tally
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYusuke TakeuchiRachel Larralde

In-app purchases

None

FocusBlocks Sage

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Tally

One-time1
  • TapTally Pro$4.99

Questions

Is FocusBlocks Sage free?
FocusBlocks Sage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Tally free?
Tap Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusBlocks Sage or Tap Tally have ads?
FocusBlocks Sage shows ads; Tap Tally does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusBlocks Sage or Tap Tally?
FocusBlocks Sage ships an update every 2 months, and Tap Tally every 2 days. Most recently, FocusBlocks Sage was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tap Tally on October 18, 2026.

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