FokusZeit vs Sparkstep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FokusZeit
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FokusZeit is designed specifically for people with ADHD β a Pomodoro timer and habit tracker that supports you without pressure. VISUAL TIMER - Colorful countdown circle β see the time, not just numbers - 4 focus levels: 15, 25, 45, and 60 minutes - Gentle breaks between sessions BUILD HABITS - Daily habits with gentle reminders - Track streaks β without perfectionism pressure - Calendar view for your progress ADHD-FRIENDLY - No guilt, no pressure - Mood check before each session - Background sounds: Brown Noise, CafΓ©, Rain, and more PREMIUM (optional) - Unlimited habits - Premium background sounds - Cloud sync - Streak freeze Built with understanding for neurodivergent brains. Your pace, your way. Privacy Policy: https://organikbuz.github.io/fokuszeit-legal/privacy-en.html Terms of Use: https://organikbuz.github.io/fokuszeit-legal/terms-en.html
Sparkstep
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Sparkstep is a focus timer and routine planner designed for ADHD brains - low clutter, dopamine-aware, and calm by design. No account, no cloud, fully offline. WHY FOCUSFLOW - Built for ADHD: visual time, one task at a time, instant rewards. - Low stimulation: generous whitespace and gentle motion so you can think. - Private and offline: everything stays on your device. VISUAL FOCUS TIMER - A shrinking disc shows your time at a glance - easier than reading digits. - Adjustable focus and break lengths, Pomodoro-style rounds. - "One task right now" field keeps you anchored. - Park-a-thought button: capture a distraction, let it go, come back. - Optional ambient sound (white noise, brown noise, rain) and a celebration when you finish. ROUTINES, ONE STEP AT A TIME - Build morning, work-start and wind-down routines as ordered steps. - Run mode shows ONLY the current step, so the rest never overwhelms you. - Per-step timers, big check-off, progress bar, and ready-made templates. TODAY: NOW / NEXT / LATER - Three simple buckets instead of an endless backlog. - Quick capture, "eat the frog" highlight, estimated vs actual time. - Unfinished tasks roll over to today automatically. INSIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS - Focus minutes, sessions, routine streaks and your best focus time of day. - A GitHub-style consistency heatmap and weekly comparison. - Dozens of achievements to keep momentum going. MADE YOUR WAY - English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. - Reduce-motion and low-stimulation options. - Export and import your data anytime. Sparkstep is a productivity and focus aid, not a medical or clinical tool. Download Sparkstep and make focus feel doable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sparkstep at 13.0 against FokusZeit's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FokusZeit | Sparkstep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaan Gurbuz | Ferran Espuna |
In-app purchases
FokusZeit
No in-app purchases
Sparkstep
No in-app purchases









