# CardGate vs Focus Timer

CardGate and Focus Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. CardGate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | CardGate | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adrian Scheibelhut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891737078) | [MD Shahariar Nazim Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893961943) |

## What reviewers say

### CardGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardgate-learn-then-scroll/id6761844846)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Extra App Slot | $0.69 | one-time |
| Extra Deck Slot | $0.69 | one-time |
| 10 AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-deep-work-timer/id6787900865)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CardGate free?

CardGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CardGate or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither CardGate nor Focus Timer shows ads.

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