Comparison

PTimer vs Focus Buddy

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

Head to head
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.

About

Focus Buddy

Features
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Focus Buddy is a simple, beautiful timer built around the science of ultradian rhythms: work in focused bursts, then rest, and repeat. Choose from proven presets like 52/17, 40/20, and 25/5, or unlock your own custom lengths with Focus Buddy Pro. FEATURES • Built-in focus/rest presets: 52/17, 40/20, 25/5 • Custom Timers (Pro) • Custom Themes (Pro) • Live Activities & Dynamic Island • Home Screen widget (Pro) • Daily streaks No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a simple, distraction-free timer to help you focus and recharge, in rhythm.

Screenshots

PTimer4 screens
Focus Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Buddy at Free against PTimer's $0.99. Focus Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). PTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Focus Buddy is free to download; PTimer costs $0.99 up front. PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Buddy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTimer ships an update every 6 days, Focus Buddy every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PTimer versus Focus Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTimerFocus Buddy
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakira kawakamiJoseph Murillo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PTimer

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

Focus Buddy

One-time2
  • Focus Buddy$1.99
  • Focus Buddy, for Family$3.99

Questions

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

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