Comparison

FocusTimer vs StayTask Time Boxing

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

Head to head
About

FocusTimer

Features
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FocusTimerPomo — Pomodoro & Flow Stay focused, work smarter, and build deep work habits with FocusTimerPomo — the Pomodoro timer designed for real productivity. Why FocusTimerPomo? Most timers just count down. FocusTimerPomo tracks your work, shows you patterns, and helps you understand where your time actually goes. Free Features: • Pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals • Basic session tracking • Apple Watch companion app • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Standard timer style FocusTimerPomo Pro: • Galaxy Mode — immersive star field timer with device tilt • Physics Sandbox — satisfying physics-based timer experience • Flip & Minimal timer styles • Full analytics and session reports • Contribution heatmap — visualize your focus streaks • Streak tracking to keep your momentum going • Live Activities — timer on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • iCloud sync across all your devices • Custom tasks to organize your focus sessions • CSV export for your session data • Calendar auto-pause — pauses when you have a meeting • Custom app icons • Blobs home screen widget Try Pro free for 7 days, then choose monthly or annual — cancel anytime. Subscription Information FocusTimerPomo Pro Monthly • Price: $2.99 per month • Duration: 1 month • Auto-renewal: Monthly unless cancelled • Features: Full access to all FocusTimerPomo Pro features FocusTimerPomo Pro Annual • Price: $19.99 per year • Duration: 365 days • Free Trial: 7 days • Auto-renewal: Yearly unless cancelled • Features: All Pro features at significant savings Subscription Terms • Title: FocusTimerPomo Pro • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://digvijaypundir33.github.io/focustimerpomo-legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://digvijaypundir33.github.io/focustimerpomo-legal/terms By using this app, you also agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StayTask Time Boxing

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StayTask: Time Boxing radically transforms your productivity. Forget about endless lists and the overwhelm of pending tasks. Here, you assign a specific time block to each task and focus only on what you are doing right now. It is simple, visual, and extremely effective. Instead of working until exhaustion or falling into procrastination, you define a clear timeframe and work with productive urgency. When the time is up, the task is too. This eliminates paralyzing perfectionism, blocks unproductive multitasking, and turns overwhelming projects into manageable, highly motivating blocks. WHAT MAKES STAYTASK DIFFERENT: The power of ALWAYS-ON: Your focus shouldn't be interrupted. We've designed a full-screen mode where the always-on clock and the always-on countdown take center stage. The remaining time is displayed large, always visible, and without the screen turning off. It works like a desktop productivity display that keeps you immersed in your workflow: no distractions and no need to touch your phone to open the app. Task creation in 3 taps: Choose a preset duration, a custom one, or a deadline, and start working instantly. Zero friction. Visual and intuitive design: The countdown works in real-time and dynamically changes color based on the task's progress and status. Total Control: Pause, resume, mark as completed, or failed. Need an extra push? It includes a 5-minute grace period and the quick option to create a task continuation. StayTask is built for the present. No complex project managers, no endless tags. Just you, your task, and the time you dedicate to it. This simplicity creates mental clarity and helps you get more done with much less effort. PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU ARE: A busy professional or executive: Your day is a chaos of meetings and you need to squeeze free gaps for urgent tasks. A remote or home office worker: You struggle with daily discipline and need to structure your schedule at home. A developer or programmer: You seek "Deep Work" sessions and continuous coding without interruptions. A freelancer or consultant: You bill by the hour and require total, immersive control over your work sessions. An entrepreneur or startup founder: You handle multiple areas and need to prioritize rapid execution. A writer, designer, or artist: You want to beat creative blocks by making consistent progress without the pressure of perfection. A content creator: You need to record, edit, or script within strict timeframes to be profitable. An athlete or coach: You want to visually time routines, stretches, or training sessions. A home manager: You have dozens of household chores and want to complete them like a race against the clock. A student: You need deep, focused study blocks without looking at other apps. Anyone who wants to structure their day and regain control of their time. With StayTask, you take back the reins of your day. Every completed time block brings you closer to your goals without burnout, without endless lists, and without feeling like you aren't making progress. Download StayTask: Time Boxing for free today and start working in a smarter, more focused, and more human way. Your time is your most valuable resource. Focus on time. Master your day. Welcome to the simplest and most powerful way to be productive!

Screenshots

FocusTimer4 screens
StayTask Time Boxing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FocusTimer at 4 against StayTask Time Boxing's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. FocusTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StayTask Time Boxing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
FocusTimer versus StayTask Time Boxing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusTimerStayTask Time Boxing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDigvijay PundirGary Medina

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FocusTimer

Subscriptions2
  • FocusTimerPomo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FocusTimerPomo Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

StayTask Time Boxing

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$17.991 Year

Questions

Is FocusTimer free?
FocusTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StayTask Time Boxing free?
StayTask Time Boxing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusTimer or StayTask Time Boxing have ads?
Neither FocusTimer nor StayTask Time Boxing shows ads.

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