Comparison

Focus Planet vs Meltimer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Planet

Transform focused moments into a living world. Watch a barren planet evolve into a lush ecosystem as you stay on task. Earn rewards to unlock new planets and track your progress towards personalized goals.

Highlights
  • Planet visualization for focus sessions
  • Multiple focus modes (Countdown, Pomodoro, Stopwatch)
  • Personalized daily goals and progress tracking
  • Stardust rewards for unlocking planets
  • Detailed focus history and session timeline
  • Customizable Pomodoro intervals
  • Crash recovery for focus sessions
Features
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## Focus. Watch planets come to life. ## Turn every focused moment into a living, breathing world. If you want to put down your phone and focus on what matters, start a session in Focus Planet. As time passes, a once-barren planet gradually transforms before your eyes — craters heal, oceans rise, clouds drift in, and a lush world slowly comes to life. Every minute you stay focused shapes your planet. The sense of wonder and progress keeps you motivated, helps you beat distraction, and makes your focused time feel truly rewarding. Stay focused, be present. STAY FOCUSED • A beautiful way to beat distraction, watch a barren planet evolve into a lush, living world as you focus • Three focus modes: Countdown, Pomodoro, and Stopwatch, choose the approach that fits your flow • Set personalized goals with daily targets and track your progress at a glance • Immersive pixel-art space aesthetic with a clean interface that fades away while you focus GET MOTIVATED • Earn Stardust from every focus session and unlock 20 unique planets, each with its own terrain, oceans, and atmosphere • Pro users earn 2x Stardust to grow their collection faster • Full Pomodoro support with auto-advancing phases, customizable intervals, and crash recovery • Stopwatch mode for open-ended deep work sessions • Create unlimited goals to organize every area of your life HISTORY • Browse your detailed focus history, organized by day • Track daily focus time against your personalized targets • Manage your goals and see how your time is distributed • Relive your focus journey through your session timeline It's never too late to build better habits. Privacy Policy: https://www.tansysoft.com/en/products/focus-planet/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.tansysoft.com/en/products/focus-planet/terms-of-use/

About

Meltimer

Features
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Meltimer turns focus time into something you can actually see. Instead of staring at a plain countdown, watch a block of ice melt away, a candle burn down, an hourglass empty, or a plant grow — all in real time, synced to your focus session. It's a small shift that makes deep work feel less like a chore and more like something worth watching through. WHY MELTIMER Most timers just count numbers. Meltimer gives your focus time a visual, almost meditative form — so you actually want to stay locked in until it's done. ALL MODES, NO PAYWALL Melting Ice and Burning Candle modes — free from the start, no sign-up required Hourglass, Growing Plant, Fire, and Balloon — unlock each one permanently by watching a single quick ad Session durations: 1, 5, 15, or 25 minutes free, with 45 and 60 minute sessions unlockable by watching a quick ad BUILD REAL HABITS Daily streaks that keep you coming back XP and leveling system as you rack up focused hours 15 unlockable achievements, from your first session to deep, sustained focus milestones Weekly focus stats so you can see your progress at a glance BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS Clean, distraction-free interface Optional ambient sound (light rain, soft fire crackle) while you work Haptic feedback and completion chimes Daily focus reminders to help you build consistency Whether you're studying, working deep on a project, or just trying to build a healthier relationship with focused time, Meltimer makes every minute visible — and every session a little more satisfying to finish. Download Meltimer and make your time visible.

Screenshots

Focus Planet4 screens
Meltimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meltimer at none against Focus Planet's 3. Focus Planet's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Focus Planet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Meltimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Focus Planet versus Meltimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus PlanetMeltimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHong Bin TanAbdelhamid jilali Hlili

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Planet

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
None

Meltimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Planet free?
Focus Planet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meltimer free?
Meltimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Planet or Meltimer have ads?
Meltimer shows ads; Focus Planet does not.

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