Gapsule vs 25
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Gapsule
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Focus that leaves a mark. Gapsule turns every work session into a star in your personal night sky โ and your thoughts into time capsules you'll open later. YOUR UNIVERSE Each finished session lights a new star. Longer sprints burn brighter, honest ratings shape their color, and sessions with the same tag form constellations. Watch your sky fill up week after week. TIME CAPSULES Start a session with a note to your future self. Gapsule seals it and opens it when the week ends โ a small ritual that makes progress feel personal. A FOCUS TIMER, DONE RIGHT Sprints with smart breaks that follow the Pomodoro cycle: a long pause after every four rounds. Ambient sounds โ rain, white, pink and brown noise โ keep you in flow. FOCUS SHIELD (PRO) Blocks distracting apps while a session runs. No willpower required. DAILY GOAL & INSIGHTS A gentle goal ring on the dashboard, streaks, focus quality ratings, peak hours and per-project stats. Small steps, every day โ and proof they compound. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and a free macOS menu-bar companion. Widgets, Live Activities and Dynamic Island keep the timer at a glance, and iCloud sync keeps every device in step. GAPSULE PRO Go Pro for Focus Shield, smart calendar scanning, daily reminders, weekly digests and all future features. A one-time Lifetime option is available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://manuelko3.github.io/gapsule/privacy.html
25
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Stay focused. Take real breaks. Get more done. 25-5 Timer is a simple, distraction-free work timer based on the classic technique of alternating focused work sessions with short breaks โ with a longer break to recharge after every few sessions. FOCUS YOUR WAY โข Fully customizable durations โ work, short break, long break, and how many sessions before a long break โข Save multiple presets and switch between them instantly โข Large, easy-to-read timer with clear progress display STAY IN THE LOOP โข Get notified the moment a session or break ends, with a different alert for short and long breaks โข Choose from 10 built-in alert sounds, or import your own โข Turn sound and vibration on or off independently โข Keep your screen awake during a session with one toggle TRACK YOUR PROGRESS โข See today's and yesterday's completed sessions at a glance โข Browse your full history by day, and correct or clear records anytime ALWAYS WITH YOU ON APPLE WATCH โข Your timer, presets, and alert settings sync automatically โ no setup required โข Start, pause, and check your progress right from your wrist โข Glanceable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island display on iPhone A clean, focused tool to help you work better โ one session at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 25 at none against Gapsule's 3. Gapsule's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Gapsule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 25 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gapsule ships an update fortnightly, 25 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Gapsule | 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YAUHENI PALUPANAU | Legal Prompt Inc. |
In-app purchases
Gapsule
- Gapsule Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Gapsule Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Gapsule Pro Lifetime$24.99
25
No in-app purchases





