# 25 vs FocusRoot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 25 at none against FocusRoot's 2. 25 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). FocusRoot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusRoot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 25 asks for nothing beyond the download.

25 ships an update every 2 weeks, FocusRoot weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 25 | FocusRoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Size | 11 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legal Prompt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490746932) | [Arkadius Biernat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813554794) |

## What reviewers say

### 25

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-5-timer-focus-timer/id6783129150)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FocusRoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusroot-deep-work-timer/id6822025911)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 25 free?

25 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FocusRoot free?

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

### Do 25 or FocusRoot have ads?

25 shows ads; FocusRoot does not.

### Which is updated more often, 25 or FocusRoot?

25 ships an update every 2 weeks, and FocusRoot weekly. Most recently, 25 was updated on November 13, 2026 and FocusRoot on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
