Comparison

FocusPad vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

FocusPad

Features
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Focus is a sequence, not a state of mind. Built around the compounding power of singular focus and deep work principles, FocusPad is designed to help you shut out the noise and align your attention on the single most impactful task of your day. Most productivity tools overcomplicate. They ask you to categorize, tag, organize, and schedule, dragging you into the very cycle of digital distraction you are trying to escape. FocusPad is different. It is a visual sanctuary. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Define Your Focus: Write down the single task that makes everything else easier or unnecessary. 2. Select Your Time Block: Slide the elegant sand-and-sage dial to dedicate from 1 to 8 hours. 3. Lock It In: Hit play, put your phone down, and work. 4. Reflect & Record: Rate your progress. Build a daily streak of focus blocks. WHY FOCUSPAD? β€’ Clean Aesthetics: Styled in a calming Warm Sand and Sage palette that looks premium on your screen. β€’ Fractional Hour Slider: Easily set 2.25, 4.5, or 6-hour blocksβ€”timers shouldn't force you into rigid 25-minute Pomodoro grids. β€’ Zero Distractions: Just you and your work. β€’ Dynamic Weekly Reports: Visualize your consistency on a beautiful, minimalist bar chart and read AI-free, structured coaching insights to rebuild your focus loop. β€’ Background-Resilient: Local notifications. Close the app, check your email, or lock your screenβ€”your timer will keep perfect track and nudge you when your block finishes. Stop managing your time. Start managing your focus.

About

Focus Timer

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Focus Timer: Pomodoro turns overwhelming work and study sessions into short, winnable focus sprints. Set a task, start the timer, and let proven work/break cycles keep you concentrated, fresh, and consistent β€” one Pomodoro at a time. Built for students, developers, writers, and anyone doing deep work, Focus Timer combines a beautiful distraction-free countdown with focus statistics, streaks, and ambient concentration sounds. No account, no ads, and everything works 100% offline. WHY FOCUS TIMER β€’ FOCUS IN SPRINTS β€” A clean circular Pomodoro countdown with cycle dots keeps you on task. Label every session (Study, Coding, Reading, Writing…) so your time has a purpose. β€’ SMART BREAKS, NO BURNOUT β€” Short breaks after every focus session and an automatic long break after each cycle keep your energy and concentration high all day. β€’ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β€” See today's focus time, weekly charts, best days, session history, and your daily goal. Watch your focus minutes grow. β€’ BUILD A STREAK β€” Focus at least once a day and keep your streak alive. Small daily wins become a lasting deep-work habit. β€’ FOCUS SOUNDS β€” Ticking clock, white noise, deep noise, and soft rain help you stay in flow while you work or study. β€’ MAKE IT YOURS β€” Customize focus length, short and long breaks, cycles per set, daily goal, and session alerts. Classic 25/5 Pomodoro, 50/10 deep work, or fully custom. β€’ SESSION ALERTS β€” Get notified the second a focus session or break ends, even when your phone is locked. β€’ PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€” No account, no tracking, no data collection. Your focus history never leaves your device. FOCUS TIMER PRO (PURCHASE REQUIRED) Focus Timer requires a Focus Timer Pro purchase to use the app. Choose the plan that fits you (US prices; local prices may vary): β€’ Yearly β€” $19.99/year with a 3-day FREE trial β€’ Monthly β€” $2.99/month β€’ Lifetime β€” $39.99 one-time payment, yours forever Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The free trial converts to a paid yearly subscription unless cancelled before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0805149280.html Start your first focus sprint today β€” your future focused self will thank you.

Screenshots

FocusPad4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusPad at none against Focus Timer's 3. FocusPad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FocusPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FocusPad versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusPadFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWei Hong FongMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

None

FocusPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is FocusPad free?
FocusPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FocusPad or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither FocusPad nor Focus Timer shows ads.

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