# Visual Focus Timer vs Small Start

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Focus Timer at none against Small Start's 3. Visual Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Small Start's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Small Start sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Visual Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Focus Timer | Small Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 28 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maria Guadalupe Escamilla Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485025984) | [Ali Firat Unver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736911616) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-focus-timer-adhd-block/id6788629078)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Small Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-start-adhd-routines/id6793559538)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Focus Timer free?

Visual Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Small Start free?

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

### Do Visual Focus Timer or Small Start have ads?

Visual Focus Timer shows ads; Small Start does not.

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