# Focus Timer vs Root

The clearest difference is price: Root at Free against Focus Timer's $2.99. Root also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Focus Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Root is free to download; Focus Timer costs $2.99 up front. Root sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Root every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Root |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 164 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SnapWorks Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885406324) | [Jin Hyundeok](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813898778) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-flight-pomodoro/id6809570318)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Root

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-boards-notes-calendar/id6813898776)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Root Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Root Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Root free?

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

### Do Focus Timer or Root have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Root shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Root?

Focus Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Root every 3 days. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Root on October 24, 2026.

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