Comparison

Focus Keeper vs Tiny Timer

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

Head to head
About

Focus Keeper

This app helps boost productivity and combat procrastination using the Pomodoro technique. It breaks tasks into focused work intervals followed by breaks, ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD. Track your progress and stay on task with customizable settings and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions
  • Study and exam timer functionality
  • ADHD-friendly structured technique
  • Productivity time tracker with charts
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Customizable break lengths
Features
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Focus Keeper is the ultimate focus timer and Pomodoro timer designed to help you boost productivity and fight against procrastination. Whether you're a student preparing for an exam, managing ADHD, or simply trying to stay focused, this app is here to make your time management easier. By leveraging the original Pomodoro method, Focus Keeper helps you break down your tasks into manageable intervals and balance work with breaks, so you can stay on track without burning out. With a built-in study tracker, customizable settings, and an intuitive design, Focus Keeper is ideal for those who need a reliable exam timer or just want to track their progress efficiently. Focus Keeper: Pomodoro Timer, Exam Timer, ADHD Pomodoro – Stay true to the original technique with 25-minute sessions followed by short breaks to keep your mind sharp. Customizable Focus Timer – Adjust the length of your sessions, short breaks, and long breaks to suit your workflow. Exam Timer & Study Timer – Ideal for students and professionals, the product acts as a perfect exam timer to help you easily manage study sessions. ADHD Friendly – Tailored for those with ADHD, the app’s structured technique helps improve concentration and task completion. Time Tracker – Track your productivity over time with insightful charts and fight against ADHD and procrastination. Simple Interface – With a clean and intuitive design, it's easy to set up your focus timer and start working on your tasks immediately. How Its Works? Set Your Focus Timer & Study Timer– Choose a task and set the clock for 25 minutes. Work Until the Rings – Stay focused on your task until the Pomodoro rings. Take a Short Break – Enjoy a 5-minute break after each session to refresh your mind. Long Breaks – After completing 4 focus sessions, take a longer break of 20-30 minutes to recharge. The app automatically starts the next session, so you can stay productive without interruptions. Who Can Benefit? Whether you're a student needing a reliable study timer for exams, a professional managing multiple tasks, or someone who struggles with ADHD, the concentration app is the perfect tool. The app provides a structured routine, making it easier to avoid distractions and procrastination. Its built-in time tracker and customizable settings ensure that you can stay productive in any environment, from the office to the study room. Why ? Unlike other apps, Focus Keeper offers an original Pomodoro experience while giving you full control over how you manage your focus sessions. Whether you're using it as an exam timer, a study timer, or to manage ADHD, its versatile features and easy-to-use interface make it stand out. Track your productivity over time, customize your features, and use it as a stopwatch for specific tasks – all while avoiding procrastination and staying on task. Read our terms and conditions at https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/36391786 Read our privacy policy at https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/36391786 [ Support: support@pixo.co ]

About

Tiny Timer

This app helps you manage your time effectively with customizable timers. Visualize time passing with a colorful ring, run multiple timers simultaneously, and receive timely notifications. Syncs across devices and offers widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer presets
  • Visual time ring
  • Multiple timers simultaneously
  • Home screen widgets
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable notification sounds
Features
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Tiny Timer is more than just a timer app — it's your trusty sidekick for staying on track, whether you're whipping up a gourmet meal, squeezing in a quick workout, or managing your workday. With its sleek design and powerful features, Tiny Timer elevates your time management game. ** Customizable Presets for Effortless Timing ** Say goodbye to laborious setup! Tiny Timer lets you create personalized presets for your most common tasks. Whether it's brewing your morning coffee, practicing meditation, or nailing that presentation, your favorite timers are just a tap away. ** Personalize Your Timers ** Why settle for bland? Customize your timers with names, colors, and icons. Assign a vibrant hue to your HIIT workout, a calming blue for your reading sessions, and a fiery red for those intense brainstorming moments. Instant recognition, no second-guessing. ** Visualize Time with a Colorful Ring ** Watch time unfold before your eyes. Tiny Timer's elegant ring visually represents the remaining duration. As the seconds tick away, the ring shrinks, keeping you in the loop without glancing at numbers. ** Run Multiple Timers Simultaneously ** Life is multitasking, and so is Tiny Timer. Juggle cooking, laundry, and a work call — all at once. Set up multiple timers, and let Tiny Timer orchestrate your day seamlessly. ** Choose Your Perfect Notification Sound ** Pick from a delightful selection of notification sounds. Whether it's a gentle chime or an energetic ping, Tiny Timer ensures you never miss a beat. Notifications can be set to repeat automatically, up to 10 times. ** Widgets Everywhere ** Tiny Timer integrates seamlessly into your digital life. Add your timers as widgets to your home screen, lock screen, or even your watch face. It's like having your personal timekeeper always at your fingertips. ** Sync Across Devices via iCloud ** Your timers follow you wherever you go. Tiny Timer syncs effortlessly across your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac with M1/M2/M3 chips. No manual updates — just pure convenience. ** Shortcuts for Instant Control ** Start, pause, or reset your timers from anywhere using Shortcuts. Efficiency, meet simplicity. Upgrade to Tiny Timer Plus for unlimited timers, iCloud synchronization, advanced notifications, and an expanded palette of icons and colors. No subscriptions, no ads — just premium features. Tiny Timer syncs securely to your private iCloud account. Ready to reclaim your time? Download Tiny Timer now and experience time management like never before. Visit www.tiny-timer.de for more details. Got questions or need assistance? Reach out to me personally at felix@tiny-timer.de or find me on Twitter (@TinyTimerApp). Let's make every second count!

Screenshots

Focus Keeper4 screens
Tiny Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Keeper at 32K against Tiny Timer's 22. Focus Keeper also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Keeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Keeper has 32K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Focus Keeper's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tiny Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, Tiny Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Focus Keeper versus Tiny Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus KeeperTiny Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size872 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXO IncorporationFelix Lisczyk

Customer experience

Focus Keeper

All ratings31,537 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,047 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.3%

Tiny Timer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Focus Keeper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer randomly stops counting down
  • White noise that can't be turned off
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Ability to label/categorize tasks
  • Sync with calendar/to-do apps
  • More sound/music options
  • Customizable break durations

Tiny Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Focus Keeper

Subscriptions10
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month$12.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard$49.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Focus Keeper Pro$99.99
  • Focus Keeper Pro$199.99
6 purchases

Tiny Timer

One-time6
  • Unlimited Timers$1.99
  • iCloud Synchronization$1.99
  • Timer Colors and Icons$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Advanced Notifications$1.99
  • Tiny Timer Plus (Offer)$3.99
  • Tiny Timer Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Focus Keeper free?
Focus Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Timer free?
Tiny Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Keeper or Tiny Timer?
Focus Keeper is rated higher. Focus Keeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Tiny Timer averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Focus Keeper or Tiny Timer have ads?
Neither Focus Keeper nor Tiny Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or Tiny Timer?
Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and Tiny Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tiny Timer on August 29, 2026.

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