# Focus Keeper vs My Own Project

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Keeper at 76% against My Own Project's 0%. Focus Keeper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Keeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and My Own Project sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Keeper has 32K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Focus Keeper's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Own Project's.

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, My Own Project every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Keeper | My Own Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-keeper-pomodoro-timer/id867374917/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-own-project/id6443603254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 866 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Soohan Jeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608348478) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-keeper-pomodoro-timer/id867374917)

This app helps boost productivity and combat procrastination using the Pomodoro technique. It breaks down tasks into timed work intervals and breaks, ideal for students, professionals, or those managing ADHD. Features include a study tracker and customizable settings for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Customizable session and break lengths, Study and exam timer, ADHD-friendly structured intervals, Productivity time tracker, Simple and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Focus Keeper Pro | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective for staying focused
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🕰️ Helpful for managing time and productivity
- 🔔 Useful break reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Lack of ability to mute/adjust sound
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔍 Limited task management functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### My Own Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-own-project/id6443603254)

Manage personal and professional projects with detailed task breakdowns, progress tracking, and deadline alarms. Organize your life by converting daily activities into manageable projects and sub-tasks. Share your progress and logs with others.

**Highlights:** Organize tasks by to-dos, Automatic task progress calculation, Break down to-do lists, Set deadlines and alarms, Project logs and sharing, Gantt-like task graph, PDF report export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Keeper free?

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

### Is My Own Project free?

My Own Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Keeper or My Own Project?

Focus Keeper is rated higher. Focus Keeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while My Own Project averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Focus Keeper or My Own Project have ads?

My Own Project shows ads; Focus Keeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or My Own Project?

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and My Own Project every 2 months. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on November 8, 2026 and My Own Project on November 3, 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.*