Comparison

Focus Keeper vs Challenge

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

Challenge

This app helps you expand your comfort zone by offering over 80 diverse challenges. You can tackle them solo or with friends, customize existing ones, or create your own. Document your progress with images and notes, and set daily reminders to stay on track.

Highlights
  • 80+ diverse challenges
  • Group challenges with friends
  • Customize or create challenges
  • Track and share progress
  • Document journey with images/notes
  • Daily reminders
Features
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Expand Your Comfort Zone! Explore 80+ challenges with your friends or by your own. Adjust or create your own challenges and document your journey. Current Features: - Group Challenges - Connect with other users - 80+ Challenges in diverse categories - Customize or create your own Challenges - Track and share your progress - Documentation with images and notes - Create daily reminder Upcoming Features: - Timers - Score system - Video recording - GPS tracking - Challenge trailers Embark on a journey of self-discovery, break free from your comfort zone, and elevate your life! Challenge Icons by Freepik from www.flaticon.com

Screenshots

Focus Keeper4 screens
Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Challenge at none against Focus Keeper's 13. Challenge also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Focus Keeper's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Focus Keeper versus Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus KeeperChallenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size872 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPIXO IncorporationDaniel Reimus

Customer experience

Focus Keeper

All ratings31,537 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,068 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.2%

Challenge

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Challenge

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
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  • 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
None

Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Keeper free?
Focus Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Challenge free?
Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Keeper or Challenge have ads?
Neither Focus Keeper nor Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or Challenge?
Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on October 27, 2026 and Challenge on October 21, 2026.

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