# Focus To vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus To at 80% against Focus Timer's 0%. Focus To also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (15K vs 12). Focus Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus To sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus To holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Focus To's written reviews are positive against 0% of Focus Timer's.

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, Focus Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews)** | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-work-with-friend/id6463947468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with task management to boost productivity. Organize tasks, set reminders, and track your focused work sessions with detailed reports. Syncs across all your devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable lengths, Task and project organization, Recurring tasks and reminders, Detailed time tracking reports, Cross-platform synchronization, White noise for focus

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus To-Do Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 💡 Useful Pomodoro technique integration
- 🌱 Motivating gamification features
- 📊 Detailed analytics and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Cluttered or confusing interface
- 🕰️ Timer resets or disappears unexpectedly
- 🚫 Paywall locks core features

**Reported bugs**

- Pomodoro timer not working correctly
- Data/progress resets randomly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Calendar integration
- Ability to pause/resume Pomodoro sessions
- More customization options
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-work-with-friend/id6463947468)

Enhance concentration with curated Baroque music and soothing rain sounds. Customize focus sessions with an adjustable timer to boost productivity and creativity. Create your ideal audio ambiance for work, study, or relaxation.

**Highlights:** Adjustable focus timer, Largo Baroque music, Rain soundscapes, Personalized audio ambiance, Productivity enhancement, Seamless interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Focus Timer Pro | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Professional Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus To or Focus Timer?

Focus To is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Focus Timer averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Focus To or Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Focus To nor Focus Timer shows ads.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Focus Timer monthly. Most recently, Focus To was updated on September 25, 2026 and Focus Timer on June 1, 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.*