# Focus To vs Study Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus To at 15K against Study Timer's 1. Focus To also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Study Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 Study Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus To has 15K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Study Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus To | Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-to-do-focus-timer-and-tasks/id966057213/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-taskfocus/id6738023210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Tomato Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/966057212) | [Alessandro Pace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635839308) |

## 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


### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-taskfocus/id6738023210)

This app combines a task manager, app blocker, and timer to help users eliminate distractions and improve focus during study or work sessions. It allows users to set tasks, block distracting apps, and use a timer to stay on track, with apps remaining blocked until the session ends.

**Highlights:** Timer & Stopwatch, Distraction-Free Focus, Task Management, App Blocking, Progress Tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus To free?

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

### Is Study Timer free?

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

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

Study Timer is rated higher. Focus To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Study Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Focus To nor Study Timer shows ads.

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

Focus To ships an update every 5 weeks, and Study Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Focus To was updated on October 14, 2026 and Study Timer on October 7, 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.*