Comparison

Power Focus vs Interval Timer for Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Power Focus

This app helps you overcome procrastination and boost productivity by breaking down work into manageable timed sessions with scheduled breaks. Track your progress with detailed statistics and enjoy customizable timer lengths and interactive notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable work session timer
  • Customizable break lengths
  • Daily & all-time stats
  • Interactive notifications
  • Apple WatchOS support
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
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Beat procrastination by working in manageable amounts of time! Boost your productivity and focus on your tasks with Power Focus, the easiest to use countdown timer. [Phone features] * Customize your work session timer length * Customize your regular & long break lengths * View daily & all-time completed work session stats * Interactive notifications (Continue, Pause, or Stop current timer) * More customization choices in Options * Haptic Feedback (if your device supports it) * Use Siri Shortcuts (iOS 12) to start your timer * Dark Mode (iOS 13) support [Watch features] * Apple WatchOS support * Perform actions (Start / Pause / Resume / Stop) from either the watch or phone and continue on either device when in range * Use the digital crown to set work duration * Haptic feedback & timer transition animations * Note: watch is best used with phone to receive notifications [How it works] Use the intervals to get tasks done and give yourself a break in between tasks. Power Focus allows you to easily control the timer at your own pace. You can also customize the timer lengths for shorter work sessions, longer breaks, and more. Take a longer break after a few completed sessions. Keep track of daily and all-time completed work sessions. Get more work done by focusing on your job in manageable chunks of time. [Privacy] If you upgrade to Pro, our app does not run third party tracking to show ads. The free version may run ads to support ongoing development. [About] Power Focus is designed, built, and maintained in California. We'd love to know how we can improve your experience, so please contact us at support@fastrobo.co or tweet us @FastRobo.

About

Interval Timer for Tasks

Configure custom interval timers for focused work, study, or routines. Set multiple intervals with unique sounds and durations. Receive notifications even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Configure multiple intervals per timer
  • Save and run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Customizable interval names, sounds, and colors
  • Start and finish delays
  • Background notifications
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
Features
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Configure interval timers to keep you on task! Interval Timer for Tasks lets you configure a timer that repeats with one or more intervals. You can add intervals to your timer and configure their name, sound, color and of course duration. When your interval ends, that sound will play. Keep the app open to see the timer progress circle wind down, or close the app and a notification will tell you when the current interval has ended. You can configure and save multiple timers, and more than one timer can run at the same time. Timers can be configured with a start delay so you can get ready, and a finish delay so you can wrap up the task. Great for: - studying or focused work - pomodoro technique - stretching - ADHD focus - taking breaks during the day - complex routines that have multi step timed processes - cooking recpies - mobility routines Features: - create and save multiple timers that can run at the same time - support for Siri and the Shortcuts app - standalone Apple Watch app - uses local notifications to alert you when the app is running in the background - configure the timer precisely for your routine - change the name of your timer - lots of different alert sounds to choose from - support for multiple intervals on a single timer - start delay to get ready - finish delay to wrap up the task Interval Timer Premium Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Power Focus4 screens
Interval Timer for Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Power Focus at 4.7 against Interval Timer for Tasks's 4.2. Power Focus also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 43%) and ratings volume (457 vs 95). Interval Timer for Tasks's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Power Focus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Interval Timer for Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 457 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Power Focus's written reviews are positive against 43% of Interval Timer for Tasks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Focus ships an update every 4 months, Interval Timer for Tasks monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Power Focus versus Interval Timer for Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower FocusInterval Timer for Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (457 ratings) — better4.2 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings457 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFast Robo LLCFoobar Creative

Customer experience

Power Focus

All ratings454 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative23.3%

Interval Timer for Tasks

All ratings95 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral38.1%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

Power Focus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer resets unexpectedly
  • Watch app connectivity issues
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable auto-start/stop
  • Customizable break durations
  • Statistics and progress tracking
  • Ability to remove ads

Interval Timer for Tasks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Power Focus

One-time3
  • Tip$0.99
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
  • Big Tip$4.99
3 purchases

Interval Timer for Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$19.99

Questions

Is Power Focus free?
Power Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer for Tasks free?
Interval Timer for Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Power Focus or Interval Timer for Tasks?
Power Focus is rated higher. Power Focus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Interval Timer for Tasks averages 4.2 from 95 ratings.
Do Power Focus or Interval Timer for Tasks have ads?
Both Power Focus and Interval Timer for Tasks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Focus or Interval Timer for Tasks?
Power Focus ships an update every 4 months, and Interval Timer for Tasks monthly. Most recently, Power Focus was updated on July 5, 2026 and Interval Timer for Tasks on September 21, 2026.

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