Power Focus vs Tiny Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Tiny Timer
This app helps you manage your time effectively with customizable timers. Visualize time passing with a colorful ring, run multiple timers simultaneously, and receive timely notifications. Syncs across devices and offers widgets for easy access.
- Customizable timer presets
- Visual time ring
- Multiple timers simultaneously
- Home screen widgets
- iCloud sync across devices
- Customizable notification sounds
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Tiny Timer is more than just a timer app — it's your trusty sidekick for staying on track, whether you're whipping up a gourmet meal, squeezing in a quick workout, or managing your workday. With its sleek design and powerful features, Tiny Timer elevates your time management game. ** Customizable Presets for Effortless Timing ** Say goodbye to laborious setup! Tiny Timer lets you create personalized presets for your most common tasks. Whether it's brewing your morning coffee, practicing meditation, or nailing that presentation, your favorite timers are just a tap away. ** Personalize Your Timers ** Why settle for bland? Customize your timers with names, colors, and icons. Assign a vibrant hue to your HIIT workout, a calming blue for your reading sessions, and a fiery red for those intense brainstorming moments. Instant recognition, no second-guessing. ** Visualize Time with a Colorful Ring ** Watch time unfold before your eyes. Tiny Timer's elegant ring visually represents the remaining duration. As the seconds tick away, the ring shrinks, keeping you in the loop without glancing at numbers. ** Run Multiple Timers Simultaneously ** Life is multitasking, and so is Tiny Timer. Juggle cooking, laundry, and a work call — all at once. Set up multiple timers, and let Tiny Timer orchestrate your day seamlessly. ** Choose Your Perfect Notification Sound ** Pick from a delightful selection of notification sounds. Whether it's a gentle chime or an energetic ping, Tiny Timer ensures you never miss a beat. Notifications can be set to repeat automatically, up to 10 times. ** Widgets Everywhere ** Tiny Timer integrates seamlessly into your digital life. Add your timers as widgets to your home screen, lock screen, or even your watch face. It's like having your personal timekeeper always at your fingertips. ** Sync Across Devices via iCloud ** Your timers follow you wherever you go. Tiny Timer syncs effortlessly across your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac with M1/M2/M3 chips. No manual updates — just pure convenience. ** Shortcuts for Instant Control ** Start, pause, or reset your timers from anywhere using Shortcuts. Efficiency, meet simplicity. Upgrade to Tiny Timer Plus for unlimited timers, iCloud synchronization, advanced notifications, and an expanded palette of icons and colors. No subscriptions, no ads — just premium features. Tiny Timer syncs securely to your private iCloud account. Ready to reclaim your time? Download Tiny Timer now and experience time management like never before. Visit www.tiny-timer.de for more details. Got questions or need assistance? Reach out to me personally at felix@tiny-timer.de or find me on Twitter (@TinyTimerApp). Let's make every second count!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Timer at none against Power Focus's shown. Tiny Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Power Focus's advantage is ratings volume (457 vs 22) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Power Focus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Power Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Focus has 457 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Power Focus's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tiny Timer's.
Power Focus ships an update every 4 months, Tiny Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Power Focus | Tiny Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (457 ratings) — better | 4.5 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 457 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fast Robo LLC | Felix Lisczyk |
Customer experience
Power Focus
Tiny Timer
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
Tiny Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Power Focus
- Tip$0.99
- Pro Upgrade$2.99
- Big Tip$4.99
Tiny Timer
- Unlimited Timers$1.99
- iCloud Synchronization$1.99
- Timer Colors and Icons$1.99
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- Advanced Notifications$1.99
- Tiny Timer Plus (Offer)$3.99
- Tiny Timer Plus$4.99
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