Comparison

Power Focus vs Steady Focus

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

Steady Focus

Features
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Steady Focus helps you build a real focus habit — not just run a timer. Use short, structured focus sessions to stay on one task, track what you actually completed, and build streaks that keep you coming back tomorrow. WHY STEADY FOCUS • Short blocks beat long sprints — default 25-minute focus sessions make starting easier • See real progress — daily goals, streaks, and session history show whether you focused • Stay consistent before deadlines — countdown reminders help you prepare over time FOCUS SESSIONS • Pomodoro-style timer with focus, short break, and long break cycles • Customize session lengths to fit your workflow • Daily focus goal — set how many sessions to aim for each day • Optional alerts when a session or break ends TRACK YOUR HABITS • Weekly report with your focus activity • Day streak counter to build consistency • Session log so you can review what you accomplished • Progress tab designed around habits, not just minutes on a clock BUILT FOR HOW YOU WORK Choose a focus mode tailored to you: • Student — subjects, exam prep, and study streaks • Work — deep work, projects, coding, and professional focus • Personal — habits, hobbies, and everyday goals Add custom tags to organize what you’re working on. Set a deadline countdown for exams, launches, or any important date. PRIVATE & SIMPLE • No account required • No ads • Your data stays on your device • Works on iPhone and iPad Whether you’re studying for an exam, finishing a project, or building a daily habit, Steady Focus helps you turn scattered time into steady progress. Download Steady Focus and start your first session today.

Screenshots

Power Focus4 screens
Steady Focus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steady Focus at none against Power Focus's 3. Steady Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Steady Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Power Focus versus Steady Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower FocusSteady Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (457 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings457 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFast Robo LLCGhazal Taimur Malik

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

Steady Focus

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
None

Steady Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Power Focus free?
Power Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steady Focus free?
Steady Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Power Focus or Steady Focus have ads?
Power Focus shows ads; Steady Focus does not.

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