# Focus vs Time Manage

The clearest difference is rating: Time Manage at 5.0 against Focus's 4.4. Time Manage also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Focus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Time Manage sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Manage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 56% positive.

Focus ships an update every 10 days, Time Manage every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Time Manage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-manage-count-up-timer/id1011217141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 301 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Hajime Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011217140) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240)

This app helps users improve concentration and productivity by breaking work into structured intervals with scheduled breaks. It offers task management, detailed statistics, and syncs across all Apple devices, including Apple Watch and widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Unlimited to-do lists, In-depth productivity statistics, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Focus - 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Early Bird | $29.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Focus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Patron Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time tracking
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Great for Pomodoro technique

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Forced to pay for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite intro screen
- Prompts to set up app on every open
- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Sync issues between iPhone, iPad, and Watch
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate tasks
- Calendar integration
- Background sounds
- Customizable timer lengths
- Automatic focus mode switching


### Time Manage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-manage-count-up-timer/id1011217141)

A minimalist time tracking application that allows users to start and stop timers with just two taps. It offers a simple interface for monitoring time spent on various activities, with historical data and customizable themes. Designed for focus and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Two-tap start/stop functionality, Minimalist interface, View time totals at a glance, Daily/weekly history review, Customizable themes, Private and distraction-free

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Time Manage free?

Time Manage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus or Time Manage?

Time Manage is rated higher. Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Time Manage averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus or Time Manage have ads?

Time Manage shows ads; Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Time Manage?

Focus ships an update every 10 days, and Time Manage every 4 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on September 23, 2026 and Time Manage on August 25, 2026.

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