# Focus vs Timero

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timero at free with in-app purchases against Focus's subscription. Timero also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Focus's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 511). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Timero sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 511 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 62% of Timero's.

Focus ships an update every 10 days, Timero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Timero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-deep-work-timer/id975017240/reviews) | **[4.7 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timero-pomodoro-study-timer/id6714450713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 511 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 301 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meaningful Things GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/896347016) | [Ocule AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729594111) |

## 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


### Timero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timero-pomodoro-study-timer/id6714450713)

This app gamifies productivity by turning tasks into rewarding challenges. Track your time effortlessly, earn in-app currency for your efforts, and compete with friends to unlock new features. Gain insights into your habits and improve efficiency.

**Highlights:** Gamified time tracking, Earn in-app currency, Personal and friend challenges, Detailed stats and insights (Pro), Connect with friends, Unlockable features

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and motivating app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Challenges feature
- 👍 Helps with productivity and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tracking and logging time
- 💰 Paid features
- 🔒 Login/sign-in problems

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking not working properly
- App signing out users randomly
- Unable to create account

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing which challenge to count work towards
- Add stopwatch feature to record study time
- Provide more statistics and data for free users
- Add widgets for home screen progress tracking
- Allow editing of challenges after creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Timero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus or Timero?

Timero is rated higher. Focus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Timero averages 4.7 from 511 ratings.

### Do Focus or Timero have ads?

Neither Focus nor Timero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Timero?

Focus ships an update every 10 days, and Timero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Timero on September 23, 2026.

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