Focus Kept vs Focal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Kept
This application helps users disconnect from their phones and concentrate on tasks. Simply set a timer by adjusting the screen and begin your focus session. Avoid pressing the home button during focus to prevent failure.
- Adjustable focus timer
- Simple interface
- Home button lock
- Task-oriented design
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Let's get away from the phone, and focus on doing something. This app is exactly fit for you ! The operation is very simple. You just adjust the time by panning the screen up or down, and start focus. Don't press the home button when your start focus, or you would get failed.
Focal
Enhance your concentration and manage tasks with timed work sessions and restorative breaks. This tool helps minimize distractions, encouraging deep work and mindful relaxation. Stay on track with customizable notifications and live updates on your home screen.
- Smart focus sessions based on research
- Rejuvenating break timer
- Customizable notifications
- Live Activity on widgets
- Distraction-free work slots
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Introducing FocusTimer - To Boost Your Focus! Ever felt overwhelmed with distractions? Dive deep into your tasks and rejuvenate with well-timed breaks using TimerApp. It's not just a timer; it's your personal productivity booster. HIGHLIGHTS: - Smart Focus Sessions - Based on scientific research, our focus timer ensures you get the most out of every minute. Say goodbye to procrastination and embrace peak productivity. - Rejuvenating Breaks - Don’t just stare at your screen. Our break timer encourages true relaxation, reminding you to stretch, hydrate, or even step outside. Return refreshed and ready for the next task. - Notifications - From subtle nudges to fun mode, customize how TimerApp interacts with you. Stay motivated in style! - Live Activity on Widgets - Stay updated without even opening the app! With our live activity widgets, your focus sessions and breaks are always just a glance away. Why TimerApp? Our lives are cluttered with notifications, calls, and endless tasks. TimerApp helps carve out dedicated, distraction-free slots, ensuring you make progress on what truly matters. Whether you're a student tackling assignments, a professional meeting deadlines, or anyone wanting more discipline in their routine, TimerApp is your ally. Revolutionize your productivity. Experience the magic of focused attention. Download TimerApp today and unlock your true potential.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Focal at 5.0 against Focus Kept's 3.0. Focal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Focus Kept's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Focal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Focus Kept's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focal's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Kept | Focal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD | Jakob Vogt |
Customer experience
Focus Kept
Focal
In-app purchases
Focus Kept
No in-app purchases
Focal
No in-app purchases
