Focus - Productivity Timer App Reviews

This app is essentially a timer, nicely designed but nothing more than a timer. Therefore it is too expensive for what it is.

I bought it only for the start stop timer widget but I must admit its a ridiculous price for such a basic app. Its just a timer and no one would use the task list in this app. The ticking sound would stop once you exit the app (almost all other timers, pomodoro timers play the ticking sound when you lock your phone). This is the most expensive of all timers app and lacking basic functions. Not to mention the problems such as unreliable notification for the completed timers. I still couldnt able to find a timer app that can start stop through today view without opening the app so 2stars from me

The only redeeming factor is the attractive UI. Buggy, overpriced, sync stalls out, inane input scheme; the developer hasnt even bothered to distinguish between singular and plural (i.e. 2 Session Completed). Stick with the stock timer app.

Money wasted. App bought for using with Watch but it "forgets" very often to notify about completed session. After some time when I check the time and wake Watch+Focus app - THEN it shows that session is completed. Too late. Thats for 5€ app? splendid... I wish I couldnt refund. And why there is no option to choose what to see at Watch glance? The remaining session time is more important than number of completed sessions. Come on.

Mac and iOS apps just can’t sync properly

Since the last update Focus iOS has become so sluggish and irresponsive on the iPad and iPhone that it cannot be used anymore. Furthermore, changing tasks from the Session view is an impossible... task: no one can really exclude that some gesture could succeed, but it is hard to tell which one, as no documentation is available anywhere, either within the app or on the website. A very clear example of how programming is not supposed to be done: all stylish graphical design, buggy functionality, impracticality, no help. This app is just a timer, after all, and the (amateur) programmer failed to make it work: not a big accomplishment, uh?

This App was exactly what I was looking for. Very clean interface with excellent Apple Watch integration. A little buggy but much better than other similar applications I have tried. I have no doubt these guys will improve things along the way. Happy to support their efforts at a reasonable price considering I will use this nearly every day..

Make the watch independent of the phone-come on now, its just a timer.

I love the app in general, but have had some issues syncing across my iPhone, iPad, and Mac. I tried emailing the developers, but the link on their app "write us" causes the app to crash. It works great otherwise, but it just seems like it needs to fine tune the existing features to make this a 5 star app.

The iPhone app works great, however I lose time (and focus) evey time I have to start a break/timer from the Apple Watch since it doesnt work properly (60% of the times it doesnt start the next timer after pressing the button). I will update my review once they fix this issue.

As always, a job well done. Myself and my kids rely on this app while studying.

The alert sound works with this update. It has nice UI and works perfectly. It would be five stars if icloud sync were faster. iCloud sync takes very long time when start the app.

A great way to go when youre looking to be more productive. Focus makes is very easy because of the obvious thought and care thats gone into the app design.

There is a critical bug in the app. The bug will erase all finished sessions records when you operate it on your Apple Watch. It would be a good app if it works. Hi developer, test before release it!

I love that this app is simple and the gui is very clean. This does exactly what it is supposed to. I’m looking forward to trying the Apple Watch app as soon as I receive my new watch.

App does not sync to the Watch or iCloud! Enough said! $5.00!

If anyone knows about the animal personality tests, I am an otter. I have so much trouble staying on tasks. A YouTube video or Pinterest notification will have me gone, and before I know it, my emails are backed up! This app helps me to knock my work out and then I get rewarded during the breaks to do what I want. Its a good mix of work and break and now Im getting all my work done and not stressed!

When you really have to focus on a task, this is the app to help you get it done. Based on the Pomodoro method, instead of working for hours and hours on end, you do work, take a break, do work, take a break, etc. By default, you would work for 25 minutes and take a 5 minute break. After four sessions are complete, you are rewarded with a longer 20 minute break. Additionally, you can keep a list of your tasks needed to be done, check them off and view a history of the tasks and sessions you’ve completed. This app works great on iPhone and ever better on the Apple Watch. I can use the Apple Watch app to quickly see how much time is remaining in my session/break and also pause the timer.

I thought Focus would use task list from iPhone based on description, it doesnt.

This is the first Pomodoro app that has fully clicked with me. I can make a session as long or short as I need and the handoff between iPhone and Mac works seamlessly.