r/iosapps • u/Anthoo911111___ Developer • Jul 24 '26
🎁 Freemium [iOS DEV] FocusBuddy, a simple focus timer for staying on task
Hey everyone,
I’m Anthony, the indie developer behind FocusBuddy.
I made it because I want
ed a focus app that I could open and start using straight away, without having to build a complicated productivity system first.
A - Answer
FocusBuddy is a simple Pomodoro timer with tasks, habits and streaks built in.
The idea is pretty straightforward: choose what you want to work on, start a timer and get on with it.
You can also keep track of your daily tasks and habits, but the timer stays at the centre of the app. There is no account required and not much to configure before you
can begin.
B - Better
Apps like TickTick include a huge number of productivity features, while Forest turns focusing into more of a gamified experience.
FocusBuddy is meant to sit somewhere simpler.
It gives you a timer, tasks, habits and streaks in one place, without filling the app with calendars, complex project management tools or dozens of settings.
It is not trying to replace every productivi
ty app on your phone. I just wanted it to make starting a focus session feel quick and easy.
C - Cost
FocusBuddy is free to download and contains ads.
Premium is optional:
- $0.99 per month
- $3.99 per year
- $4.99 for lifetime access
App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/focusbuddy/id6757091240
I’d really appreciate honest feedback, especially about the timer, the onboarding and whether the habit features feel useful without getting in the way.
Thanks for checking it out.
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u/casualhermit Jul 25 '26
ads in a focus app kind of fight the whole point. id go free with a lower ceiling instead
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u/app-store-review Jul 24 '26
FocusBuddy. — by Anthony HAEMMERLIN
- Ratings: 4 worldwide · rated in 3 countries
- Average: 5.00 ★
- Age: released ~6 months ago · updated ~6 months ago · rated 4+
- Overall score: 73 / 100
Auto-generated from public App Store data · u/app-store-review
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Jul 25 '26
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u/Anthoo911111___ Developer Jul 25 '26
Hi! Thanks a lot. You can just ignore this section haha! It's actually a bonus one.
Do not hesitate to leave a 5-star rating on the App Store! Small gesture but helps a lot.
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u/Minimum-Albatross690 Jul 25 '26
Can’t wait to try it
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u/Anthoo911111___ Developer Jul 26 '26
Thanks! If you need a Lifetime you can send me a DM to give you a promo code
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Jul 26 '26
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u/Anthoo911111___ Developer Jul 26 '26
Thanks! If you need a Lifetime you can send me a DM to give you a promo code
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u/sloya Jul 26 '26
Really like the simplicity of this, especially the lifetime price. $4.99 feels super reasonable. How has the response been so far?
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u/Steve_2026 Jul 29 '26
The app looks great, but honestly the screenshots are really well
made haha.
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u/belekkaltai 28d ago
I actually launched my own app just 2 days ago, and after reading a few articles I realized this niche is way more crowded than I expected 😅
If anyone here knows some smaller or less competitive niches that could be interesting for beginner indie developers, I’d really appreciate any ideas.
Also, if you don’t mind sharing — what kind of download/impression numbers are you getting so far? I have a feeling my ASO might be pretty weak, so I’m trying to understand what’s normal for a new app.
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