# Focal - Pomodoro Timer — Focus timer & sessions

> Focus timer & sessions (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Tripodi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-pomodoro-timer/id6790249507 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Tripodi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289005273)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-pomodoro-timer/id6790249507/reviews.md

## What is Focal?

Focal is a minimal Pomodoro timer built for deep work.

Stay focused with timed work sessions, built-in short and long breaks, and ambient sounds designed to help you concentrate.

FEATURES
- Circular focus timer with work and break phases
- Ambient sounds rain, white noise, café, forest, ocean
- Session tracking with daily stats and streaks
- Home screen widget see your timer at a glance
- Custom durations and session counts
- Local notifications when sessions end

Focal Premium unlocks custom durations, all ambient sounds, full stats history, streaks, the home screen widget, and auto-start sessions as a one-time purchase, no subscription.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focal Premium | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-29

- Improved timer accuracy - countdown no longer drifts over long sessions
- Tapping anywhere on a sound row now selects it correctly
- Haptic feedback when a focus session or break completes
- New lock screen widgets - circular progress ring and rectangular countdown
- App now prompts for a rating after your 5th session

### 1.0 — 2026-07-22

No release notes.

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