# Focus Tomato 2: Pomodoro Timer — Study & Work, ADHD Friendly

> Minimalist Pomodoro timer for focused work and study sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by CHIH-SHAN LIU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tomato-2-pomodoro-timer/id6749494224 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CHIH-SHAN LIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470906398)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tomato-2-pomodoro-timer/id6749494224/reviews.md

## What is Focus Tomato 2?

A retro Pomodoro timer that does not push too hard.
No tasks, no achievements, no leaderboards. Just something to help you get through one 25-minute session at a time.

The original Focus Tomato earned a 4.9 / 5.0 rating, 27,000+ reviews worldwide, and multiple Apple editorial features.
Focus Tomato 2 keeps the same spirit, now with focus tags, iCloud sync, and richer stats.

Focus Tomato 2 is made to help you stay focused without feeling trapped.
It helps you face the real work, keep going longer, and still leave room to breathe.
Finish things gracefully, close the tomato, and enjoy your actual time off.

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Q: You study for hours, but still feel like you are falling behind?
A: Break time into 25-minute sessions, sit down, and ease yourself into focus.

The Pomodoro method is simple: reduce distractions, lower procrastination, and make it easier to start and keep going.

Q: You work hard for a few days, then lose momentum?
A: Use a rhythm of 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest, so you do not burn yourself out all at once.

Focus is not about forcing yourself to the end. Rest well, and you can go further.

Q: You want to learn something outside school or work, but cannot keep it going?
A: Focus Tomato helps you set aside dedicated time for long-term goals, then track them clearly with tags.

Use tags like “content creation,” “design study,” or “exam prep” to track courses, video editing, reading plans, and more.
One or two tomatoes a day can help long-term goals slowly add up, instead of being swallowed by small daily chores.

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Core features:

1. No forced stop, so your flow can continue
Many Pomodoro timers push you to stop when time is up. Focus Tomato only reminds you that time is up, without forcing you out of flow.

2. Editable timeline, with manual entries and adjustments
Forgot to stop the timer? No problem. You can add or edit records manually, so your history stays closer to reality.

3. Start a break anytime, and take another if needed
Rest is not just an add-on after focus. Accidentally worked through your 5-minute break? Take another one right away. Choose a short or long break whenever you need it.

4. Break overtime is tracked too, for better pacing
If your break runs longer than planned, Focus Tomato keeps timing and records it. Rest is not blank space. It becomes part of your real rhythm.

5. Custom tags, paired with stats review
Add tags to each focus session, such as “study,” “side project,” or “creation,” so you can see where your time goes and review your long-term progress in stats.

6. iCloud sync, so your records follow your devices
Sign in with the same Apple ID and enable iCloud to sync focus records between iPhone and iPad.

7. Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets
No need to unlock or open the app. Glance to see how much time is left, and check today’s tomato count right from your Home Screen.

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Real reviews from the Focus Tomato series
The original app has earned a 4.9 / 5.0 rating and 27,000+ reviews worldwide. Thank you for all your support!

“Gorgeous Pomodoro app!”
I’ve used a few Pomodoro apps, and most are too serious or too formal. This one has a sense of humor, and the tomato face is priceless.
— Camilo Rodríguez Gaviria

“I have ADHD, and this app became my favorite!”
I love the images, sounds, and background noise. It is also simple, so I do not get overwhelmed by too many features.
— SkyBlueFireDragon14

“Best Pomodoro timer”
The interface is simple, beautiful, and has no ads. Background ambience can play in the background, and the overall experience is great value.
— Me291537911

“Super cute”
The art style is so fun, and the “someone behind you” mode made me laugh. Highly recommended.
— juku

## Key features

- Minimalist Pomodoro timer
- Customizable focus and break timers
- Focus session tagging
- Editable timeline for accurate stats
- Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets
- No forced interruptions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tomato King | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-tomato-2-pomodoro-timer/id6749494224/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 请问是使用ai作图了吗？

*2026-08-13*

发现更新了 图片的确变多了 但是不是用ai生成的？感觉没有必要。我相信很多用户都是因为画风简洁美观才选择使用专注番茄，ai图片可能会与这一需求相悖，希望你们能看见这条！

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-06-07*

I really liked the widget and the tags and chart feature. In the first app, there were more variety in the post tomato screen and various quotes. I think  with this one, it’s the same one each time. It’s a shame, I looked forward to the random quote each time. Still, highly recommend this app, it’s the best!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback. I’m really happy you like the widgets, tags, and charts.

You’re right about the post-session screen and quotes. The first app had more variety there, and I’ll keep this in mind as I continue improving Focus Tomato 2. I would love to bring back more of that small reward feeling after each focus session.

### 5/5 — 比1功能完善了！但得不到满分

*2026-06-04*

⏱️论功能：比起1，现在的功能设计简直完美！完全满足个人所有时间管理的需求！没刺可挑！超五星
📱论页面：没有1页面极简精致了！感觉整个页面很粗糙，把1点图片挖下来随便搞几个粗糙的按键，再拼一个突兀的墨绿，整个页面看起来杂乱不干净！不搭不协调！完全没有1的那种精美高级感！不知道后面还会不会优化
👉🏻论冲会员：基于2的功能设计，更想为2冲会员！（刚冲完1的会员才看见有2，表示十分后悔！感觉2更实用！）
👉🏻论使用：2的页面设计还是让我耿耿于怀，论使用的话，哪怕1功能没2全面，都还是更想每天用1
🙆🏻结论：
👩🏻1像让我产生荷尔蒙的18少女，让我想谈恋爱，想和它发生关系，想天天和它待在一起！
👩🏻‍🦱2像适合结婚成家，但素面朝天的贤惠女人！
咱就是说！就不能让家里那个黄脸婆再漂亮一点吗？

**Developer response:** 谢谢你写得这么用心又传神，从功能到颜值到会员悔恨一气呵成，连比喻都让我们又惭愧又想努力 🙏🍅
功能上能得到你的肯定，是我们很在乎的事，谢谢。视觉设计的部分，你说的那种粗糙感和不协调，我们收到了——二代在视觉上还有很多需要打磨的地方，这是我们接下来要继续改善的方向。
那位"黄脸婆"，我们会努力让她再漂亮一点的。
刚冲完一代会员就看到二代，时机真的不巧，很抱歉造成这样的遗憾。

### 5/5 — 希望能增加禁用app功能，以及app图标自选更换

*2026-06-03*

非常好用的及时软件。还是更喜欢2代第一版本的应用图标，可以更新一个app图标自选更换功能吗？哪怕是需要番茄王也行。
看得出来作者是很用心在制作app的，版本更新后软件确实越来越好用。希望之后能出个深度专注模式，使用时禁用自选app或者切换其他app暂停这种，能在普通专注和深度专注中进行模式切换，提高专注效率。

**Developer response:** 谢谢你这么具体的建议，也谢谢你注意到版本更新后的变化。

图标自选、深度专注模式、禁用自选 app / 切换 app 时暂停，这些方向我都记下来了。二代确实会继续往更实用、更适合认真专注的方向打磨。

也很高兴你觉得它越来越好用，这对我很有帮助。

### 5/5 — It’ll only get better and better!

*2026-05-25*

The pause button has been added, so really I have no more notes. I like the tag feature quite a bit, being able to know what I’m spending my time in hindsight. 

I appreciate the team’s work on this project, even bothering to start this kind of app from scratch to do it all over again with a bigger vision in mind. I respect that! Well wishes, keep focusing. ⭐️

**Developer response:** Hi prizedfox,
Thanks for your feedback, and I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
Regarding the pause function — it has been added in version 2.3. Please update the app and give it a try.
As for why we released a brand-new app instead of just updating the original one: Focus Tomato 2 was rebuilt from the ground up with a different architecture, design, and feature roadmap, so it no longer shares the same foundation as the original. That said, the original app will continue to be maintained, so you're welcome to keep using whichever one suits you better.
If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to let me know. Thanks for your support!
Best regards,
Focus Tomato Developer

### 5/5 — New widgets please 🙏

*2026-05-14*

Overall, the app is great though and it has more features, but the widgets are the same as the first version.

### 3/5 — Can’t pause the timer.

*2026-05-13*

I don’t know why they wanted me to pay an entirely new three dollars when they could’ve just updated the original app as it’s not all that different. 

I also can’t pause this timer like I can in the original app, which is extremely important, so I’ll be using the original app.

### 3/5 — 怎么不适应平板大小呢？

*2026-05-09*

不是平板大小，智能手机用，有些失望啊

**Developer response:** 好消息——iPad 原生版本已经上线了！这次专门为 iPad 重新排版，横向、竖向各自重新布局，不再是放大的手机画面。之前在平板上造成的不便真的很抱歉，请更新到最新版再体验看看 🍅 谢谢你的反馈与支持！

### 5/5 — Same app as 1st version disappoint

*2026-04-23*

I love the first version, but they advertise iCloud sync which it's a lie because I don't see any sync times between devices. Each device my iPhone and iPad stills shows their own data. And the iPad version sucks it doesn't go full screen as the 1st version instead it's a small screen looks like iPhone screen.

**Developer response:** Hi Cindy,
Thank you again for your feedback — and I want to come back with a proper update.
On the iCloud sync issue:
You were right to be frustrated. The older version of Focus Tomato 2 had a serious bug: the "iCloud Sync" status display wasn't actually reading the system's CloudKit state, so even when sync was failing, the screen would still look like everything was fine. That made you doubt your own data, and that's on us. I'm truly sorry.
In version 2.4, we've rebuilt the entire iCloud sync logic. The "Data Sync" section under Settings now shows the real sync status, and we've added a "Data not syncing?" help page to walk you through troubleshooting.
Please update to the latest version:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6749494224
If anything still isn't right after updating, please email support@claushuang.com and we'll help you sort it out as soon as possible.
On the iPad display:
A native iPad layout is still on our roadmap. We haven't shipped it yet, but it hasn't been forgotten — we'll fit it into an upcoming update.
Thank you for giving us the chance to make this right.
Best regards,
Focus Tomato Developer

### 3/5 — 嗯

*2026-04-16*

感觉没一代好看

**Developer response:** 你好，谢谢你的反馈 🙏 二代在视觉上做了不少新尝试，确实和一代有不一样的感觉。如果方便，可以告诉我们一代哪里你比较喜欢吗？这会帮我们之后做得更好。谢谢你的支持！

## Frequently asked questions about Focus Tomato 2

### Does Focus Tomato 2 have ads?

No, Focus Tomato 2 is ad-free. This allows for an uninterrupted focus experience, as confirmed by user reviews and the absence of an 'ad-supported' monetization model.

### How does Focus Tomato 2 compare to other Pomodoro apps?

Focus Tomato 2 emphasizes a minimalist approach, avoiding gamification elements like quests or leaderboards. It prioritizes a quiet, retro interface and user control, as highlighted in its description and user feedback.

### What is the pricing for Focus Tomato 2?

Focus Tomato 2 is available for free. While the core functionality is free, there are in-app purchases available for additional features or content.

### What devices does Focus Tomato 2 support?

Focus Tomato 2 is currently supported on iPhone. The app is designed to leverage features like Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets for an integrated experience.

### How often is Focus Tomato 2 updated?

The latest version of Focus Tomato 2 is 2.4, which was last updated on May 21, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Focus Tomato 2?

Focus Tomato 2 has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, due to its simple and non-violent nature.

### Can I edit past focus sessions in Focus Tomato 2?

Yes, Focus Tomato 2 features an editable timeline. This allows you to manually log or edit any session, ensuring your statistics remain accurate even if you forget to stop the timer.

### What makes Focus Tomato 2 good for users with ADHD?

Users with ADHD have praised Focus Tomato 2 for its simple interface, lack of overwhelming features, and appealing visuals and sound effects. The minimalist design helps prevent distraction and makes time management more accessible.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.2 — 2026-07-30

This update fixes an app icon display issue.

・Fixed an issue where the default app icon might not display correctly after some users selected “Default Icon”
・If your app icon was previously displayed incorrectly, update the app, then go to “Settings > App Icon,” select “Default Icon” again, and tap the confirmation button in the top-right corner

### 3.2.1 — 2026-07-10

3.2.1

This update refines reminders and help content, making end-of-session alerts easier to notice and answers easier to find.

Reminder settings
・Added a time-up sound count setting, so you can choose how many times the alert sound plays
・Added a time-up vibration count setting for repeated vibration alerts while the app is open

Help and support
・Added an in-app FAQ covering alert sounds, data sync, timing, stats, and language settings

Fixes and polish
・Fixed localized app names on Chinese devices
・Adjusted several Settings descriptions and feedback entry labels

Thanks for the continued reports. We will keep making reminders and settings clearer.

### 3.2 — 2026-06-29

3.2

This update makes completed focus sessions feel more shareable, while improving stats and personalization settings.

Sharing and personalization
・Added Focus Certificates, so you can generate, preview, save, or share an image after completing a focus session
・Added Stats Focus Certificates for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly focus results
・Added App Icon selection, with several tomato icon styles available in Settings
・Updated many illustrations across focus, success, and break screens

Stats improvements
・Added a weekly focus-day view so you can quickly see which days you focused
・Added a monthly focus calendar with clearer day markers
・Added a yearly summary for focus days, best focus hour, and your strongest month
・Weekly, monthly, and yearly stats now use a clearer Overview + Summary structure

Detail improvements
・Added focus days, best focus hour, and best day or month
・Daily Average and Per Active Day now sit together for easier comparison
・Focus duration now uses a clearer hours / minutes format
・Home, success, records, and stats screens now share the same duration format
・Added a Week Starts On setting, with system default, Sunday, and Monday options
・Empty states now use friendlier wording when there are no records

Thanks for continuing to use Focus Tomato 2. We hope this tomato feels better to look at, and better to share.

### 3.1.1 — 2026-06-23

3.1.1

This update brings a few small but useful improvements to make timers and stats feel smoother.

New
・Landscape countdown display is now supported on iPhone timer screens
・Added a landscape countdown guide, available again from Settings
・Added Focus Tomato 2 website and About Us links in Settings

Improvements
・After a break ends, Focus Again now shows the next session time and tag
・Improved iPhone landscape timer backgrounds and button layout
・Clarified the Ignore Silent Mode description

Fixes
・Fixed small categories and time display rounding issues in stats charts
・Fixed daily averages that could be inaccurate around some date boundaries
・Fixed an issue where the break timer screen could narrow after closing
・Fixed an issue where the notification permission reminder could appear repeatedly in some cases

Thanks for continuing to share the little details. We'll keep making the tomato smoother to use.

### 3.1 — 2026-06-08

Focus Tomato 2 now runs natively on iPad! Everything has been re-laid-out for the bigger screen, so you can focus comfortably on iPad too.

Native iPad support
・True full-screen layout — no more stretched iPhone view
・Redesigned for both orientations: landscape uses a two-column "image + content" layout, portrait is a centered single column — it just fits, however you hold it
・Larger timer digits on iPad for a more immersive focus and break screen

More useful stats
・New "Daily Average": your average focus time per day over the period (including days with no focus)
・New "Per Active Day": average focus time counting only the days you actually focused
・Each figure shows its day count, so the difference is clear at a glance

Experience improvements
・When paused, the timer now gently pulses, so it's clearly paused, not frozen

Fixes
・Fixed an issue where the sound / note / tag sheets opened from the timer could get stuck in dark mode while the system was in light mode
・Polished padding, spacing, and centering across all pages on iPad to match Apple's design guidelines

Thanks for growing alongside our little tomato. Now you can focus on iPad too!

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