# Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer — Time Management, Focus & ADHD

> A powerful timer for structured focus sessions and productivity. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Tigas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 602 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 155 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews.md

## What is Focused Work?

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## What People Are Saying

"A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories
"Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore
"Focused Work makes it easy to create and manage Focused Sessions." - 9to5Mac
"A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack

Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you focus and be productive.

It's purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods and struggle with this.

Add structure to your day with "Focus Sessions" that encourage you to complete goals, tasks, and help you divide your time into Focus, Break, and Prepare stages.

Pick from a selection of templates, including a simple timer, Pomodoro - inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, Flowmodoro - inspired by the Flowtime Technique, and other various sessions.

You can also create repeatable sessions specifically tailored to your needs. Add stages, set time limits, and much more.

Ultimately, Focused Work helps you be more accountable by reminding you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing various daily goals.


**Core Features**

· A simple, powerful timer that keeps you on-task
Choose what to focus on. Start the timer. Get stuff done!

· Curated Basic Sessions to get started
Run a Pomodoro session, Flowmodoro session, or even just a simple timer

· Create Focus Sessions
Tailor them to your needs with a plethora of configurable options

· Reminders
Be reminded to stay focused, when to take breaks, and also to start a focus session!

· Reflection
Track what went well for you during your focus session and what you can improve upon

· Scratch Pad
Jot down thoughts that come to mind during your session and return to them after

· Daily Goals
Completing your daily focus goals earns you a streak and helps you form healthy productivity habits

· Statistics & Charts
Review recent productivity across the past week, month, and year

· Block Distractions
Select apps and websites you want to restrict access to during a session

· In-app Shortcuts Automation
Automatically perform actions as you progress through your session, such as turning on Focus

· Link with Toggl Track
Explore advanced time tracking by linking with Toggl to create time entries, assign projects and tags

· Productivity Export
Export completed sessions in CSV format


**iOS & iPadOS Features**

Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with extensive support for each platform;

· Live Activities
Control your session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island

· Interactive Widgets
Control your session, view daily goals, and start a session from the Home Screen

· Control Center Widgets
Start a session or access the Scratch Pad with Control Widgets

· StandBy
Interact with your session while iPhone is in StandBy

· Spotlight Search
Quick start and interact with sessions from search

· Focus Filters
Filter which sessions can be viewed & started based on the active Focus

· App Shortcuts & Siri
Start and interact with a session via various shortcuts that can also be linked together

· Picture-in-Picture
Show a floating timer above other apps with Picture-in-Picture mode

· Session Alerts on all devices
Start a session on one device and receive update alerts on others with Focused Work installed

· iCloud Syncing
Sync productivity stats & created sessions between devices

· Privacy Focused
Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration.

· And much more
Mac Support, Share Sheet controls, App Icons, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Split View & Slide Over, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode, URL Schemes


If you have any questions, please reach out to focusedworkapp@michaeltigas.com.au

Privacy Policy: https://focusedwork.app/privacypolicy/
Terms of Use: https://focusedwork.app/terms/

## Key features

- Customizable focus sessions
- Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates
- Distraction blocking
- Reflection and goal tracking
- Statistics and charts
- Live Activities and widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Focused Work?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!
- 👍 Best Pomodoro Timer I have Used
- 👍 I *really* like this
- 👍 Really good
- 👍 Better than other time trackers I've tried, intuitive, adaptable and does more than pomondero style
- 👍 Loving it! 😍
- 👍 Great for ADHD workers
- 👍 Incredible App that feels tailor fit for Me!
- 👍 Keeps me focused
- 👍 Helps me stay more focused
- 👍 Awesome for blocking distractions!
- 👍 Game changer!
- 👍 Increased Productivity
- 👍 In a sea of timer apps, Focused Work stands apart
- 👍 Great for ADHD
- 👍 Just what I was looking for!
- 👍 Brilliant!
- 👍 Great app and kind developer
- 👍 Essential app
- 👍 Helping me stay on track
- 👍 I've tried so many focus timers, THIS is my favourite one!
- 👍 BEST APP TO STAY FOCUSED!!
- 👍 i love this app so much!!
- 👍 Ingenious 🙏
- 👍 Solid App
- 👍 Great for keeping me accountable and productive
- 👍 Keep open on desk to keep focused!
- 👍 Loving it! 😍
- 👍 Just What I've Been Looking For
- 👍 Wonderful productivity app
- 👍 Absolutely amazing
- 👍 Love the focus sessions feature

**Cons**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer
- 🐛 Stuck on a session: Gap time
- 🔒 love this app but sadly the widget timers don't work
- 🔒 Preferences!
- 🐛 Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Most requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great

*2026-07-14, version 5.2*

This is a really great app. The only critique I have is that it doesn’t give us more options for chimes and sounds. I’m so used to hearing the same chime noises that my brain pretty much ignores them sometimes.

### 4/5 — Bueno pero costoso

*2026-06-19, version 5.1.5*

La única razón por la que no le coloco las 5 estrellas es porque me parece que su precio no es el adecuado, incluso es lo que hace que quiera buscar otra app similar más económica

### 5/5 — Could you support apple watch?

*2026-05-11*

I want to keep me focused with apple watch.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-05-07, version 5.1.5*

Helps for locking in!

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2026-03-19*

Essential for an organised person

### 4/5 — Almost perfect — one frustrating bug

*2026-03-16*

Focused Work is the best timer on the market — and I mean that. I would give it five stars instead of four, but it crashes on me whenever I close the settings. I can open the settings with no problems, but the moment I close them, the app crashes. It's a consistent and frustrating issue. Otherwise, this is the best timer out on the market, and I hope the developer fixes this bug soon.

**Developer response:** Wow thank you so much for leaving this incredibly kind review Gary! 🙏 

That is absolutely fantastic to hear you're loving Focused Work this much, and no worries - was more than happy to help work through issues that popped up. Appreciate it so much. Hope Focused Work continues to help with focus for many moons ahead! 🔥

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2026-02-24*

Love it

### 5/5 — Sehr gut…

*2025-12-28*

vor allem, wenn man wirklich schnell abgelenkt wird und gute Hinweise benötigt, um weiter zu kommen.

### 5/5 — GAME CHANGER

*2025-10-01, version 5.1.5*

I cannot for the life of me focus for a prolonged period of time at work, unless I am using this app… it’s genuinely the only thing that helps me zone in and run through my to do list. It’s simple to use, I love the positive little reminders during the focus times, and genuinely I walk away every time doing more work in the Pomodoro session than I have collectively all week.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-09-22, version 5.1.5*

Nice value

## Frequently asked questions about Focused Work

### What does Focused Work do?

Focused Work is a powerful timer designed to help users improve their focus and productivity. It allows you to create structured 'Focus Sessions' with defined stages for focus, break, and preparation, encouraging you to complete goals and tasks.

### What are the key features of Focused Work?

Key features include a simple yet powerful timer, curated session templates like Pomodoro and Flowmodoro, the ability to create custom sessions, reminders, reflection tools, a scratchpad, daily goal tracking, statistics, distraction blocking, and integration with Toggl Track.

### How much does Focused Work cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases. This suggests that while core functionality is available for free, certain advanced features or customization options might require a purchase.

### What devices is Focused Work compatible with?

Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It offers extensive platform support, including features like Live Activities on the Lock Screen, interactive Home Screen widgets, Control Center widgets, and StandBy mode interaction.

### Who would benefit from using Focused Work?

This app is ideal for anyone who struggles with focus and wants to be more productive. It's particularly beneficial for individuals looking to structure their work, overcome procrastination, build healthy productivity habits, and manage their time more effectively, including those with ADHD.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2026-07-09

Thank you for using Focused Work!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including minor bug fixes.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 5.1.5 — 2025-08-18

Thank you for using Focused Work in 2025!

This update improves support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including minor bug fixes.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 5.1.4 — 2025-06-01

Thank you for using Focused Work in 2025!

This update improves support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including minor bug fixes.

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 5.1.2 — 2024-09-17

Today Focused Work turns *four* years old, and we wanted to thank you for using it in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features and improvements;
- Dynamic / Tinted App Icons and Home Screen widgets
- Control Center widgets, so you can easily start a focus session from the Control Center or quickly access the Scratch Pad during a session from the adjustable Lock Screen controls
- Live Activity view for Apple Watch, so you can view the current focus session at a glance
- Fixed an issue where app blocking wasn't applied correctly

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

### 5.1.1 — 2024-09-12

Today Focused Work turns *four* years old, and we wanted to thank you for using it in 2024!

This update adds support for the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, including new features and improvements;
- Dynamic / Tinted App Icons
- Control Center widgets, so you can easily start a focus session from the Control Center or quickly access the Scratch Pad during a session from the adjustable Lock Screen controls
- Live Activity view for Apple Watch, so you can view the current focus session at a glance
- Fixed an issue where app blocking wasn't applied correctly

We hope you find them super helpful for your productivity. Please leave a kind review if you do! :)

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