# Session Pomodoro Focus Timer — user reviews > 426 indexed App Store user reviews of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer by Translucent LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 363 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 328 · 4★ 17 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Most complete Pomodoro timer - 👍 Excellent focus app with great features - 🔒 Helps with ADHD and focus - 👍 Beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly design - 👍 Seamless sync across devices - 👍 Powerful analytics and reporting - 👍 Customizable and flexible - 👍 Breathing exercise and reflection features **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices - 🔒 Expensive subscription model, no one-time purchase option - 👎 Some features like app blocking not working as expected - 👎 Tedious to adjust session times **Commonly reported bugs** - Issues with editing past sessions - Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices **Most requested features** - Integrate with more productivity apps and to-do lists - Add Apple Watch app support - Expand customization options for themes and sounds - Improve documentation and onboarding for advanced features ## Newest reviews (19 of 426) ### 4/5 — Really helps productivity *2026-07-17, version 2.13.48* I find this app really genuinely useful. It has just the right balance of features and simplicity - it doesn’t get in the way of doing work, but has lots of helpful features and customisation. For example, if I’m in the flow and keep working at the end of a session, it prompts me subtly but lets me keep working and just tracks the time, which is ideal. And my productivity has really improved using it, which is the key test! ### 4/5 — Definitely increased my focus… *2026-05-11, version 2.13.35* I love this app. I’m not using any of the paid features even so it has improved my focus immeasurably…but the reason I’m using was for it’s iOS integration which is supposed to show the timer on my iPhone or iPad as well as my Mac (primary machine I use it on) however on iPhone at least it doesn’t cancel old timers even after I’ve marked the session as finished. If I don three sessions in a row I have three timers running on my phone all with the wrong times on them! Not a deal breaker but definitely needs a fix before I pay for a subscription. ### 5/5 — Unbelievably useful tool! *2026-04-27, version 2.13.29* I honestly can’t imagine managing both my professional & personal life with such ease without Session. Having recently been diagnosed with ASD & ADHD following a massive burnout, Session has allowed me to get back on my feet, breaking tasks into smaller chunks with breaks - and being able to track and identify productivity trends etc. Love this app! Thank you Philip! ### 5/5 — ADHD lifesaver! *2026-04-22, version 2.13.29* Best app ever for productivity. I love that it shows u how much u have done in a day! The data is rewarding to see and helps you stay on motivated ### 4/5 — 4 out of 5 *2026-04-20, version 2.13.30* Minus star because every time I start the timer with a named session, it won't show on the menu bar if I have other open windows. Would be better if it was top most overlay. ### 5/5 — changed my life *2026-04-16, version 2.13.30* I have ADHD, and I’ve tried numerous tools, apps, websites, and more to help me manage my focus. However, most of them didn’t work because they either oversimplified my focus, did the bare minimum, or added features that made my focus and overall well-being worse. On the other hand, the App session offer is incredibly customizable for me, particularly the website blocker. The notifications reminded me that I had paused, the website blocker, and the Apple ecosystem shortcuts. It’s an app available for both iOS and Mac, and it provides a quick dashboard to view my reminders and events. Another feature that I LOVE is the ability to add everything to my calendar. This allows me to share my accomplishments with others and track my progress by taking notes on my feelings during each session. It’s a tool that doesn’t feel like it’s wasting my time or a scam. I’m committed to working harder and improving my productivity. Session has not only helped me achieve this but has also significantly improved my overall wellbeing. It’s convenient, frictionless, and the most helpful tool for managing my executive dysfunctioning. ### 5/5 — Life Changing App! *2026-04-15, version 2.13.30* I use this app constantly and for me it helps me manage my tendency to “overwork” and get so deeply in focus I don’t move my body. INFJ here so it’s not about ADHD it’s about managing my deep focus times. I love the ability to set up 90 min deep focus blocks. Well done! ### 5/5 — 제발 애플워치 전용 앱 출시좀 부탁드려요 *2026-04-07* 나오면 진짜 계속 구독할거예요...다른거 쓰다보니 이게 uiux 다 마음에 들고 제일 좋았습니다 최고! 워치앱만 만들면 최고일것같아여 ### 5/5 — So useful *2026-03-29, version 2.13.29* I hope session doesn’t die. It’s wonderful for helping me make sure I spend my time wisely and productively. ### 5/5 — Dethroned Flow in a Few Sessions *2026-02-27, version 2.13.29* Sessions beat out Flow almost immediately in my decision to test simultaneously. I'm only holding off on an annual subscription because my near-term workload is uncertain — not because of any hesitation about the app itself. What sets it apart is hard to pin down precisely, but the granularity of control is a big part of it. The ability to choose whether a break ending automatically starts the next session, the variety of sounds for different events, the 2-minute warning, the "hey, this session ended 10 minutes ago — still there?" nudge — these details matter. So does the ability to extend a session, end one early without aborting it, and pause when needed. This flexibility lets me use Pomodoros in a way that works for me rather than rigidly adhering to the original method. The categories and intentions are a nice touch too. I'm not actively reflecting on them yet, but they're building a documentation habit that feels worthwhile. One feature I'd love: the ability to add a Pomodoro retroactively. I sometimes get into flow and forget to start the timer, and losing that session to the record is genuinely frustrating. Highly recommend. The developer is also responsive and appreciates user feedback — always a good sign ### 5/5 — Best timer I’ve found so far *2026-02-26, version 2.13.30* Great layout and fun to use ### 5/5 — Great tool *2026-02-16, version 2.13.30* I enjoy this pomodoro timer, I used it every day ### 3/5 — If it was free 5star *2026-02-15, version 2.13.30* it has a free trial but once that runs out many of the features aren’t available ### 5/5 — Tried a bunch, this one comes out on top! *2026-02-12, version 2.13.30* This app has an amazing UI, great customizability, supports calendar integration. I paid for the subscription to get some advanced features and cloud sync, but it’s really not needed if you want something free. Glad I finally found a pomodoro solution! ### 5/5 — The best focus timer I have ever used. *2026-02-07, version 2.13.30* The program is really easy to use. It helps track what I studied when I studied and how long. I would definitely recommend this application. ### 5/5 — University Focused. *2026-02-06, version 2.13.30* I love this App first off! I use it for tracking my practice hours and class studies. Has helped me understand what takes the most time and to better manage my Uni-life. I think the amount of customization is fantastic and I love the continuing clock function for when you get in the productive flow of your intentions. I appreciate the different views for statistics as well. This is the most seamless Pomodoro timer I’ve ever had. And the syncing ability is impressive, immediately syncing between my phone, iPad, and computers. I had difficulties previously syncing my hours from the APP “Forest” which is a more gamified Pomodoro. Session is the professional option. I would appreciate being able to see all my categories of timers instead of having to scroll down to the hidden categories, but that is my only one small adjustment I would make to this otherwise meticulously, seamlessly designed app. ### 5/5 — It’s the best time tracker I have found so far *2026-02-06, version 2.13.29* I use it to keep track of my work hours as I have a business plus work a part time job. It has a very intuitive interface and good reporting for worked hours. ### 5/5 — The best *2026-02-05, version 2.13.29* This is the best focus timer out there! Thank you! ### 5/5 — So far keeping me focused! *2026-01-29, version 2.13.30* I am still in the weak trial but so far so good. It’s somehow really good at keeping me focused and keeping track of focus session. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — couldn't even set it up *2026-06-08, version 2.13.44* I couldn't even set it up. I couldn't expand the window large enough to see the next button on the bottom even at highest resolution. neither could I tab to it or hit enter. ### 1/5 — Сбрасывает прогресс *2025-10-15* Год пользовался бесплатной версией и все было отлично. Перешел на платную ради расширенной статистики и теперь если поставить на паузу, то через какое-то время таймер просто обнуляется и весь прогресс до паузы теряется. Скорее всего это связано с интеграцией с iOS. Без нее работало прекрасно. Получается, что купил подписку и не могу теперь пользоваться приложением тк таймеры сбрасываются((( ### 1/5 — expensive, not worth it *2025-10-10, version 2.13.20* keeps taking away features too, looking for a new app ### 1/5 — Latest update breaks editing sessions *2025-04-10, version 2.13.5* Previously on the session management page one could click on a past session and edit it and update the start or end times as needed. In this new update, attempting to edit no longer displays the detail view... instead it shows only two dots to resize an entry, however when you try to use these to make a fine adjustment, say correcting 10 min to 20 min, that is now not possible... the software jumps wildly from 10 minutes to 9 hours... clearly this is a bug and a major regression to fix... ### 1/5 — Getting started screens *2024-09-23, version 2.11.5* Why should I be required to select an issue that I have with focus while none of them fits? Shouldn’t there be a skip or other option??? ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work *2024-07-23* It doesn’t work **Developer response:** Can you elaborate more about this? ### 1/5 — Дорого *2023-06-10* Это стишком дорого. 450р в месяц **Developer response:** I think it's really unfair to give one star just because you can't afford the pro version—and we give tons of feature for free. For context, we need 9 (5 stars) review just to bump back the rating to 4.5. Hope you understand 🙏 ### 1/5 — Looks good, dosent work well *2022-10-25, version 2.7.5* Deleted because kept freezing when I went to adjust time ### 2/5 — Works bad *2025-07-29* First start app fails, on second start app requires answer a lot of question, and after it doesn’t works. I delete it immediately ### 2/5 — Good *2024-12-12, version 2.11.25* App has basic functionality. However, I cannot make quick adjustments for session time on the main page. I need to navigate to settings to do that. It has soooo many redundant features while neglects the most important and easily achievable ones. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2026-08-18, version 2.13.48* As developer this app really helps me ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-08-16, version 2.13.48* I tend to have more of a minimalist taste and this app tends to be a bit more feature packed, but the functionality of the pomodoro timer itself is absolutely the best I've tried, and I've tried a lot. Very flexible and the quickly adjustable nature of the clock itself and the ability to go in reverse for scheduled rest breaks is absolutely perfect, friction free, and enjoyable to use. My only criticism is I wish you can toggle off the tabs you don't use to reduce clutter, and it would be cool to see an apple watch app. ### 5/5 — ADHD In mind *2026-08-04, version 2.13.48* Keeps me so focused, and allows me to not be victim to myself. Love it ### 5/5 — Do you want to focus better? Use this *2026-07-18, version 2.13.48* This app is a really good balance of simplicity and features. It provides a clear and simple way to set timers and track focus sessions, which is the core. But it also then has enough features and customisability to make that work really well, including subtle cues when you’re in the flow and go past the end of your timer and want to keep working, and support to help focus better. Bottom line: I get a lot more done now that I’m using the app, which is the key thing. Recommended. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-17, version 2.13.48* Just started to use it and already feel like it’s helping with my focus. ### 5/5 — I never rate anything … *2026-06-24, version 2.13.45* This might be one of the most under-recognized apps on the app store. If you’re looking for a focus timer, look no further, this is the one. Install now. ### 5/5 — Very useful *2026-06-01, version 2.13.42* Very useful too. I would strongly recommend to improve your focus. ### 5/5 — Has a bit of a learning curve, but so worth it! *2026-05-30, version 2.13.42* Absolutely adore this app. A little bit complicated with all its settings, but it’s absolutely the best productivity tool out there. ### 5/5 — Very Useful! *2026-05-07, version 2.13.31* Great app. There’s no annoying ads or subscriptions that lock off half the good stuff on the app. Helps me keep focussed and I like how I can minimise it so it just has a little clock with how much time I have left at the bottom of my screen. ### 5/5 — Best app for the market *2026-04-27, version 2.13.29* I genuinely never review but this app is way too good, I’ll be honest, I had low expectations but damn have this event blown right away. As a dev myself I can definitely see the hard work put into this --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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