# Zone vs FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zone at none against FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's 18. Zone also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Zone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zone ships an update every 24 months, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zone | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zone-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1001401659/reviews)** | [4.8 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [灿锋 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/600457010) | [FocusPomo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617608471) |

## What reviewers say

### Zone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zone-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1001401659)

This app helps you maintain focus and boost your productivity using a time management technique. It provides a simple interface to manage your work and break intervals effectively.

**Highlights:** Focus management, Efficiency improvement, Time management tool, Work interval tracking, Break interval tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796)

This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity for work and study. It offers a minimalist design with features like real-time iCloud sync, customizable timers, and detailed productivity insights.

**Highlights:** Minimalist Pomodoro timer, Real-time iCloud Sync, Productivity charts and insights, App Whitelist, Customizable Pomodoro cycles, Widgets and Live Activities

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusPomo Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FocusPomo Plus Half Yearly | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly (Family Sharing) | $49.00 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1y) | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久会员（减一个月） | $15.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久會員 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1m) | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount for Yearly | $24.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Lifetime Family | $59.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🌟 Cute and motivating tomato visuals
- 🕰️ Effective Pomodoro timer
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 📆 Weekly progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ No pause/resume option for timers
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔔 Weak notification sounds
- 💾 Tomato data resets weekly

**Reported bugs**

- Tomatoes disappearing from the screen
- App whitelist feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- Option to customize tomato colors/types
- Louder/more noticeable timer notifications
- Retain tomato data across weeks
- Add tasks/to-do list integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zone free?

Zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer free?

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zone or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

Zone is rated higher. Zone averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Zone or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Zone nor FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zone or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

Zone ships an update every 24 months, and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zone was updated on October 20, 2026 and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer on October 23, 2026.

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