Comparison

Tick Pomodoro vs Pomodoro & Focus Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tick Pomodoro

This app helps you focus by using the Pomodoro technique, breaking work into timed intervals with short breaks. It also includes a to-do list and task management features to organize your day and cultivate concentration habits.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer (25 min work, 5 min rest)
  • Integrated to-do list
  • White noise for focus
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Ranking system for motivation
  • HealthKit integration for mindfulness data
Features
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Tick is a simple Pomodoro tool while supporting todo and tasks list. Cultivate the habit of concentrating, starting from Tick. ======================================================= 1. Are you bothered about not being able to focus on doing something? 2. Do you feel tired after a long period of concentration? 3. Do you know someone else is working hard or learning when you have nothing to do? If one of the questions is "yes", then "Tick" will help you. ======================================================= "Tick" for you to do the following things: 1. Cutting time, work 25 minutes and then rest for 5 minutes.Not long nor short 25 minutes allows you to focus more easily, and 5 minutes of rest can make you more long-term work or study. 2. Noisy environment, "Tick" built-in white noise will help you stay focused 3. At a glance statistical data, help you analyze your best working hours 4. The Interesting ranking system can inspire you to good work or study. Have a try, "Tick" may give you a surprise. ==================== ##Tick has been connected to HealthKit and can synchronize mindfulness data to the ``Health'' app. ======================================================= Email: binku87@gmail.com

About

Pomodoro & Focus Timer

This nature-inspired focus timer helps you avoid distractions and stay productive. Ideal for students and home office users, it offers a clean and simple interface to enhance concentration during study, work, writing, reading, or meditation.

Highlights
  • Nature-inspired focus timer
  • Avoid distractions
  • Enhance concentration
  • Clean and simple interface
  • Regular updates based on feedback
Features
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"The best pomodoro app I’ve used (and I have tested a lot). This one keeps it clean and simple.“ NEED TO FOCUS? But can’t stop scrolling? Use Deep, the nature-inspired focus timer to avoid distractions and stay focused! #Top productivity app for students & home office #More than 25 thousand users worldwide #Popular with 4.8 out of 5 star reviews PER­FECT FOR YOU — no mat­ter if you are: * Stu­dy­ing * Working * Wri­ting * Rea­ding * Me­di­ta­ting * ...or simply want to fo­cus bet­ter READY? LET’S GET FOCUSED! ——— Questions? Feedback? You matter to us! Please give use your honest feedback and feel free to share your ideas on how to make the app even better! Deep gets updated regularly with new features based on your feedback. Thank you! beaucodeventures@gmail.com ——— Subscription: $19.99 / 3 months Lifetime Offer available. This price is in US Dollars (USD). Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes Account and the subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewals can be managed or canceled via your iTunes Account settings. Special introductory offers only apply to first billing term. ——— Terms and Conditions: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ezex7mxhtd2l5qj/Terms.pdf?dl=0 Privacy Policy: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4rv3sulsxmpmdd2/PrivacyPolicy.pdf?dl=0

Screenshots

Tick Pomodoro4 screens
Pomodoro & Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tick Pomodoro at 92% against Pomodoro & Focus Timer's 47%. Tick Pomodoro also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tick Pomodoro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pomodoro & Focus Timer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tick Pomodoro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Tick Pomodoro's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pomodoro & Focus Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tick Pomodoro ships an update every 10 days, Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tick Pomodoro versus Pomodoro & Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTick PomodoroPomodoro & Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (80 ratings) — better4.3 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8088 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊镔 秦Beaucode Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

Tick Pomodoro

All ratings80 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.0%

Pomodoro & Focus Timer

All ratings87 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative51.0%

Bugs and requests

Tick Pomodoro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pomodoro & Focus Timer

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Onboarding info filled twice, still unusable
  • Free trial option not clickable
  • Charged immediately for free trial, no refund
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Alarm and other features seem glitchy
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  • Timer is glitchy, doesn't stop correctly
  • Face down option causes timer to glitch
  • Buttons move slowly
  • Settings not saved
  • App doesn't open after purchase
  • Popup ad prevents app access
  • App crashes on first onboarding question

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add stopwatch mode
  • Option for ticking clock sound
  • Color coding for lists
  • Syncing across devices
  • Repeat option for tasks
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  • Button to go to task list after task completion
  • Option to continue current task for another session
  • More motivating 'assignment finished' sound
  • Make alarm tone more noticeable
  • Apple Watch vibration for timer end
  • Auto-start timer
  • Delete stats
  • Apple Watch start/stop functionality
  • Timer duration without 120-minute limit
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tick Pomodoro

One-time3
  • 延续会员1年$0.99
  • Extend 3 months membership$0.99
  • 延续会员12个月$0.99
10 purchases

Pomodoro & Focus Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Productivity3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Productivity$5.991 Month
  • Premium Productivity$7.993 Months
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  • Premium Productivity$11.993 Months
  • Premium Productivity3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Focus Premium$24.991 Year
  • Premium Productivity7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Productivity1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium Productivity$24.99
  • Focus Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Tick Pomodoro free?
Tick Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro & Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro & Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tick Pomodoro or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?
Tick Pomodoro is rated higher. Tick Pomodoro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Pomodoro & Focus Timer averages 4.3 from 88 ratings.
Do Tick Pomodoro or Pomodoro & Focus Timer have ads?
Both Tick Pomodoro and Pomodoro & Focus Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tick Pomodoro or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?
Tick Pomodoro ships an update every 10 days, and Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tick Pomodoro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pomodoro & Focus Timer on November 3, 2026.

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