# Flipd vs FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer at 89% against Flipd's 49%. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and device support (5 vs 3). Flipd's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flipd sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 7.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flipd's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's.

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flipd | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flipd Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719329275) | [FocusPomo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617608471) |

## What reviewers say

### Flipd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipd-focus-and-study-timer/id1071708905)

This app helps users improve concentration and reduce procrastination with custom timers and progress tracking. It offers motivational features, community study rooms, and detailed statistics to help achieve productivity goals.

**Highlights:** Custom productivity timers, Activity tagging and categorization, Progress visualization and stats, Motivational quotes and badges, Live study rooms and groups, Free focus music

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Intro Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Flipd Premium Annual Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| The Success Bundle | $12.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium 6 Month | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Flipd Premium Regular Annual | $42.99 | per year |
| Premium with 7-Day Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $65.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flipd Premium Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 👍 Useful for studying
- 🚀 Tracks time spent
- 👍 Motivating with leaderboards
- 👍 Variety of background sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Apps not returning after full lock
- 🐛 Apps rearranged after full lock
- 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Notification settings reset after full lock
- 🔒 Can't customize which apps are locked

**Reported bugs**

- Full lock mode not working as expected
- App crashing or not opening
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Auto-lock feature at set times
- Ability to whitelist certain apps
- Stopwatch mode
- Dark mode
- Customizable app blocking


### 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 Flipd free?

Flipd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer free?

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

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

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Flipd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 7.8K ratings.

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

Neither Flipd nor FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

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

Flipd ships an update every 11 days, and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flipd was updated on October 15, 2026 and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer on October 16, 2026.

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