# Focus Timer vs Pomodoro Hero

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Timer at 100% against Pomodoro Hero's 25%. Focus Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Pomodoro Hero's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomodoro Hero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Hero has 115 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pomodoro Hero's.

Focus Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomodoro Hero weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Pomodoro Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-quest/id1195801405/reviews)** | [4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-hero-focus-timer/id1544754815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Cedilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/944615129) | [TITANWARE SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470901752) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-pomodoro-quest/id1195801405)

This app gamifies productivity by combining the Pomodoro Technique with RPG elements. Complete tasks to level up your character, unlock gear, and conquer quests, making work and study more engaging and rewarding.

**Highlights:** RPG character system, Quest-based tasks, Reward system, Customizable Pomodoro timers, Daily and custom quests, Offline mode, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| extra quotes | $2.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| donate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pomodoro Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-hero-focus-timer/id1544754815)

This app helps you manage your time and improve focus by breaking down work into focused intervals with short breaks. It offers customizable timers, project tracking, and motivational features to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer lengths, Project-specific settings, Progress statistics and charts, Habit suggestions for breaks, Motivational trophy system, Dark mode and themes, Cloud backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Anual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Pomodoro Hero?

Focus Timer is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pomodoro Hero averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer or Pomodoro Hero have ads?

Neither Focus Timer nor Pomodoro Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Pomodoro Hero?

Focus Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomodoro Hero weekly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pomodoro Hero on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*