ZhaoXi vs FocusRocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZhaoXi
This app helps you manage your time effectively using the Pomodoro Technique. Break down your work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks to improve productivity and achieve your goals.
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Task list creation
- Work and rest interval management
- Progress tracking
- Focus enhancement
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Many people have this kind of confusion: time is like a slap in the face, watching the time rushing away from the fingers, and they are busy every day, but have not done anything that has achievements. Why is this so? The Pomodoro Technique tells you why: [WHAT] What is the Pomodoro Technique? Pomodoro Technique is a time management method proposed by Italian university student Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. He uses a timer (starting with a tomato-shaped alarm clock used in the kitchen, Italian pomodoro means "tomato") to divide work and study time into 25-minute working hours (1 "tomato time") And a 5-minute "rest time". [WHY] Why use the Pomodoro Technique? 1. Facing complexity, it is discouraged. 2, small things busy one day, the same thing did not do. 3, the deadline, step by step. 4, return to work from rest, mental adjustment can not come. [HOW] How to use the Pomodoro Technique? 1, tools The simple and easy way of working on the tomato is reflected in all aspects. The Pomodoro Technique tool is extremely simple, requiring only a pen or pencil, a kitchen timer, three sheets of white paper or lined paper. You can choose any type of timer for your office environment. It can be a mechanical kitchen timer, an hourglass, a mobile phone's vibrating alarm or a mobile app (of course, me). 2. List the "Today's To Do" list Twist a five-minute Pomodoro, take a pen and a piece of paper and write out the items to be done item by item, and become a list of “Today's To Do”. You can also select the items in your "Event List" and fill in the "Today's To Do" list. The "List of Activities" is something you have to do in the near future. "Today's To Do" is a commitment within the time limit. If you don't plan to do something today, don't write it in. 3, enter the Pomodoro A Pomodoro, only do one thing. Sort the things in your "Today's To Do" list by importance, choose the one that you think is the most important, enter the Pomodoro, focus on this matter within 25 minutes of a Pomodoro, go all out carry out. One thing you can estimate is that you need a few Pomodoros. A Pomodoro is connected to a Pomodoro, and the items on the list are sorted by importance in a limited working time. 4, rest After the end of a Pomodoro, you should immediately draw an "X" in the To Do List today and enter the 5-minute break. When you are resting, let go of your work, separate yourself, and stay away from any other intellectually challenging activities. Drink water, go to the bathroom, take a walk, or close your eyes for a while. 5, record summary, continuous improvement After finishing the day's work, I will enter the record phase immediately. Look at your "Today's To Do" list, how many have been successfully completed, how many have not been completed, reflection is what caused the failure to complete, the estimated number of Pomodoros required for one thing, think about tomorrow's schedule There should be more or less things in it. Using the Pomodoro Technique and recording and summarizing can make your work methods and work efficiency continue to improve. The Pomodoro Technique applies not only to work, but also to anything in life. Use your Pomodoro to quantify your time. The Pomodoro that writes the article is not over. Don't take out your mobile phone and brush your circle of friends. The Pomodoro reading is not over. Don't go to the kitchen to find snacks. The overtime tomato clock is not over. Don't think about where to go for dinner at night. Brushing WeChat articles and interacting with friends circle before going to bed at night, only give yourself one or two Pomodoros. Over time, get used to nature, you will find that your life becomes efficient, self-disciplined, concise and clear. Congratulations, you are not far from the efficient, self-disciplined, dedicated person, and you are not far from the good life you expect.
FocusRocket
This app helps you manage your focus for efficient learning and work. It uses a Pomodoro timer and provides detailed statistics to track your progress. Companion characters offer encouragement, and an immersive mode minimizes distractions.
- Pomodoro timer mechanism
- Focus statistics and timeline review
- Multi-device iCloud synchronization
- Visual chart analysis
- Custom tag system
- Immersive Focus mode
- White noise and ambient sounds
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FocusRocket — Turn Every Focus Session into a Space Exploration Mission Focus doesn't have to be boring. In FocusRocket, every focus session is a genuinely immersive spaceflight mission. From ignition and liftoff to fairing separation, satellite orbit insertion, and rocket recovery, every minute you put in pushes the mission to its next stage. Set your focus duration, load the mission payload, then launch. Stay focused and watch the rocket complete its full journey; leave early and the mission may be affected. With a real sense of ritual, it helps you cut down on distractions and get into the zone. Key features: Immersive rocket launch sequence Customizable focus durations and mission types Add different payloads to your missions Unlock and launch satellites Experience the ignition, separation, orbit insertion, and recovery stages View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly focus statistics Set daily goals and track your focus streak Look back on completed missions and your growth over time Whether you're studying, working, reading, or tackling an important project, FocusRocket turns abstract time into a journey you can actually see. Ready? Load the mission, ignite, and let focus carry you into orbit. Contact Us Welcome to contact us in the following ways Email: sinnus@qq.com User Agreement: 专注火箭 用户协议 Privacy Policy: 专注火箭 隐私政策
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusRocket at every 5 days against ZhaoXi's monthly. FocusRocket also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). ZhaoXi's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ZhaoXi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusRocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZhaoXi ships an update monthly, FocusRocket every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZhaoXi | FocusRocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Yinshi Technology Co., Ltd. | GoodShot Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
ZhaoXi
FocusRocket
In-app purchases
ZhaoXi
- VIP$1.99
FocusRocket
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$9.99









