# Focus timer vs Pomodoro.me

The clearest difference is rating: Focus timer at 4.6 against Pomodoro.me's 4.0. Focus timer also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Pomodoro.me's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 77%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomodoro.me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus timer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Focus timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Pomodoro.me's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro.me every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | Pomodoro.me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodorome-focus-on-tasks/id1484801884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **89.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [BGCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/463541630) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490)

Enhance concentration with a Pomodoro-style timer. Choose from various ambient sounds to create a focused work or study environment. Customize focus and break durations, and receive end-of-timer reminders with a selection of sounds.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals, Ambient soundscapes for focus, Customizable focus and break times, End-of-timer reminders with sound options, Minimalist interface with flip animation, Background running support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and functional
- 👍 Minimalistic and aesthetic design
- 🚀 Helps with focus and concentration
- 👍 Useful for studying and work
- 👍 Customizable timer settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer inaccuracies
- 🔊 Loud alarm/notification sound
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Limited features in free version
- 🔇 No option to disable background sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when device is locked or app is minimized
- Inconsistent timer behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom alarm/notification sounds
- Option to disable background sounds
- Automatic start/stop of focus and break timers
- Customizable timer duration
- Dark mode or theme options


### Pomodoro.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodorome-focus-on-tasks/id1484801884)

This app implements the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity. It breaks work into timed intervals with short breaks, offering customization for timers, sounds, and data tracking. Users can monitor progress with statistics and charts, and export their data.

**Highlights:** Start, stop, and pause timer, Track progress with history and statistics, Customizable pomodoro and break intervals, Adjustable notification sounds, Export data to CSV, Dark mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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.me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus timer or Pomodoro.me?

Focus timer is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Pomodoro.me averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Focus timer or Pomodoro.me have ads?

Focus timer shows ads; Pomodoro.me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus timer or Pomodoro.me?

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro.me every 2 months. Most recently, Focus timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pomodoro.me on August 28, 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.*