# Focus timer vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Focus timer at 4.6 against Pomodoro Timer's 3.0. Focus timer also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomodoro Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. 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.

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus timer | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-time-keeper/id1239133490/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-cucumber/id6757485620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [书敏 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/989212128) | [Dmitrii Goriachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800424560) |

## 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-cucumber/id6757485620)

This productivity app helps users track focus sessions and work time, especially for those who work late. It intelligently groups pomodoros into single work sessions, preventing midnight from splitting your progress or streak.

**Highlights:** Configurable work and break durations, Intelligent work session grouping, Visual progress tracking, Session history and statistics, CSV data export, Multi-platform support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus timer free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Focus timer is rated higher. Focus timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Focus timer shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.

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

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Focus timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on October 16, 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.*