Comparison

Focus timer vs PomPom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focus timer

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
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Focus timer is a tomato timer based app that helps you concentrate on your work and study. When you want to start concentrating on, you can choose an environment, accompanied by beaches, trains, rainy days, bonfire, country cricket sounds, and you will be comfortable concentrating on. Features: - Tomato timer, break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. - Support custom time, easy to set the focus time, rest time. - Set the reminder after the end of the timer, a variety of sounds to choose from. - Minimal interface design, timer display clear with flip animation - Supports background running

About

PomPom

Features
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PomPom is a focus timer app that makes the Pomodoro technique simple, fun, and effective. PomPom helps you study and work in intervals, outsmart procrastinating, and achieve your goals. Tired of Distractions? Effortlessly manage your sessions with intuitive motion controls such as flipping, and shaking. Customize your focus time for study or work, and track your progress with detailed stats. Stay in the zone with calming music, free from distractions. Key Features: Master the Pomodoro Technique: Easily apply the proven method: 25 minutes of focus, followed by a short break. Perfect for study and daunting tasks. Intuitive Motion Controls: Use flip and shake movements to start, pause, or skip your timer. Effortless and engaging pomodoro timer management. Customizable Sessions: Adjust session lengths to fit your workflow, making it ideal for ADHD, students, and professionals alike. Detailed Productivity Stats: Track your progress with daily and weekly reports, usage heatmaps, focus/break balance, and productivity trends to visualize your focus patterns. Soothing Sounds & Music: Improve concentration with a curated library of lofi music, brown noise, focus soundscapes, and concentration boosting audio. Aesthetic & Minimal Design: Enjoy an intuitive and cute interface that will keep you coming back. Managing your pomodoro sessions has never been easier. Fully Functional Offline: This pomodoro focus timer app works in any environment, no login or internet connection required, everything you need for a more productive life. Perfect for Everyone: - Students: Use PomPom as your go-to study timer to stay on track. - Professionals: Boost your work sessions with a pomodoro focus timer that adapts to your needs. - ADHD Users: A simple, distraction-free tool to help you find your flow and reduce procrastination. Premium Features: - Gesture Control: Manage your timer with simple movements. - Custom Sessions: Tailor your focus time to fit your needs. - Full Sound Library: Unlock every sound for the perfect ambiance. - Exclusive Shop Items: Access accessories and items to customize your PomPom. - Session Themes: Choose your background for focus and break modes. Your path to success starts here! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus timer4 screens
PomPom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PomPom at none against Focus timer's shown. PomPom also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PomPom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, PomPom every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focus timer versus PomPom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus timerPomPom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer书敏 贾Kateryna Kontorovych

Bugs and requests

Focus timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer stops when device is locked or app is minimized
  • Inconsistent timer behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

PomPom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus timer

One-time1
  • Professional Version$2.99
3 purchases

PomPom

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 variants$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime3 variants$34.99

Questions

Is Focus timer free?
Focus timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PomPom free?
PomPom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus timer or PomPom have ads?
Focus timer shows ads; PomPom does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus timer or PomPom?
Focus timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and PomPom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and PomPom on October 12, 2026.

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