# Pomodoro vs Pomodoro & Focus Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pomodoro at free with in-app purchases against Pomodoro & Focus Timer's subscription. Pomodoro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (11K vs 87). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pomodoro & Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro has 11K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pomodoro's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pomodoro & Focus Timer's.

Pomodoro ships an update monthly, Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro | Pomodoro & Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1265128036/reviews)** | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **50.2% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 106 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DelightApps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634225208) | [Beaucode Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299742620) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1265128036)

Enhance your focus and productivity with a timer that breaks work into intervals. This app helps you manage tasks using the Pomodoro technique, offering customizable timers, relaxing sounds, and progress tracking. It supports various Apple devices and works offline.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Customizable intervals, Relaxing sound player, iOS widgets and Apple Watch support, Task management, Progress tracking, White noise integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro - premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 🎨 Customizable timers and sounds
- 📊 Helpful statistics and tracking
- 👍 Effective for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy notifications and timers
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🔇 Unreliable audio playback
- 🔍 Lacking basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops counting when switching apps
- Notifications not working consistently
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync timers across devices
- More customization options for backgrounds and sounds
- Improved statistics and reporting
- Better support and communication from developers


### Pomodoro & Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522)

This nature-inspired focus timer helps you avoid distractions and stay productive. Ideal for students and home office users, it offers a clean and simple interface to enhance concentration during study, work, writing, reading, or meditation.

**Highlights:** Nature-inspired focus timer, Avoid distractions, Enhance concentration, Clean and simple interface, Regular updates based on feedback

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Productivity | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $24.99 | one-time |
| Focus Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and aesthetics
- 🎶 Calming background music/sounds
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Simple and easy to use (for some)
- ✅ Well-made and functional (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced subscription/purchase fee
- 🚫 No free trial or unusable free version
- 💳 Forced subscription/payment upfront
- ❓ Confusing onboarding process
- 😠 Annoying forced selling/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding info filled twice, still unusable
- Free trial option not clickable
- Charged immediately for free trial, no refund
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Alarm and other features seem glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch mode
- Option for ticking clock sound
- Color coding for lists
- Syncing across devices
- Repeat option for tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro free?

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

### Is Pomodoro & Focus Timer free?

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

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

Pomodoro is rated higher. Pomodoro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Pomodoro & Focus Timer averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

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

Both Pomodoro and Pomodoro & Focus Timer show ads.

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

Pomodoro ships an update monthly, and Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pomodoro & Focus Timer on September 23, 2026.

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