# Focusi vs Pomodoro & Focus Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focusi at free with in-app purchases against Pomodoro & Focus Timer's subscription. Focusi also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 47%). Pomodoro & Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (87 vs 14). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focusi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Focusi against 4.3 for Pomodoro & Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro & Focus Timer has 87 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Focusi's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pomodoro & Focus Timer's.

Focusi ships an update every 5 weeks, Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focusi | Pomodoro & Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusi-study-timer/id1318534582/reviews)** | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 60 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041851744) | [Beaucode Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299742620) |

## What reviewers say

### Focusi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusi-study-timer/id1318534582)

Enhance concentration with a simple countdown and study timer. Ideal for homework, revision, or the Pomodoro technique, this app helps users stay focused and productive.

**Highlights:** Multiple customizable time frames, Pomodoro and break sessions, Stopwatch functionality, Pause and stop controls, Optional finish alerts, Focus improvement tips, Session tagging, Hard mode for distraction-free focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focusi Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Focusi Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 Focusi free?

Focusi 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, Focusi or Pomodoro & Focus Timer?

Focusi is rated higher. Focusi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pomodoro & Focus Timer averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

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

Both Focusi and Pomodoro & Focus Timer show ads.

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

Focusi ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pomodoro & Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focusi was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pomodoro & Focus Timer on October 6, 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.*