# Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer vs Focused Work

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer at none against Focused Work's 14. Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.0). Focused Work's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (603 vs 95). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focused Work sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer against 4.7 for Focused Work. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focused Work has 603 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Focused Work's.

Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer ships an update every 15 months, Focused Work weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer | Focused Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-pomodoro-simple-timer/id1438995758/reviews) | [4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **603** |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tres Comas sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/672291391) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-pomodoro-simple-timer/id1438995758)

Boost your productivity with a time management technique that breaks work into focused intervals with regular breaks. This app helps eliminate procrastination and improve concentration for better results.

**Highlights:** 25-minute work intervals, Regular short breaks, Longer reward breaks, To-do list integration, Customizable settings, Dark mode, Notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💰 Free with no ads or subscriptions
- ⚙️ Customizable time parameters
- ✨ Clean and neat interface
- 💡 Motivation quotes included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working reliably
- 🔋 High battery drain reported
- 😴 Timer stops when phone is locked/app closed
- 🔊 Notification sounds too quiet or absent
- ❓ Confusing interval counting

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not received when screen is locked
- Timer stops when app is closed or phone sleeps
- No sound for break/work transitions
- iPad notifications not working
- Battery drain issues

**Requested features**

- Customizable ringtone
- Ability to set 'projects' with custom cycles
- Option for phone vibration on transition
- More sound options
- Ability to change interface colors


### Focused Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focused-work-pomodoro-timer/id1523968394)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity through structured timed sessions. It offers customizable timers, goal setting, and distraction blocking to build healthy work habits.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus sessions, Pomodoro and Flowmodoro templates, Distraction blocking, Reflection and goal tracking, Statistics and charts, Live Activities and widgets

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Focused Work Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Little Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Focused Work Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GAME CHANGER
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Good Product
- 🚀 Phenomenal
- 👍 Great productivity app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Shouldn't be a subscription
- 🐛 Reminders are annoying
- 🔒 Stop nagging people for reviews
- 🔒 App for iwatch is still missing in 2025.
- 🔒 Could be an amazing timer

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Stuck on a session: Gap time
- Desktop doesn't sync with phone

**Requested features**

- Need iwatch app
- Calendar integration?
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer free?

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

### Is Focused Work free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer or Focused Work?

Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer and Focused Work are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 95 and 603 ratings respectively.

### Do Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer or Focused Work have ads?

Neither Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer nor Focused Work shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer or Focused Work?

Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer ships an update every 15 months, and Focused Work weekly. Most recently, Awesome Pomodoro Simple Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Focused Work on September 24, 2026.

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