Comparison

Focus Tomato vs Focaria

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

Head to head
About

Focus Tomato

This app helps you stay focused and productive using a modified Pomodoro technique. It guides you through focused work intervals and short breaks, with features to prevent distractions and allow flexibility in your work sessions.

Highlights
  • Goal setting and breaking down tasks
  • 25-minute focus intervals
  • 5-minute rest periods
  • Extended breaks after 4 cycles
  • Flexible timer duration
  • Do Not Disturb mode
  • Integrates with other productivity tools
Features
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## App Of The Day - Apple ## New Apps We Love - Apple ## Try These Out - Apple ## Student App of the Month - The App Brewery (London) Focus Tomato is a serious tomato helping you stay focused.  Cheer you up when you succeed. —— Recommended consuming order —— Step 1: Goal setting If the goal is too big, break it down. Step 2: only focus for 25 minutes * Only focus on one thing * Avoid distraction; make efforts to keep the Tomato running (ex. if someone hits you up, tell him/her getting back to you shortly!) * Better to watch the timer counting Step 3: Rest for 5 minutes * Not suitable for mental consuming tasks * Light activities that are good for your mind and body * Pause your work momentarily can help you view things from another perspective and avoid couldn't see the forests for the trees.
 Step 4: Repeat 4 times, then take a more extended rest for 15 to 30 minutes Repeat the previous two steps for 4 times, and take a 15 to 30 minutes long rest —— After taking it, you can gain the following benefits on top of straight As ——
 * Prevent distracting and stay focused more easily: counting down timer brings good stress * Reduce interruptions: postpone other tasks; most things can wait for 25 minutes * Avoid procrastinating: when the timer is running, it means the declaration of a focused time frame * Endure longer: with adequate rest, you can run further
 —— Features of “Focus Tomato” —— Based on the Pomodoro method with new spice-ups and improvements. * Do not force stop; keep the flow Classical Promodoro clock asks you to stop working asap when time is up; Focus Tomato only notifies you with sound and does not force you to stop. You can keep staying in the zone and running the timer. * Fractional time is allowed Classical Promodoro clock requires to maintain 25 minutes duration. Focus Tomato freely lets you count the fractional time as long as it starts running. * Modifiable Timeline It is usual to forget to stop the timer. Focus Tomato allows you to modify the Timeline and make adjustments afterward. * Do Not Disturb mode is available Distracted by too many notifications? Do Not Disturb mode can be enabled when Focus Tomato is running. * Integrate smoothly with other work methods and/or apps Because the app only applies the timing part of the Promodoro technique, in addition to the original Promodoro method, you can also use the Reminder, Trello, or physical notebooks along with it. Good tomato, why not eat it?

About

Focaria

Features
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Your time opens worlds. Sometimes, the hardest part of studying is getting started. Focaria turns your focus sessions into an adventure: make time for what matters, earn energy, and discover a world of anime-inspired fantasy cards. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Choose your session length and make time to study, read, or work toward your goals. Enable notifications to know when your session ends. MAKE YOUR EFFORT FEEL REWARDING Each minute of a completed session becomes energy. Collect 25 energy to open a pack containing 3 random cards. Your collection grows with the time you dedicate to your goals. DISCOVER A WORLD TO COLLECT Explore a collection of 100 cards with different rarities, characters, and stories. Discover each card to uncover the secrets it holds. FIND HOLOGRAPHIC EDITIONS Some cards appear randomly with a special holographic finish. Tilt them with your finger or move your compatible device to explore their reflections. SEE YOUR CONSISTENCY GROW Review your sessions and study minutes, track your weekly progress, and work toward a daily goal of 25 minutes. Build your streak and earn visual badges. TRY THE EXPERIENCE Open an optional practice pack during onboarding to experience the reveal before getting started. Practice cards are not added to your collection. Available in English and Spanish, for iPhone and iPad. SUBSCRIPTION A Focaria Pro subscription is required to access the app after onboarding. Subscription options and terms are shown before you confirm your purchase. Studying is the achievement. The cards are how you celebrate it. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focaria-politica/inicio Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Tomato4 screens
Focaria4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Tomato and Focaria are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Tomato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focaria sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Tomato versus Focaria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TomatoFocaria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB131 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCHIH-SHAN LIUVICTOR ANDRES ORREGO ARBOLEDA

Bugs and requests

Focus Tomato

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Upgrade didn't work as expected
  • Timer stops when switching to other apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Implement a widget for quick access
  • Introduce a leaderboard or progress tracking
  • Allow syncing across devices

Focaria

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Tomato

One-time1
  • Tomato King$4.99
2 purchases

Focaria

Subscriptions2
  • Focaria Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Focaria Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Tomato free?
Focus Tomato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focaria free?
Focaria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Tomato or Focaria have ads?
Neither Focus Tomato nor Focaria shows ads.

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