# FocusCommit vs Pomodoro Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Pomodoro Hero at 4.7 against FocusCommit's 4.1. Pomodoro Hero also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (115 vs 19). FocusCommit's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusCommit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Hero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Hero has 115 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of FocusCommit's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pomodoro Hero's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, Pomodoro Hero weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusCommit | Pomodoro Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscommit-pomodoro-timer/id1488575394/reviews) | **[4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-hero-focus-timer/id1544754815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnoBee](https://appshunter.io/developer/520931969) | [TITANWARE SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470901752) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusCommit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuscommit-pomodoro-timer/id1488575394)

This app combines the Pomodoro Technique with task management to enhance focus and combat procrastination. It offers features like Kanban boards, white noise, and analytics to help users manage their workflow and track progress effectively.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Kanban boards for task visualization, Smart sync with Google Tasks/Microsoft To-Do, White noise for concentration, Focus session analytics, Customizable work/break intervals, Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yearly subscription | $8.99 | one-time |
| Focus, Commit Lifetime Deal | $29.99 | one-time |


### Pomodoro Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-hero-focus-timer/id1544754815)

This app helps you manage your time and improve focus by breaking down work into focused intervals with short breaks. It offers customizable timers, project tracking, and motivational features to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer lengths, Project-specific settings, Progress statistics and charts, Habit suggestions for breaks, Motivational trophy system, Dark mode and themes, Cloud backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Anual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusCommit free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusCommit or Pomodoro Hero?

Pomodoro Hero is rated higher. FocusCommit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Pomodoro Hero averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do FocusCommit or Pomodoro Hero have ads?

Neither FocusCommit nor Pomodoro Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusCommit or Pomodoro Hero?

FocusCommit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pomodoro Hero weekly. Most recently, FocusCommit was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pomodoro Hero on August 21, 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.*