# Session vs FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Session at none against FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's 18. Session also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Session against 4.8 for FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer has 7.5K ratings behind it against 933, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Session's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's.

Session ships an update every 4 months, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Session | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (933 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-activity-timer/id1493474157/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 933 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glasshouse Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493474156) | [FocusPomo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617608471) |

## What reviewers say

### Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-activity-timer/id1493474157)

Track your progress towards mastering skills by logging dedicated practice time. Manually log sessions or use the automatic timer to record your efforts. Start making measurable progress on your goals today.

**Highlights:** Create custom activities, Manual session logging, Automatic timer, Track progress towards goals, Skill mastery tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Aesthetically pleasing
- ⏱️ Helpful for time management
- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 🧠 Motivating for productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to edit activities
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (e.g. color, icon, order)
- 🗑️ No ability to delete activities
- ⏱️ Timer issues (stops unexpectedly, doesn't continue in background)

**Reported bugs**

- Timer inconsistencies when exiting the app
- Inability to add time manually (only minutes, not hours)
- App crashes when trying to add a session manually

**Requested features**

- Add delete and rename session functions
- Implement activity editing (color, icon, name, description)
- Provide activity reordering capability
- Include activity time tracking by day/week/month/year
- Add Pomodoro timer functionality


### FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796)

This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity for work and study. It offers a minimalist design with features like real-time iCloud sync, customizable timers, and detailed productivity insights.

**Highlights:** Minimalist Pomodoro timer, Real-time iCloud Sync, Productivity charts and insights, App Whitelist, Customizable Pomodoro cycles, Widgets and Live Activities

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusPomo Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FocusPomo Plus Half Yearly | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly (Family Sharing) | $49.00 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1y) | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久会员（减一个月） | $15.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久會員 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1m) | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount for Yearly | $24.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Lifetime Family | $59.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🌟 Cute and motivating tomato visuals
- 🕰️ Effective Pomodoro timer
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 📆 Weekly progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ No pause/resume option for timers
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔔 Weak notification sounds
- 💾 Tomato data resets weekly

**Reported bugs**

- Tomatoes disappearing from the screen
- App whitelist feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- Option to customize tomato colors/types
- Louder/more noticeable timer notifications
- Retain tomato data across weeks
- Add tasks/to-do list integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Session free?

Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Session or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Session averages 4.7 out of 5 from 933 ratings, while FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Session or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Session nor FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Session or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

Session ships an update every 4 months, and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Session was updated on September 15, 2026 and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer on September 24, 2026.

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