# Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Milki

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pomodoro Focus Timer at free against Milki's free with in-app purchases. Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Milki's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 82%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Milki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pomodoro Focus Timer against 4.9 for Milki. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 294 and 108 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Pomodoro Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 97% of Milki's.

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update monthly, Milki fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro Focus Timer | Milki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1504867122/reviews)** | [4.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawanpreet Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/872471196) | [Christopher ODonnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545804809) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1504867122)

This app combines a minimalist timer with a to-do list to enhance focus and productivity. It utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to help users manage tasks and work sessions effectively, offering customizable breaks and session lengths. Real-time syncing ensures your progress is available across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break sessions, Integrated to-do list with task pinning, Apple Watch app with complications, Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Real-time iCloud sync, Focus session statistics and heatmap

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoro Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pizza-sized Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pomodoro Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, minimalist design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- ⏱️ Effective focus and productivity tool
- 🎯 Core Pomodoro functionality works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Notification sound too quiet/similar to other alerts
- 🐛 Timer stops when screen locks
- ⌚ Apple Watch notifications unreliable
- 🎨 No dark theme option
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't work when screen is off or app is in background
- Apple Watch notifications don't arrive until app is reopened
- Pause/resume function doesn't actually pause the timer
- App crashes occasionally
- Tasks with similar names don't create properly

**Requested features**

- Dark theme/dark mode
- Vibration option on timer completion
- Horizontal/landscape mode support
- Background sound options (rain, ocean waves, etc.)
- Customizable notification sounds and volume


### Milki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by tracking your study and work sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Set custom daily targets for activities and visualize your progress with powerful charts to stay motivated and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable daily targets, Actual vs. Target progress charts, Pomodoro technique focus timer, Activity tracking and metrics, Multi-device sync, Status levels and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivating and boosts productivity
- 💡 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔒 Ad-free and no in-app purchases required
- 👍 Helpful for studying and tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 💡 Leaderboard system could be improved
- 💡 More customization options desired
- 🐛 Some issues with tracking and syncing data

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with timer counting
- Pomodoro history not updating correctly for some users

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for easier access
- Ability to adjust pomodoro and break times without paying
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Ability to share progress with friends or classmates
- Integration with other productivity/study apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Milki free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Focus Timer or Milki?

Pomodoro Focus Timer is rated higher. Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Milki averages 4.9 from 108 ratings.

### Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or Milki have ads?

Neither Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Milki shows ads.

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

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update monthly, and Milki fortnightly. Most recently, Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Milki on October 16, 2026.

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