# Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Pomu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomu at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's 6. Pomu also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 56%) and ratings volume (294 vs 6). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pomu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pomodoro Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Focus Timer has 294 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Pomodoro Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Pomu's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro Focus Timer | Pomu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer/id1504867122/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomu-simple-pomodoro-timer/id6443901766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawanpreet Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/872471196) | [Maiku Yamaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500208615) |

## 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


### Pomu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomu-simple-pomodoro-timer/id6443901766)

A straightforward timer designed for focused work sessions, optimized for use on Apple Watch. It helps users manage their time effectively with simple, intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer, Apple Watch optimized, Simple interface, Focus sessions, Time management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Pomu free?

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

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

Pomodoro Focus Timer is rated higher. Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Pomu averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Pomu shows ads.

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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.*