# Smart Sloth vs Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at 4.8 against Smart Sloth's 4.1. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Sloth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer has 364 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Smart Sloth's written reviews are positive against 94% of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer's.

Smart Sloth ships an update every 2 months, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Sloth | Session Pomodoro Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-sloth-focus-study-timer/id1509929941/reviews) | **[4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jafar Najafov](https://appshunter.io/developer/946531378) | [Translucent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540058390) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Sloth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-sloth-focus-study-timer/id1509929941)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with task management to boost efficiency and focus. It helps users overcome procrastination and conquer tasks with science-based techniques and customizable settings. Achieve your goals and become more time-conscious with this productivity tool.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer integration, Task management, Customizable task lengths, Time-based notifications, Gesture-based controls, Notification center task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.49 | per year |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881)

This app helps users improve focus and productivity by guiding them through timed work sessions and breaks. It blocks distracting websites and apps, mutes notifications, and automates workflow elements like Do Not Disturb and music playback. Users can also track their time and review their progress.

**Highlights:** Timed work and break sessions, Website and app blocking (Mac only), Mute Slack notifications, Automated Do Not Disturb, Music playback automation, Apple Calendar sync, Session progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Session yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Most complete Pomodoro timer
- 👍 Excellent focus app with great features
- 🔒 Helps with ADHD and focus
- 👍 Beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly design
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 🔒 Expensive subscription model, no one-time purchase option
- 👎 Some features like app blocking not working as expected
- 👎 Tedious to adjust session times

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with editing past sessions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Integrate with more productivity apps and to-do lists
- Add Apple Watch app support
- Expand customization options for themes and sounds
- Improve documentation and onboarding for advanced features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Sloth free?

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

### Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Sloth or Session Pomodoro Focus Timer?

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is rated higher. Smart Sloth averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Session Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.8 from 364 ratings.

### Do Smart Sloth or Session Pomodoro Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Smart Sloth nor Session Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Sloth or Session Pomodoro Focus Timer?

Smart Sloth ships an update every 2 months, and Session Pomodoro Focus Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Smart Sloth was updated on June 10, 2026 and Session Pomodoro Focus Timer on September 23, 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.*