# Focus Quest vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Quest at 83% against Pomodoro Timer's 0%. Focus Quest also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (506 vs 2). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Quest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Quest has 506 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Focus Quest's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pomodoro Timer's.

Focus Quest ships an update every 2 months, Pomodoro Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Quest | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-hatch-a-pet/id6743986572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **506** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 230 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shikudo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089497060) | [Liberace AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792034511) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-quest-study-buddy/id1516624331)

This app combines a study timer with RPG elements to help users improve self-control and reduce phone distractions. Earn in-game resources by focusing to train a hero and upgrade equipment, making productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, RPG hero training, Equipment forging, Task and time management, In-game achievements and rewards, Phone addiction management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Focus Pass Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Stage Currency Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Gear Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gamified focus experience
- 👍 Engaging story and progression
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing
- 💰 Affordable premium version
- 🕰️ Helpful for improving focus and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited whitelist functionality
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Can be distracting from actual work
- 🌐 Lack of offline mode
- 🌐 Sync issues with other accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Training button not working during tutorial
- Time not accurately tracked in some cases
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- More music and white noise options
- Ability to change character appearance
- Longer storyline and quests
- Offline mode or better sync capabilities
- Pomodoro timer integration


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-hatch-a-pet/id6743986572)

Transform study sessions into a farm-building adventure. Hatch adorable animals with each completed focus timer, but abandon tasks and your pets perish. Build a thriving farm and learn from your focus failures.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Hatch and collect farm animals, Consequences for breaking focus, Track productivity progress, Simple, distraction-free interface, Learn from failure through graveyard

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Quest free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

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

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

Focus Quest is rated higher. Focus Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Focus Quest shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.

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

Focus Quest ships an update every 2 months, and Pomodoro Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Focus Quest was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on November 4, 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.*