Comparison

Distractionless Focus Timer vs Pulse Pomodoro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Distractionless Focus Timer

This focus timer app helps users implement the Pomodoro Technique with customizable work and rest sessions. It offers a distraction-free experience on your watch, with alerts and the ability to adjust timers on the go.

Highlights
  • Standalone watch application
  • Customizable focus/rest times
  • Vibration and sound alerts
  • Active complications for watch faces
  • Pause and skip timer blocks
  • Add time to current timer
Features
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Distractionless is a truly distraction free pomodoro technique focus timer. Pomodoro timers are a work/study method, where you have repeating sessions of focus and rest. - Standalone watch application, configure and start timers on your watch - Vibration and sound will alert you at the end of every block, even when the app is in the background - Custom focus / rest times by 1 minute increments - Optional long rest after every X focus sessions - Active complications for all watch faces, and complication types - Pause the timer, or skip to the end of the current block - Add additional time to the current timer with a single press - Option to only temporarily enable controls with a long press If the app doesn't show after purchase, please find it on the App Store on your watch (not phone) and download it from there.

About

Pulse Pomodoro

Enhance your focus and time management with timed work and break intervals. This app helps you organize tasks and achieve your goals by applying the Pomodoro technique. Experience a more productive workflow.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Task organization
  • Focused work sessions
  • Scheduled rest periods
  • Goal achievement support
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Boost your productivity with Pulse Pomodoro. Master your time with focused work and rest cycles, following the proven Pomodoro technique. Organize your tasks, stay focused, and achieve your goals effortlessly. Try it now and feel the pulse of your productivity!

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse Pomodoro at every 2 weeks against Distractionless Focus Timer's every 2 months. Pulse Pomodoro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Distractionless Focus Timer costs $0.99 and Pulse Pomodoro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distractionless Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, Pulse Pomodoro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Distractionless Focus Timer versus Pulse Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistractionless Focus TimerPulse Pomodoro
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndras SolyomMateus Morais

Customer experience

Distractionless Focus Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Pulse Pomodoro

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Distractionless Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distractionless Focus Timer free?
Distractionless Focus Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Pomodoro free?
Pulse Pomodoro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Distractionless Focus Timer or Pulse Pomodoro have ads?
Neither Distractionless Focus Timer nor Pulse Pomodoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distractionless Focus Timer or Pulse Pomodoro?
Distractionless Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Pulse Pomodoro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Distractionless Focus Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pulse Pomodoro on July 8, 2026.

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