# Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Focus Traveller

The clearest difference is update cadence: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at every 5 days against Focus Traveller's every 2 months. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 86%) and device support (4 vs 2). Focus Traveller's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 364). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Session Pomodoro Focus Timer against 4.9 for Focus Traveller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Traveller has 3.9K ratings behind it against 364, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Focus Traveller's.

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, Focus Traveller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Session Pomodoro Focus Timer | Focus Traveller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 364 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 571 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Translucent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540058390) | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Focus Traveller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367)

This app helps users stay focused during work or study sessions by using a gamified timer. Users can collaborate with friends in real-time, track their progress, and enjoy immersive environments and curated audio to enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collaborative study groups, Progress tracking, Customizable audio, Home screen widgets, Immersive environments, Multitask friendly mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Traveller Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Seal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corgi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bear | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing visuals
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 💡 Unique concept of a hiking journey
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 👍 Ability to connect to music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data/time tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 👎 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Random data resets
- Inconsistent time tracking
- Landscape mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add pomodoro timer functionality
- Introduce more background options
- Allow manual time entry/editing
- Implement Lock Screen widget
- Add ability to block distracting apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Focus Traveller free?

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

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

Focus Traveller is rated higher. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Focus Traveller averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Focus Traveller have ads?

Neither Session Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Focus Traveller shows ads.

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

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Traveller every 2 months. Most recently, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Focus Traveller on September 24, 2026.

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