Comparison

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs FocusBrain

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

Head to head
About

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

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
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- Do you procrastinate and spend your time mindlessly? - have problem with focusing? - often get distracted while trying to focus? - maybe you are burned out because you worked too much and forget to take necessary break? - or, maybe have an ADHD? Session can help you with your focus problem. Trusted daily by tens of thousands of engineer in Silicon Valley, independent studios in Madrid, writers in Netherlands, and creative worker + freelancer all over the world. It helps you be more productive by guiding you to work in sessions, block distractions, track your time, and remind you to rest. GET INTO HABIT OF WORKING IN TIME BLOCK Inspired by Pomodoro technique, Session helps you block your time for focus. 25 minutes or 45 minutes is all you need to get closer to your goal KEEP YOUR FOCUS BY BLOCKING WEBSITES AND APPS THAT DISTRACT YOU (MAC ONLY) Session block distracting website and apps when you started a Session. It'll automatically restore your website when you are on rest / session has ended. BLOCK SLACK TEAM Session will automatically mute Slack team you choose when Session has started and open them up again when Session has stopped working. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE A REST Forcing yourself to work on long period of time is ineffective. Rest is as important as work / study. Why? Because rest is a crucial time where you: - store what you have learned in your head, and where - your brain solve difficult problem on the background. Notice that you usually get a new idea and solves problem when you're on walk and shower. Or anywhere where you're away from "work". AUTOMATE YOUR WORKFLOW (AUTOMATIC DO NOT DISTURB, PLAY MUSIC) Imagine having no distracting notifications while working on. It's possible by turning on Do Not Disturb. What if you can turn it on when you started your Session, and disable it after Session ends—all automatically? Or maybe change bulb color, play Apple music when Session has started? Different playlist on break? It's possible with Session. Automate it with AppleScript on MacOS and Apple Shortcut on iOS SEE YOUR SESSIONS ON APPLE CALENDAR WITH ONE WAY SYNC. See automatically create Sessions on Apple Calendar to review how your day has progressed. REVIEW YOUR SESSIONS Are you spending more time on a task than it's worth? Session keep you mindful by tracking your work and ask what you have learned after Session has ended. Session tracks what you have worked on, what have you learned, and for how long. Review your progress and journey that you have made. — Need support? Contact philip@stayinsession.com for assistance! — Learn about what Session can do here: https://www.stayinsession.com/learn — Join our Discord community channel here: https://discord.com/invite/5KASx2T4RU

— Terms: https://www.stayinsession.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.stayinsession.com/privacy-policy

About

FocusBrain

This science-based app uses brainwave therapy and 8D sound to enhance focus, boost productivity, improve memory, and reduce stress. It offers sessions for ADHD support and helps users achieve a flow state for peak cognitive performance without medication.

Highlights
  • Improve focus and cognition
  • Boost productivity and flow state
  • Enhance memory and problem-solving
  • Reduce stress and mental fatigue
  • Support ADHD management
  • Science-backed brainwave therapy
  • 8D immersive sound sessions
Features
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FocusBrain combines 8D spatial audio with brainwave frequencies - 40Hz Gamma, Alpha, and Theta Neural Soundscapes for ADHD, deep focus, calm, and restorative sleep. Some minds are wired differently. They think faster, feel deeper, and carry more - but finding stillness doesn't come naturally. FocusBrain is a thoughtfully designed neural sound system for anyone who needs more than silence and less than meditation. Every Neural Soundscape is built around specific brainwave frequencies - delivered in immersive 8D spatial audio you feel the moment you put your headphones on. DEEP FOCUS - LOCK IN ON DEMAND Whether it's a long work session, reading, or creative projects that deserve your full attention - Gamma (40Hz) and Beta-frequency Neural Soundscapes create a calm, consistent neural environment that supports sustained presence and productivity. No willpower required. Press play, and your mind knows it's time. NEURAL TUNING - FOR MINDS THAT RUN DIFFERENT If your thoughts naturally move in multiple directions at once, you don't need to fix it - you need the right support. Our Alpha and low-Gamma Neural Soundscapes help create a stable, clear cognitive baseline - supporting attention, memory, and mental clarity without medication, without routines, without someone telling you to just breathe. Pure sound. Specific frequencies. Built for how your mind actually works. ADHD SUPPORT - DESIGNED FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS Living with ADHD means your brain doesn't follow the usual rhythm. FocusBrain's Neural Soundscapes are specifically designed to support ADHD minds - helping reduce mental noise, sustain attention, and build a calmer, clearer cognitive baseline. No medication, no complicated routines. Just put on your headphones and let the frequencies do the work. ADHD IN DAILY LIFE - Morning focus sessions to start your day with clarity - Work and study support to sustain attention without burnout - Wind-down sessions to quiet a restless mind before sleep - Short 10-minute resets when everything feels too loud SLEEP ARCHITECTURE - FROM RESTLESS TO DEEP REST The hardest part of sleep isn't staying asleep - it's getting there. When your mind won't quiet down, Delta and Theta-frequency Neural Soundscapes guide a gentle neural downshift. Not a sleep story. Not a breathing exercise. Soothing acoustic patterns that support your brain's natural transition into deep, restorative sleep. WHY FOCUSBRAIN - Real frequency-engineered Neural Soundscapes - not generic ambient playlists - 8D spatial immersion designed for headphone use - 40Hz sessions for attention, cognition, clarity, and flow - Session-based, timer-ready - simple and easy to use - No guided voice, no accounts, no social features - Supports focus, productivity, memory, cognition, ADHD, stress relief, and sleep BUILT FOR Anyone who values mental clarity and restorative sleep. Whether you're managing ADHD, navigating a busy life, or simply looking for a reliable way to find calm - FocusBrain meets you where you are. If you've explored binaural beats, brainwave entrainment, or frequency-based audio and found most options too complicated or too vague - FocusBrain makes the science simple. START WITH ONE SESSION Open FocusBrain. Pick your state. Put on your headphones. --- Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of use https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Terms_&_Conditions.html For any ideas or support, please get in touch with us: developer.imoblife@gmail.com

Screenshots

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
FocusBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at free with in-app purchases against FocusBrain's subscription. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FocusBrain sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Session Pomodoro Focus Timer against 4.8 for FocusBrain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 364 and 116 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 82% of FocusBrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, FocusBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer versus FocusBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession Pomodoro Focus TimerFocusBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (364 ratings)4.8 (116 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better81.7% of reviews
Number of ratings364 — better116
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTranslucent LLCBrainPower Inc

Customer experience

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

All ratings364 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%

FocusBrain

All ratings116 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.5%

Bugs and requests

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with editing past sessions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

FocusBrain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Session monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Session yearly subscription$39.991 Year
24 purchases

FocusBrain

Subscriptions22
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • New User Weekly Special Offer$4.997 Days
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  • Brain Booster Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Try 7 days7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • New User Monthly Offer$7.991 Month
  • 6-Month Subscription$14.996 Months
  • New User 6-Month Subscription$15.996 Months
  • Quarterly Premium Membership$17.993 Months
  • Half Yearly Premium$17.996 Months
  • Quarterly Special Premium$17.993 Months
  • New User Quarterly Offer$19.993 Months
  • Brain Booster Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Special Offer$21.991 Year
  • New User Yearly Special$25.991 Year
  • New User Half Yearly Premium7 Days trial$25.996 Months
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Quarterly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$27.993 Months
  • 12-week Subscription3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Unlock Premium Access$37.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Year Premium$25.99
  • One Year Plus 6 Months Premium2 variants$29.99

Questions

Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBrain free?
FocusBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or FocusBrain?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer and FocusBrain are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 364 and 116 ratings respectively.
Do Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or FocusBrain have ads?
FocusBrain shows ads; Session Pomodoro Focus Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or FocusBrain?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, and FocusBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and FocusBrain on September 12, 2026.

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