Comparison

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs GetSound

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

GetSound

Create personalized soundscapes that adapt to your environment, time of day, and weather. Enhance focus, relaxation, or meditation with customizable ambient layers and unique musical journeys.

Highlights
  • Real-time adaptive soundscapes
  • Environmental sound layering
  • Weather synchronization
  • Location-based audio environments
  • Customizable volume and timer
  • Unique, AI-generated music
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*Deep Focus Real-Time Soundscapes* Unleash productivity and minimize distractions by using our deep focus music, background music, and the best music for studying to unlock peak performance with revolutionary tech for a distraction-free workflow. GetSound.Ai offers a captivating journey into personalized soundscapes that synchronize seamlessly with your surroundings, the time of day, and even the weather conditions. Whether you're seeking relaxation or heightened focus, our real-time soundscapes adapt to your preferences. **Enhance with Environmental Layers** Take your experience to the next level by layering in environmental elements. Choose from an assortment of options such as forests, lakes, wind chimes, oceans, rivers, and more. These layers add depth and realism to your soundscape. **Sync with the Weather** Elevate your auditory experience by syncing your soundscape with real-time weather conditions. Whether it's rain, sunshine, or a snowy day, the weather sync feature ensures your audio environment mirrors the world outside. **Versatile Applications** GetSound.Ai is your versatile companion, whether you need to focus, unwind, meditate. Our app crafts a soundscape tailored to your selected location, time of day, and the current weather, enhancing your daily rituals. **Unforgettable Musical Experiences** Each interaction with GetSound.Ai delivers a fresh, one-of-a-kind musical journey. Our algorithm ensures that the soundscapes you encounter are always unique, ensuring an engaging and enriching experience every time. **Explore Diverse Locations** With the ability to choose from a wide array of locations worldwide, you can transport yourself to your desired environment. Whether it's a bustling city or a tranquil natural setting, GetSound.Ai can take you there with a simple click. **Tailor Your Experience** Control every aspect of your soundscape with ease. Adjust the volume of your ambient environment, weather sync, and environmental layers to match your mood. If you prefer your soundscape to gently fade away, set a timer within the app for added convenience. GetSound.Ai is your gateway to a world of auditory wonder, where every sound is a unique masterpiece. **GETSOUND.AI SUBSCRIPTIONS:** The free version of GetSound may limit your experience. Sign-up to GetSound with your email address or socials and start using our Free plan. **You can subscribe to GetSound, choosing from the following plans:** – 1 month – 12 months The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. For more information: Terms of Use - https://getsound.ai/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://getsound.ai/privacy.html Please share your ideas at: https://feedback.getsound.ai

Screenshots

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
GetSound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at 94% against GetSound's 50%. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (364 vs 6). 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

Both are free to download. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GetSound sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer has 364 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Session Pomodoro Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of GetSound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, GetSound every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer versus GetSound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession Pomodoro Focus TimerGetSound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (364 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings364 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTranslucent LLCGetSound, LLC

Customer experience

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

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

GetSound

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

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

GetSound

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
4 purchases

GetSound

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Monthly$12.001 Month
  • Small Business Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly$107.991 Year
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  • Small Business Yearly$349.001 Year

Questions

Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetSound free?
GetSound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or GetSound?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is rated higher. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while GetSound averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or GetSound have ads?
Neither Session Pomodoro Focus Timer nor GetSound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or GetSound?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, and GetSound every 10 days. Most recently, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and GetSound on June 11, 2026.

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