Comparison

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Iter8

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

Iter8

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Document your journey to mastery, one iteration at a time. You've probably heard about the 10,000 hours needed to master a skill. But here's the thing—it's not just about time, it's about iterations. 10,000 deliberate practice sessions where you show up, try something, learn from it, and improve just a little bit. Each iteration is a small step forward. Each photo captures that commitment to getting better. Whether you're learning guitar, perfecting your cooking, building a business, or developing any skill, Iter8 helps you track real progress through consistent practice. Take a photo each time you practice, add a note about what you learned, and watch your dedication build toward 10,000 iterations. FEATURES: Photo documentation of each practice session Automatic iteration counting toward 10,000 Timeline view of your progress over time Optional notes to capture insights and breakthroughs Track multiple skills with separate counters Cloud sync across your devices PLAY THE LONG GAME: Mastery isn't built in days or weeks—it's built through thousands of deliberate practice sessions. Iter8 makes that long journey visible and rewarding. Every photo becomes proof of your commitment. Every iteration brings you closer to expertise. Perfect for musicians, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, chefs, or anyone serious about developing their craft over years, not months. Start your practice. Document the process. Reach mastery. Terms of Use: https://iter8.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://iter8.app/privacy

Screenshots

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
Iter84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at 4 against Iter8's 2. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Iter8 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, Iter8 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer versus Iter8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession Pomodoro Focus TimerIter8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (364 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings364 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTranslucent LLCAustin Chan

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

Iter8

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
2 purchases

Iter8

Subscriptions2
  • Iter8 Single Annual$19.991 Year
  • Iter8 Multi Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iter8 free?
Iter8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Iter8 have ads?
Neither Session Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Iter8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Iter8?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Iter8 every 3 days. Most recently, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Iter8 on September 14, 2026.

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