Comparison

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Time Blind

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

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About

Time Blind

This app offers a visual timer designed for individuals with time blindness or ADHD. It represents time passing with animated blocks, providing a gentle awareness without pressure or alarms. Choose from various themes and presets for intuitive time management.

Highlights
  • Visual time representation with animated blocks
  • Multiple beautiful themes
  • Flexible timer presets and custom durations
  • Continues counting after zero for over-time awareness
  • Gentle focus design
  • No account or data collection required
Features
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TimeBlind – Visual Timer for Time Blindness See time, don't just read it. TimeBlind transforms how you experience time with a unique visual timer designed specifically for people with time blindness, ADHD, or anyone who struggles to feel time passing. Why TimeBlind? Traditional timers show numbers that don’t mean much when you can’t sense time. TimeBlind is different — it shows time as a physical, visual experience. Watch colorful blocks fill your screen, giving you a gentle awareness of time passing. And this isn’t a pressure tool. It’s not “I HAVE to get this done in 10 minutes.” It’s for moments like: “I’m hopping in the shower — let me run a 10-minute visual so I stay aware.” Some tasks naturally take longer. TimeBlind simply keeps you moving, grounded, and less likely to drift into procrastination or daydreaming. Perfect For: People with ADHD who lose track of time Anyone experiencing time blindness Students who need visual time management Professionals managing focus sessions Anyone who wants a more intuitive, gentle way to track time Features: Visual Time Representation Animated blocks fill your screen as time passes, giving you an instant sense of progress. No pressure, no alarms — just a clear visual cue. Beautiful Themes Neon Arcade – Vibrant cyberpunk aesthetics Classic – Timeless elegance Minimal – Clean and distraction-free Soft Rainbow – Gentle pastel vibes Crimson – Bold and dramatic Flexible Timers Quick presets: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 minutes Custom timer for any duration Continues counting after zero so you know exactly how long you’ve gone over Designed for Gentle Focus The block animation keeps you aware of time without demanding your attention. Glance when you need it, ignore it when you don’t. How It Works: Choose your time (or use a preset) Watch blocks drop and fill your screen Each block represents a portion of your time When the last block falls, time’s up Timer continues into negative for over-time awareness Built With Care TimeBlind was created by someone who understands the struggle of time blindness and the desire for low-pressure support. Every feature is designed to make time visible, tangible, and manageable — without stress. Download TimeBlind today and start seeing time differently. Privacy First No account required No data collection No ads Your time, your way

Screenshots

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
Time Blind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at Free against Time Blind's $2.99. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (364 vs 1). Time Blind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download; Time Blind costs $2.99 up front. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Time Blind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer has 364 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, Time Blind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer versus Time Blind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession Pomodoro Focus TimerTime Blind
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (364 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings364 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTranslucent LLCThomas Lawrence

Customer experience

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer

All ratings364 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews633 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.5%

Time Blind

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Time Blind

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
None

Time Blind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Blind free?
Time Blind costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Time Blind?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is rated higher. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Time Blind averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Time Blind have ads?
Neither Session Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Time Blind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Time Blind?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Time Blind weekly. Most recently, Session Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Time Blind on September 23, 2026.

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