Comparison

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Focaria

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

Focaria

Features
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Your time opens worlds. Sometimes, the hardest part of studying is getting started. Focaria turns your focus sessions into an adventure: make time for what matters, earn energy, and discover a world of anime-inspired fantasy cards. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Choose your session length and make time to study, read, or work toward your goals. Enable notifications to know when your session ends. MAKE YOUR EFFORT FEEL REWARDING Each minute of a completed session becomes energy. Collect 25 energy to open a pack containing 3 random cards. Your collection grows with the time you dedicate to your goals. DISCOVER A WORLD TO COLLECT Explore a collection of 100 cards with different rarities, characters, and stories. Discover each card to uncover the secrets it holds. FIND HOLOGRAPHIC EDITIONS Some cards appear randomly with a special holographic finish. Tilt them with your finger or move your compatible device to explore their reflections. SEE YOUR CONSISTENCY GROW Review your sessions and study minutes, track your weekly progress, and work toward a daily goal of 25 minutes. Build your streak and earn visual badges. TRY THE EXPERIENCE Open an optional practice pack during onboarding to experience the reveal before getting started. Practice cards are not added to your collection. Available in English and Spanish, for iPhone and iPad. SUBSCRIPTION A Focaria Pro subscription is required to access the app after onboarding. Subscription options and terms are shown before you confirm your purchase. Studying is the achievement. The cards are how you celebrate it. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focaria-politica/inicio Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Session Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
Focaria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Session Pomodoro Focus Timer at 4 against Focaria's 2. Session Pomodoro Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, 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 Focaria sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer versus Focaria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession Pomodoro Focus TimerFocaria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (365 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTranslucent LLCVICTOR ANDRES ORREGO ARBOLEDA

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

Focaria

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

Focaria

Subscriptions2
  • Focaria Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Focaria Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Session Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Session Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focaria free?
Focaria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Session Pomodoro Focus Timer or Focaria have ads?
Neither Session Pomodoro Focus Timer nor Focaria shows ads.

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