# Focus & Pomodoro Timer vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus & Pomodoro Timer at 85% against Pomodoro Timer's 6%. Focus & Pomodoro Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (102 vs 6). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus & Pomodoro Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus & Pomodoro Timer has 102 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Focus & Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 6% of Pomodoro Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focus & Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Pomodoro Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus & Pomodoro Timer | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-and-pomodoro-timer-foca/id1526204217/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-study-focus/id1552913719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yating Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526204219) | [Grima Hdez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741481582) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus & Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-and-pomodoro-timer-foca/id1526204217)

This app offers a minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to boost productivity and well-being. It integrates focus sessions with stretching exercises and ambient sounds to enhance concentration and prevent burnout. Track your progress with detailed statistics and categorize your focus sessions for better insights.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Integrated stretching exercises, Ambient soundscapes for focus, Detailed focus statistics, Customizable focus categories, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foca Plus macOS (per month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Foca Plus macOS (per year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock customisable categories | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock full statistics reports | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock customizable auto-run | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock extra ambient sound | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase on macOS | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Great for studying
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Customizable timers
- 👍 Guided stretches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Session resets when app is closed or phone dies
- 🐛 No notifications or sounds when session ends
- 🐛 Basic analytics are terrible (only week view)
- 🐛 Atrocious value for premium analytics
- 🐛 Cannot set focus time less than 10 minutes

**Reported bugs**

- Session progress not saved when app is closed or phone dies
- No notifications or sounds when focus session ends
- Cannot configure background notification settings
- Focus time slider does not allow setting less than 10 minutes
- App causes high CPU usage/performance issues

**Requested features**

- Widget option
- Ability to choose own playlist for background sounds
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Different sounds for session end/break start
- More calming sounds (ASMR, brown noise, piano music)


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-study-focus/id1552913719)

This app helps you improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro technique. It offers customizable work and break intervals with a distraction-free interface to help you manage your time effectively for work or study.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro and break lengths, Distraction-free minimalistic design, Support for short and long breaks, Time management using the Pomodoro method, Helps improve concentration and reduce stress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomodoro Timer Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pomodoro Timer Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pomodoro Timer Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Pomodoro Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus & Pomodoro Timer free?

Focus & Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focus & Pomodoro Timer or Pomodoro Timer?

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Focus & Pomodoro Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Focus & Pomodoro Timer or Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Focus & Pomodoro Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus & Pomodoro Timer or Pomodoro Timer?

Focus & Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pomodoro Timer monthly. Most recently, Focus & Pomodoro Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on November 7, 2026.

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