# FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer vs Simple Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer at 7.5K against Simple Pomodoro Timer's 10. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer also leads on device support (5 vs 1). Simple Pomodoro Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simple Pomodoro Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer has 7.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Pomodoro Timer's.

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer | Simple Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FocusPomo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617608471) | [DAIKI YUASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632691655) |

## What reviewers say

### FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796)

This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity for work and study. It offers a minimalist design with features like real-time iCloud sync, customizable timers, and detailed productivity insights.

**Highlights:** Minimalist Pomodoro timer, Real-time iCloud Sync, Productivity charts and insights, App Whitelist, Customizable Pomodoro cycles, Widgets and Live Activities

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusPomo Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FocusPomo Plus Half Yearly | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly (Family Sharing) | $49.00 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1y) | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久会员（减一个月） | $15.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久會員 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1m) | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount for Yearly | $24.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Lifetime Family | $59.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🌟 Cute and motivating tomato visuals
- 🕰️ Effective Pomodoro timer
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 📆 Weekly progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ No pause/resume option for timers
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔔 Weak notification sounds
- 💾 Tomato data resets weekly

**Reported bugs**

- Tomatoes disappearing from the screen
- App whitelist feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- Option to customize tomato colors/types
- Louder/more noticeable timer notifications
- Retain tomato data across weeks
- Add tasks/to-do list integration


### Simple Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431)

This app offers a minimalist Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break durations. Earn fruits for completed sessions, collect them on a calendar, and enjoy background music to enhance concentration. Personalize timer colors to boost motivation.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break sessions, Fruit rewards for completed sessions, Calendar view of collected fruits, Background concentration music, Customizable timer and break screen colors, Golden fruit bonus for daily achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burger | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Is Simple Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

Simple Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Simple Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer or Simple Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer nor Simple Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. Most recently, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Pomodoro Timer on September 17, 2026.

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