# FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer vs Focus Duck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Duck at none against FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's 18. Focus Duck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Focus Duck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Duck 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 8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer | Focus Duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-duck-pomodoro-timer/id6670568589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FocusPomo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617608471) | [Fajar Dirham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597228456) |

## 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 | $17.99 | 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


### Focus Duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-duck-pomodoro-timer/id6670568589)

Boost your productivity with a cute duck companion. This app guides you through focused work or study sessions using the Pomodoro Technique, helping you overcome distractions and procrastination.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer, Duck companion, Customizable timer, Pause/stop sessions, Minimalist design, Ad-free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Is Focus Duck free?

Focus Duck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Focus Duck is rated higher. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Focus Duck averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer or Focus Duck have ads?

Neither FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer nor Focus Duck shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*