# FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer vs Count Up Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up Timer at none against FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's 18. Count Up Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating 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. Count Up Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer against 4.8 for Count Up Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer has 7.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Count Up Timer's.

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Count Up Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer | Count Up Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews) | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-timer/id6743041311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 14 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) | [Taras Savytskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787114470) |

## 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


### Count Up Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-timer/id6743041311)

Track multiple concurrent time sessions for cooking, workouts, or work sprints. Gain insights into your time usage with daily, weekly, and monthly statistics. Build habits with goal setting and stay motivated with streak tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple concurrent timers, Session insights by day, week, month, Habit building with daily goals, Streak tracking and accountability, Background running, Lock Screen Live Activities

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

**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 Count Up Timer free?

Count Up Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer and Count Up Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.8K and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer or Count Up Timer have ads?

Neither FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer nor Count Up Timer shows ads.

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

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Count Up Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Count Up Timer on October 9, 2026.

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