# Pomodoro & Focus Timer vs Milki

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Milki at 97% against Pomodoro & Focus Timer's 47%. Milki also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro & Focus Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Milki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Milki holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Pomodoro & Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 97% of Milki's.

Pomodoro & Focus Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Milki fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro & Focus Timer | Milki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522/reviews) | **[4.9 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beaucode Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299742620) | [Christopher ODonnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545804809) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro & Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-and-focus-timer-deep/id1542156522)

This nature-inspired focus timer helps you avoid distractions and stay productive. Ideal for students and home office users, it offers a clean and simple interface to enhance concentration during study, work, writing, reading, or meditation.

**Highlights:** Nature-inspired focus timer, Avoid distractions, Enhance concentration, Clean and simple interface, Regular updates based on feedback

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Productivity | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Productivity | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Productivity | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Focus Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Productivity | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $24.99 | one-time |
| Focus Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Productivity | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and aesthetics
- 🎶 Calming background music/sounds
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with focus and productivity
- 👍 Simple and easy to use (for some)
- ✅ Well-made and functional (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced subscription/purchase fee
- 🚫 No free trial or unusable free version
- 💳 Forced subscription/payment upfront
- ❓ Confusing onboarding process
- 😠 Annoying forced selling/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding info filled twice, still unusable
- Free trial option not clickable
- Charged immediately for free trial, no refund
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Alarm and other features seem glitchy

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch mode
- Option for ticking clock sound
- Color coding for lists
- Syncing across devices
- Repeat option for tasks


### Milki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milki-pomodoro-study-timer/id1545816867)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by tracking your study and work sessions using the Pomodoro technique. Set custom daily targets for activities and visualize your progress with powerful charts to stay motivated and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable daily targets, Actual vs. Target progress charts, Pomodoro technique focus timer, Activity tracking and metrics, Multi-device sync, Status levels and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Miki Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivating and boosts productivity
- 💡 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔒 Ad-free and no in-app purchases required
- 👍 Helpful for studying and tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 💡 Leaderboard system could be improved
- 💡 More customization options desired
- 🐛 Some issues with tracking and syncing data

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with timer counting
- Pomodoro history not updating correctly for some users

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for easier access
- Ability to adjust pomodoro and break times without paying
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Ability to share progress with friends or classmates
- Integration with other productivity/study apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro & Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Milki free?

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

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

Milki is rated higher. Pomodoro & Focus Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Milki averages 4.9 from 107 ratings.

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

Pomodoro & Focus Timer shows ads; Milki does not.

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

Pomodoro & Focus Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Milki fortnightly. Most recently, Pomodoro & Focus Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Milki on October 24, 2026.

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