Comparison

Pomodoro Hero vs Flofocus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Hero

This app helps you manage your time and improve focus by breaking down work into focused intervals with short breaks. It offers customizable timers, project tracking, and motivational features to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer lengths
  • Project-specific settings
  • Progress statistics and charts
  • Habit suggestions for breaks
  • Motivational trophy system
  • Dark mode and themes
  • Cloud backup and restore
Features
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Welcome to Pomodoro Hero ! The Pomodoro Technique is a time management system that encourages people to work with the time they have—rather than against it This is about focus Using this method, you break your workday into 25-minute chunks separated by five-minute breaks. These intervals are referred to as pomodoros. What do you do in a 5 minute Pomodoro break? One important thing to remember is that this short break is meant to be a break. The key here is you should spend the time doing something completely different than what you had been doing. You can have a short walk,meditate, drink water, stretch, clean etc.." Benefits This technique is an effective way to achieve a balance between quantity and quality, and all you have to do is focus for 25 minutes at a time How to use Pomodoro Hero? 1. Determine the project to complete 2. Start the Pomodoro Timer (by default is set to 25 minutes but you can adjust in settings) 3. Concentrate on finishing the task to be completed until the Productivity Timer sounds 4. When the timer sounds you can have a break (by default is set to 5 minutes but you can adjust in settings) 5. During the break try to accomplish the recommended habits 6. When the short or long break timer sounds, begin at step 1 again. POMODORO HERO FEATURES TIMER -Customizable pomodoro/breaks lengths -Notification at the end of a Pomodoro -Habit suggestions for short and long breaks -Skip a break after the end of a Pomodoro -Define interval for long breaks -Customisable sounds for the alerts -Half-way alarm - Get notified when you are just in the middle of the pomodoro -Almost-complete alarm - Get notified when you are about to finish a pomodoro -Sound Ticking PROJECTS - Create as many projects you want - Define weekly goals per project - See statistics per project - Customizable pomodoro/breaks lengths per project STATISTICS Pomodoro Hero will keep track of your completed sessions so you can analyse these later in an easy way with our built-in charts HABITS As already mentioned above breaks are meant to be a time for relaxation or even better to create new healthy habits.. so during breaks Pomodoro Hero will suggest good habits to do during the 5-minutes break. You can create your own habits from the settings panel. TROPHIES Keeping motivated is a very important thing in the road to productivity so we have implemented a trophy system which will keep track of your progress within the app. Are you ready to unlock all the achievements? THEMES Dark mode is set by default but you can disable from Settings. BACKUP Are you changing your phone and want to keep your historical data? No problem. Take advantage of the backup feature and store it locally or in the cloud. Pomodoro ™ and Pomodoro Technique ® are registered trademarks of Francesco Cirillo. This app is not affiliated with Francesco Cirillo. This app contains subscription : - You can subscribe for premium account with unlimited access to all premium features, new monthly content and no ads - Subscription is from $1.99 USD monthly and $7.99 USD yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy can be found below http://titanware.es/wp/terms-of-use.html http://titanware.es/wp/privacy-policy.html

About

Flofocus

Boost your productivity and achieve your goals with this elegant Pomodoro timer. Optimize study sessions, track progress with insightful statistics, and stay motivated with goal setting and beautiful progress animations. Customize timers and work offline without distractions.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions
  • Insightful statistics to track progress
  • Goal setting and milestone tracking
  • Task organization with tag selection
  • Visually engaging progress animation
  • Customizable work and break timers
  • Offline mode for uninterrupted use
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Do you want to study smarter, not harder? Do you want to achieve more in less time? Do you want to enter the flow state and enjoy the process of learning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need Focus Flow - the best pomodoro timer app for study. Focus Flow is a simple, elegant, and effective pomodoro timer app that helps you boost your productivity, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Whether you are a student, a professional, or a lifelong learner, Focus Flow will help you optimize your study sessions and get the most out of your time. Here's how Focus Flow works: - Choose a task to work on and set a timer for 25 minutes (or any duration you prefer). - Work on the task without any distractions until the timer goes off. - Take a short break of 5 minutes (or any duration you prefer) and relax your mind. - Repeat the cycle until you complete your task or reach your goal. That's it! You have just used the pomodoro technique, a proven method to improve your focus, concentration, and efficiency. But Focus Flow is not just a simple pomodoro timer app. It also has some amazing features that make it the best pomodoro timer for study: - Insightful Statistics: Track your progress and performance with Focus Flow's insightful statistics. See how many sessions you have completed, how much time you have spent, and how productive you have been. Analyze your data and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Improve your study habits and achieve better results. - Goal Setting: Set goals and milestones to keep yourself motivated and focused. Whether you are preparing for an exam, working on a project, or learning a new skill, Focus Flow helps you set realistic and achievable targets and track your progress. Celebrate your achievements and reward yourself for your hard work. - Tag Selection: Organize and categorize your tasks with Focus Flow's tag selection feature. Assign tags to your sessions, such as math, physics, history, etc. Track and compare your productivity across different subjects and areas of study. Find out what you enjoy and what you need to improve. - Beautiful Progress Animation: Enjoy a visually stunning progress animation that keeps you engaged and motivated during your sessions. Watch as the timer fills up with beautiful colors and patterns. Feel the satisfaction and accomplishment as you complete each session. - Easy Timer Adjustment: Customize your timer settings with ease using Focus Flow. Adjust the duration of your work and break intervals to suit your preferences and study style. Whether you prefer shorter bursts of focus or longer deep work sessions, Focus Flow has you covered. - Offline Mode: Use Focus Flow offline without any internet connection. No ads, no interruptions, no distractions. Just pure focus and productivity. - Aesthetic Design: Experience a minimalist and aesthetic design that enhances your study experience. Choose from different themes and colors to match your mood and taste. Enjoy a smooth and intuitive user interface that makes Focus Flow easy and fun to use. Focus Flow is the ultimate pomodoro timer app for study. It is designed to help you study better, faster, and easier. It is your personal productivity coach, your study buddy, and your secret weapon to ace your exams. Download Focus Flow today and discover the power of the pomodoro technique. Study smarter, not harder. Achieve more in less time. Enter the flow state and enjoy the process of learning. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Hero4 screens
Flofocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flofocus at 67% against Pomodoro Hero's 25%. Pomodoro Hero's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 8) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Hero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Flofocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomodoro Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Hero has 115 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Pomodoro Hero's written reviews are positive against 67% of Flofocus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Hero ships an update weekly, Flofocus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro Hero versus Flofocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro HeroFlofocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (115 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTITANWARE SLJoe Jeyaseelan

Customer experience

Pomodoro Hero

All ratings115 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative37.5%

Flofocus

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Hero

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Anual Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Flofocus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium access to all features3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • English$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • English$5.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Hero free?
Pomodoro Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flofocus free?
Flofocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Hero or Flofocus?
Pomodoro Hero is rated higher. Pomodoro Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Flofocus averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Pomodoro Hero or Flofocus have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Hero nor Flofocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Hero or Flofocus?
Pomodoro Hero ships an update weekly, and Flofocus every 10 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Hero was updated on August 21, 2026 and Flofocus on September 14, 2026.

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