# Focus Traveller vs Pomo Pals

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Traveller at 3.9K against Pomo Pals's 4. Pomo Pals's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Traveller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pomo Pals sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Focus Traveller against 5.0 for Pomo Pals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Traveller has 3.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Traveller | Pomo Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 571 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI JEN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559730369) | [SEUNG WOO BAEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893237321) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Traveller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-traveller-flow-timer/id1559730367)

This app helps users stay focused during work or study sessions by using a gamified timer. Users can collaborate with friends in real-time, track their progress, and enjoy immersive environments and curated audio to enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collaborative study groups, Progress tracking, Customizable audio, Home screen widgets, Immersive environments, Multitask friendly mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Traveller Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Focus Traveller Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Seal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corgi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bear | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing visuals
- 🚀 Helps with focus and productivity
- 💡 Unique concept of a hiking journey
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 👍 Ability to connect to music apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data/time tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device sync
- 👎 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Random data resets
- Inconsistent time tracking
- Landscape mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add pomodoro timer functionality
- Introduce more background options
- Allow manual time entry/editing
- Implement Lock Screen widget
- Add ability to block distracting apps


### Pomo Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pals-focus-timer/id6780631489)

This app gamifies focus sessions by growing a virtual pet as you concentrate. Earn rewards, collect adorable companions, and build streaks to make studying or working more engaging. Pro features offer advanced planning and progress insights.

**Highlights:** Adjustable Pomodoro timer, Virtual pet growth and leveling, Collectible pets and accessories, Task and habit planning (Pro), Progress tracking and insights (Pro), Collaborative study rooms, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,700 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pomo Pals Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Traveller free?

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

### Is Pomo Pals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Traveller or Pomo Pals?

Pomo Pals is rated higher. Focus Traveller averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Pomo Pals averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Focus Traveller or Pomo Pals have ads?

Neither Focus Traveller nor Pomo Pals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Traveller or Pomo Pals?

Focus Traveller ships an update every 2 months, and Pomo Pals every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Traveller was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pomo Pals on September 13, 2026.

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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.*