Comparison

PomodoroTimer vs TaskFocus

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

Head to head
About

PomodoroTimer

A straightforward application designed to help users focus on tasks using the Pomodoro technique. It tracks your work sessions and breaks, with all records stored in a calendar for easy review. The app is completely free to use.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Calendar-based record keeping
  • Free to use
  • Task focus aid
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This is a simple pomodoro timer. The record is kept in a calendar. It's all free to use, so don't worry.

About

TaskFocus

This app helps you boost productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. Break down your work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between. Track your progress and customize timer settings to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer for focused work
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Customizable timer intervals
  • Progress statistics
  • Task management
Features
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Want to be more productive? Want to get more work done? Then Pomodoro technique is the most elegant solution for you. Pomodoro timer will help you stay focused by working in highly efficient sessions, tackling one task at a time. What is Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is created by Francesco Cirillo for a more productive way to work and study. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student. - Wikipedia How to use the Pomodoro Timer? 1. Add tasks to work on today 2. Set estimate pomodoros (1 = 25min of work) for each tasks 3. Select a task to work on 4. Start timer and focus on the task for 25 minutes 5. Take a break for 5 minutes when the alarm ring 6. Iterate 3-5 until you finish the tasks Features - Pomodoro Timer: stay focused and get for things done - Simple and easy to use interface help user to use Pomorodo timer effectively - Customizable timer intervals and themes to your suitable needs - Statistic provides you the view of your progress over recent days/weeks/months "You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell For complete access to all Pomodoro features, App will need permission to schedule local Notifications for time reminders for your activities. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at luongtsu.dev@gmail.com

Screenshots

PomodoroTimer3 screens
TaskFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PomodoroTimer at none against TaskFocus's 8. PomodoroTimer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). TaskFocus's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. TaskFocus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PomodoroTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TaskFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PomodoroTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TaskFocus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PomodoroTimer ships an update fortnightly, TaskFocus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PomodoroTimer versus TaskFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoroTimerTaskFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1114 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaro HoriguchiLe Nhung

Customer experience

PomodoroTimer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

TaskFocus

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PomodoroTimer

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

TaskFocus

Subscriptions6
  • Pomodoro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Quater Subscription$1.993 Months
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  • Pomodoro Pro Quaterly$1.993 Months
  • Pomodoro Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
  • Pomorodo Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pomodoro Pro$8.99
  • Pomodoro Timer Pro$9.99

Questions

Is PomodoroTimer free?
PomodoroTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaskFocus free?
TaskFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PomodoroTimer or TaskFocus?
TaskFocus is rated higher. PomodoroTimer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TaskFocus averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do PomodoroTimer or TaskFocus have ads?
Both PomodoroTimer and TaskFocus show ads.
Which is updated more often, PomodoroTimer or TaskFocus?
PomodoroTimer ships an update fortnightly, and TaskFocus every 6 weeks. Most recently, PomodoroTimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and TaskFocus on October 2, 2026.

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