Comparison

Pocus vs Focus Timer & To do

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

Head to head
About

Pocus

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Maintain your focus and brainpower using the Pomodoro method - a scientifically proven technique that utilises the power of "chunking" to learn and work more effectively. To increase your productivity, Pocus comes complete with a free sound library - perfect for blocking out noises that can break your focus. Features: β€’ FREE sound library β€’ FREE customisable timers (no need to upgrade, like other apps) β€’ Simple design If you want better focus, more effective study sessions, or want to increase your productivity, download Pocus now!

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Focus Timer & To do

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Whether your studying to ace that test, starting a habit of reading more, sketching more, or increasing your word count, Focus Timer offers simple features to help you recharge your focus and stay on the task at hand. Pomodoro Focus Timer has a minimal design to keep distractions away. It is an effective tool to retain motivation and focus. This app uses the Pomodoro Technique which is proven to keep you focusing on your work. Break up what seems like impossible tasks into short chunks and be surprised at how much you can get done. Decide what the task you want to work on is (ex. studying, writing, reading, note-taking, drawing, etc.). Focus sessions are pre-set to 25 minutes, simply press the play button to begin the timer. Roll up your sleeves and get to work, focus on your chosen task until the timer rings. The break sessions, which are pre-set to 5 minutes, will begin. Take the time to walk away from you work, and give your brain a chance to relax until the timer signals that it’s time to get back to work. Your amount of focus sessions completed are being tracked. Once you have completed 4, you deserve a longer break. Your pre-set Long Break session will begin to countdown, when the timer rings the cycle starts all over again. Terms of use: https://timely-ios-web.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Pocus4 screens
Focus Timer & To do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Timer & To do at none against Pocus's shown. Pocus's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Timer & To do sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocus ships an update monthly, Focus Timer & To do every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Pocus versus Focus Timer & To do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocusFocus Timer & To do
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron RockettAli Siddique

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Focus Timer & To do

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Timely Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Timely Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • All features$3.99

Questions

Is Pocus free?
Pocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Timer & To do free?
Focus Timer & To do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocus or Focus Timer & To do have ads?
Pocus shows ads; Focus Timer & To do does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocus or Focus Timer & To do?
Pocus ships an update monthly, and Focus Timer & To do every 3 months. Most recently, Pocus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Focus Timer & To do on September 20, 2026.

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