Comparison

Focus vs PomodoroTimer+

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

Head to head
About

Focus

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Focus Timer - Pomodoro Timer Focus -> Relax -> Focus -> Relax Iterate your workflow by using Pomodoro Technique to maximize your potential. Focus Timer app helps you concentrate what you are doing. Just do it Tap play button to start focus timer. Focus on your work. Do not touch your phone while working. When timer finished, start relax timer and take a break. Iterate It. Improving Focus Timer app store your workflow history in Apple Calendar app. Check your history in Apple Calendar app and evaluate it. Set work/reset time for your preference. Features Based on Pomodoro Technique, provide work-rest Iterate timer. Play/Pause button to control Timer. Stop button to reset Timer. Tap top title textfield to edit work/rest title. Tap center count textfield to edit Minutes. After finish one iterate, Filled dot will add on the top of screen. Your workflow history will added in Apple Calendar. Edit work/rest time on Settings app.

About

PomodoroTimer+

Enhance your focus with this productivity tool based on the Pomodoro Technique. It features automatic work/rest interval switching, customizable notifications, and a simple, user-friendly interface for efficient studying and working.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Automatic work/rest switching
  • Customizable notifications (sound, vibration)
  • Simple and user-friendly UI
  • Automatic saving of last timer setting
  • Lock screen notifications
Features
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Pomodoro Timer" to enhance concentration Pomodoro Timer" is an application developed to improve concentration. It is based on the Pomodoro Technique, a work method that allows you to maintain concentration by repeatedly working for a certain period of time and then taking a break for a certain period of time. By using this application, you can be aware of your work time and work efficiently. Simple UI One of the features of this application is its simple UI. The timer time can be set on the main screen, and the design is very user-friendly. In addition, notification settings such as vibration, sound, and dark mode can be easily configured. Users can choose the notification settings that suit them best and create a more comfortable work environment. Automatic switching between work and rest In addition, automatic switching between work and rest is possible. After making settings, pressing the start button immediately starts the timer, and easy timer operations such as pause, resume, and reset buttons are available. Pressing the reset button allows the timer time to be set again, and the last timer time set is automatically saved. The next time the timer is started, simply press the start button. This feature allows you to concentrate on your work without stress. The perfect app for studying and working This application is ideal for studying, learning, and working. Just press the start button to start immediately, and you can also count the number of sets. It also allows for flexible notification settings: sound only, vibration only, notification only, and so on. This allows you to create a work environment that suits you. Using this application, you can work efficiently and with a sense of time. By switching between work and rest, you can maintain your concentration. Notifications appear on your smartphone's lock screen, so you don't have to keep it open all the time. This feature eliminates the need to operate your smartphone while you are working, allowing you to work more stress-free. Regular updates Bug fixes and additional functions are regularly updated. This allows users to use the app comfortably. An application that supports efficient work In general, "Pomodoro Timer" has many excellent features, including a simple and easy-to-use UI, flexible notification settings, and automatic switching between work and rest. This app is very easy to use and supports efficient work with all the necessary features for studying and working. Use this app to create a comfortable work environment, improve your concentration, and work more efficiently. Since my day job is a physical therapist and I also create other apps, We hope you will take a look at our collection of apps from the settings screen. Thank you for your continued support.

Screenshots

Focus4 screens
PomodoroTimer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Focus at none against PomodoroTimer+'s shown. PomodoroTimer+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update every 10 months, PomodoroTimer+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Focus versus PomodoroTimer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusPomodoroTimer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Effectryo muranaka

In-app purchases

None

Focus

No in-app purchases

None

PomodoroTimer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PomodoroTimer+ free?
PomodoroTimer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus or PomodoroTimer+ have ads?
PomodoroTimer+ shows ads; Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus or PomodoroTimer+?
Focus ships an update every 10 months, and PomodoroTimer+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus was updated on September 8, 2026 and PomodoroTimer+ on August 13, 2026.

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