Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Doongsil
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pomodoro Focus Timer
Dedicate one focused hour each day to a single task for personal growth. This app helps you stay on track with your reading, studying, or exercise goals. Reclaim your time and make it yours.
- Daily one-hour focus sessions
- Single task dedication
- Personal growth activities
- Study and work focus
- Exercise tracking
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How many hours out of the 24 in a day are truly yours? Dedicate just one hour each day to focus on a single task. Make it your time—just for you. Whether it’s reading, studying, or exercising, any activity that helps you grow is perfect. We’re here to help you stay focused
Doongsil
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When you need focus for your goals! A cute journey for motivation Our adorable friends dream of traveling to space in hot air balloons. What’s your goal? Join these charming characters and take off toward your ambitions! As you get closer to achieving your goals, your balloon floats higher and higher, eventually reaching the stars. - Personalize your balloon and character to reflect your unique goals - Focus on your objectives to lift the balloon even higher - Record your daily progress with notes and photos, boosting your sense of achievement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doongsil at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's 3. Doongsil also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Doongsil asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 4 days, Doongsil every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Focus Timer | Doongsil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (194 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 194 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pepper Factory | Minseok Song |
Bugs and requests
Pomodoro Focus Timer
Reported bugs
6 issues- App lock mode frequently malfunctions
- Timer doesn't sound alarm when time ends
- App crashes regularly
- Circle timer not centered properly
- Timer overlaps and restarts with visual glitches
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- Phone notifications bug when device is switched off during session
Requested features
11 requests- Multiple goals/tasks at the same time
- Alarm notification when focus session ends
- Time of day tracking for studying patterns
- Pie chart showing daily focus distribution
- Week and month view for pie charts
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- Ability to delete time entries
- More rewards/gifts for consistency
- Larger and longer visual timer indicators
- Ambient sounds (ocean, streams, white noise)
- Calendar sync integration
- Social media timer (not just general timer)
Doongsil
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pomodoro Focus Timer
- OneThing Premium$2.991 Month
- OneThing Premium$24.991 Year
- OneThing Premium$44.99
Doongsil
No in-app purchases
Questions
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