Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Puzzle Pomodoro
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
Puzzle Pomodoro
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The more you focus, the more your puzzle comes together. Study with a Pomodoro timer and earn a puzzle piece every time you complete a full cycle (focus + break). Once all pieces are collected, the photo you chose will be fully revealed. [ Key Features ] - Two focus modes: 25min/5min and 50min/10min - Unlock a random puzzle piece after each completed cycle - Earn up to 24 pieces per day - Use your own photos to create a personalized puzzle - Three puzzle sizes: 5×5, 7×7, and 10×10 Today's focus becomes tomorrow's picture.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Pomodoro at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's 3. Puzzle Pomodoro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Puzzle Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 3 days, Puzzle Pomodoro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Focus Timer | Puzzle Pomodoro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (194 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 194 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pepper Factory | SOONHO LIM |
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)
Puzzle Pomodoro
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
Puzzle Pomodoro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Is Puzzle Pomodoro free?
Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or Puzzle Pomodoro have ads?
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