Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Squishy
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
Squishy
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You reach for your phone for one thing. Twenty minutes later, you’re still scrolling. Squishy makes screen-time control feel less like punishment and more like caring for something. Its mood follows your choices: focus and Squishy perks up; spend time in apps you meant to avoid and Squishy wilts. Instead of fighting another timer, you’re keeping a tiny companion happy. Block distracting apps and websites, schedule protected time for work, mornings, and bedtime, and use recovery sessions when you need to get back on track. SHARE ONE SQUISHY Connect with a partner and care for the same Squishy together. Both people’s focus sessions and temporary unblocks affect the same happiness score. Daily contributions show how each of you helped—or hurt—your shared Squishy. SYNC WITH CHROME Use the same Squishy on iPhone, iPad, and Chrome. Supported activity syncs to one mascot, and eligible Squishy Pro access also unlocks Premium in the Chrome extension. WHAT YOU GET - App and website blocking powered by Apple’s Screen Time framework - Focus and recovery timer for deep work or Pomodoro sessions - Schedules for bedtime, mornings, work, and study - A happiness meter and mascot that reacts to your choices - Optional partner sharing with daily individual contributions - Mindful temporary unblocks when you genuinely need an app - Streaks, statistics, and a 7-day mascot heatmap - Premium mascot skins - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Live Activities for active focus sessions - Chrome sync and website blocking through the Squishy extension PRIVATE BY DESIGN Squishy uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to monitor and block only the apps and websites you choose. Squishy cannot see what you do inside them. If you enable account sync or partner sharing, the account and Squishy activity needed to provide those features is securely sent to Squishy’s service. Squishy does not sell your personal information. SUBSCRIPTION All features require a subscription, with a free trial to start. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID subscription settings. Pro access may also be provided through an eligible linked partner plan. Terms of Service: https://squishyapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://squishyapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Squishy at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Squishy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 3 days, Squishy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pomodoro Focus Timer | Squishy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pepper Factory | Austin Chan |
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)
Squishy
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
Squishy
- Squishy Monthly$9.991 Month
- Squishy Yearly$29.991 Year
- Squishy Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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