Comparison

Pomodoro Focus Timer vs SHURIKEN Note

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Daily one-hour focus sessions
  • Single task dedication
  • Personal growth activities
  • Study and work focus
  • Exercise tracking
Features
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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

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SHURIKEN Note

Features
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どこからでも呼び出してすぐに書ける、飛び道具のようなメモアプリ。 SHURIKEN Noteは、今見ている画面を離れずにメモを書いたり、メモへ追記したりできるクイックメモアプリです。アプリを開いて、探して、書き始める。その数秒の手間をなくします。 【ピン留めしたメモへ、すぐ追記】 買い物リスト、ToDo、文章の下書き。よく使うメモをピン留めしておけば、お好みの操作でどこからでもすぐに呼び出せます。 追記するときは「すぐ次の行」か「1行空ける」かを選べます。思いついた順に、静かに積み重ねていけます。 【ショートカット・Siriから呼び出す】 「メモを作成」「メモに追記」「メモを見る」「メモを上書き」「メモをピン留め」のショートカットアクションに対応しています。「メモを見る」は、ピン留めしたメモをアプリを開かずに表示します。「メモを上書き」は、ピン留めしたメモの本文を新しい内容に置き換えます。アクションボタンや背面タップ、Siriに割り当てれば、どんな画面を開いていても、今の画面のまま記録できます。 【迷わず設定できるガイド】 アクションボタンや背面タップなど、呼び出し方の設定はアニメーション付きのチュートリアルとガイドで順に案内します。 【データはすべてiPhone内に】 アカウント登録は不要です。メモはすべて端末内に保存され、外部に送信されることはありません。 【SHURIKEN Note Pro】 無料版ではピン留めできるメモは1件です。Proではピン留めが無制限になります。 ・2ヶ月プラン ¥100(最初の2ヶ月無料・自動更新) ・1年プラン ¥500(自動更新) ・買い切り ¥1,000 【自動更新について】 2ヶ月プランと1年プランは自動更新のサブスクリプションです。購入確定時にApple IDアカウントに請求されます。現在の期間が終了する24時間以上前に自動更新をオフにしない限り、期間終了前の24時間以内に次の期間分が請求され、自動的に更新されます。無料期間中に解約した場合、料金は発生しません。無料期間の未使用分は、有料プランを購入した時点で失効します。サブスクリプションの管理や解約は、購入後に「設定」アプリのApple IDからいつでも行えます。 思いつきは、待ってくれません。必要なときに、すぐ投げられる一枚を。SHURIKEN Noteをぜひお試しください。 利用規約: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ プライバシーポリシー: https://chomolungma8848.github.io/apps/shuriken/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
SHURIKEN Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SHURIKEN Note at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's shown. Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SHURIKEN Note sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 3 days, SHURIKEN Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Focus Timer versus SHURIKEN Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Focus TimerSHURIKEN Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (194 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings194 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPepper FactoryKosei Sakata

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)

SHURIKEN Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • OneThing Premium$2.991 Month
  • OneThing Premium$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • OneThing Premium$44.99
7 purchases

SHURIKEN Note

Subscriptions2
  • Pro 2 Months2 Months trial$0.492 Months
  • Pro 1 Year$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.49
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$2.99
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  • SHURIKEN Note Pro(買い切り)$5.99
  • Huge Tip$5.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SHURIKEN Note free?
SHURIKEN Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or SHURIKEN Note have ads?
Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads; SHURIKEN Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Focus Timer or SHURIKEN Note?
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 3 days, and SHURIKEN Note every 6 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and SHURIKEN Note on October 31, 2026.

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