# Pomodoro Focus Timer vs Focus Cafe

The clearest difference is ads: Focus Cafe at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's shown. Focus Cafe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is ratings volume (194 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Cafe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Cafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Focus Timer has 194 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 3 days, Focus Cafe every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro Focus Timer | Focus Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-onething/id1621897751/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cafe/id6818055103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pepper Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621897753) | [Hey Cobx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743995500) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-onething/id1621897751)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OneThing Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| OneThing Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| OneThing Premium | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Effective focus and concentration tool
- 🔒 App blocking feature prevents distractions
- 📊 Helpful progress tracking and visualizations
- ⏱️ Pomodoro timer functionality works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive review request notifications
- 🐛 App lock feature has frequent errors
- ⏰ Missing alarm notification when timer ends
- 🎨 Timer display could look more modern
- 📱 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Focus Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-cafe/id6818055103)

This app uses your phone's camera to track your actual study time, pausing the timer when you're not actively engaged. It differentiates between focused study, sleep, and breaks, providing detailed statistics and customizable study routines.

**Highlights:** Real focus time measurement, Sleep and break detection, Subject-specific tracking, Automatic pause on app switch, Monthly statistics and charts, Camera preview and switching, Customizable Pomodoro timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Cafe Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Cafe free?

Focus Cafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Focus Timer or Focus Cafe?

Focus Cafe is rated higher. Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Focus Cafe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or Focus Cafe have ads?

Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads; Focus Cafe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Focus Timer or Focus Cafe?

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Focus Cafe every 11 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Focus Cafe on October 31, 2026.

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