# ChickFocus vs Simple Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChickFocus at 1K against Simple Pomodoro Timer's 10. ChickFocus also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Simple Pomodoro Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Simple Pomodoro Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of ChickFocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Pomodoro Timer's.

ChickFocus ships an update every 6 days, Simple Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChickFocus | Simple Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) | [DAIKI YUASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632691655) |

## What reviewers say

### ChickFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759)

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. Grow a virtual chick by completing focused work intervals, with customizable timers and a distraction-free mode. Unlock adorable companions to make productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with virtual chick growth, Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break intervals, Distraction-free app whitelist, Unlockable cute companions, Floating timer, Time statistics and activity timeline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChickFocus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ChickFocus Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| New Character - Cluck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Pixel | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Boomboom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Kitty | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Loong | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chocohog | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Roller Snake | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| ChickFocus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Family Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for ditching phone
- 🐓 Cute and engaging animal interactions
- 🕰️ Helpful for focusing and productivity
- 📈 Useful data and statistics
- 🎨 Visually appealing and minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with app updates and language changes
- 🔒 Restricted data access for paid users
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options for timer
- 🐓 Limited animal variety and interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Animals disappearing after updates
- Timer switching to different language
- Whitelist feature not working as expected
- Notification issues with focus session completion

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and farm customization options
- Implement a task list or to-do feature
- Provide unrestricted data editing and management
- Add a 12-hour clock option instead of 24-hour
- Introduce a 'finish early' option with safeguards


### Simple Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pomodoro-timer-doro/id6469151431)

This app offers a minimalist Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break durations. Earn fruits for completed sessions, collect them on a calendar, and enjoy background music to enhance concentration. Personalize timer colors to boost motivation.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break sessions, Fruit rewards for completed sessions, Calendar view of collected fruits, Background concentration music, Customizable timer and break screen colors, Golden fruit bonus for daily achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burger | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChickFocus free?

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

### Is Simple Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChickFocus or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

Simple Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Simple Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do ChickFocus or Simple Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither ChickFocus nor Simple Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChickFocus or Simple Pomodoro Timer?

ChickFocus ships an update every 6 days, and Simple Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Pomodoro Timer on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*