# QingCal vs Pomodoro Focus Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QingCal at 100% against Pomodoro Focus Timer's 33%. QingCal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QingCal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QingCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Focus Timer has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QingCal's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pomodoro Focus Timer's.

QingCal ships an update every 4 days, Pomodoro Focus Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QingCal | Pomodoro Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qingcal/id1633244019/reviews)** | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-youcan/id6449302440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文长 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197107833) | [Vilius Bundulas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649031203) |

## What reviewers say

### QingCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qingcal/id1633244019)

This app helps you organize your daily tasks, set goals, and manage your time effectively. It offers features for planning by year, month, and week, along with data statistics to track your progress and review your performance.

**Highlights:** Daily to-do list creation, Year, month, and week planning, Task completion tracking, Data statistics and review, Habit formation support, Reminders and notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| 1个月VIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1年VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 永久VIP | $49.99 | one-time |


### Pomodoro Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-focus-timer-youcan/id6449302440)

Enhance your work and study sessions with a minimalist Pomodoro timer. Customize session lengths, track your progress, and maintain focus with a distraction-free interface. Achieve your goals with effective time management.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Timer, Flip Clock design, Customizable session lengths, Minimalist interface, Productivity tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimite access | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QingCal free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?

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

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

QingCal is rated higher. QingCal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.

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

Neither QingCal nor Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads.

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

QingCal ships an update every 4 days, and Pomodoro Focus Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, QingCal was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pomodoro Focus Timer on October 24, 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.*