# Elemental vs FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is rating: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer at 4.8 against Elemental's 2.2. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 18) and review sentiment (89% vs 73%). Elemental's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Elemental asks for nothing beyond the download.

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer has 7.8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Elemental's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer's.

Elemental ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elemental | FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental/id518655328/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dotmatics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/518655351) | [FocusPomo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617608471) |

## What reviewers say

### Elemental

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental/id518655328)

This free utility allows users to easily draw chemical structures and reactions on their mobile devices. It offers features like property calculation, file sharing via email and Dropbox, and a built-in periodic table. Users can also export structures as image files or MOL/RXN formats.

**Highlights:** Draw chemical structures and reactions, Calculate cheminformatics properties, Tweet chemical structures, Dropbox integration, Open MOL/RXN files, Email structures as files/images, Built-in Periodic Table

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focuspomo-pomodoro-timer/id1528322796)

This app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and productivity for work and study. It offers a minimalist design with features like real-time iCloud sync, customizable timers, and detailed productivity insights.

**Highlights:** Minimalist Pomodoro timer, Real-time iCloud Sync, Productivity charts and insights, App Whitelist, Customizable Pomodoro cycles, Widgets and Live Activities

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusPomo Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FocusPomo Plus Half Yearly | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Yearly Family | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Yearly (Family Sharing) | $49.00 | per year |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1y) | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久会员（减一个月） | $15.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus 永久會員 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime (-1m) | $19.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Discount for Yearly | $24.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Lifetime Family | $59.99 | one-time |
| FocusPomo Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🌟 Cute and motivating tomato visuals
- 🕰️ Effective Pomodoro timer
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 📆 Weekly progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ No pause/resume option for timers
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔔 Weak notification sounds
- 💾 Tomato data resets weekly

**Reported bugs**

- Tomatoes disappearing from the screen
- App whitelist feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume timers
- Option to customize tomato colors/types
- Louder/more noticeable timer notifications
- Retain tomato data across weeks
- Add tasks/to-do list integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elemental free?

Elemental is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elemental or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Elemental averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Elemental or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Elemental nor FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elemental or FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer?

Elemental ships an update every 3 weeks, and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elemental was updated on July 6, 2026 and FocusPomo · Pomodoro Timer on September 29, 2026.

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