# Focus+ vs Minimal Pomodoro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus+ at none against Minimal Pomodoro's 1. Focus+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). Minimal Pomodoro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minimal Pomodoro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus+ ships an update every 4 months, Minimal Pomodoro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus+ | Minimal Pomodoro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-plus-interval-timer/id6443711772/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Brady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648609981) | [Koichi Kondo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691049972) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-plus-interval-timer/id6443711772)

This app provides customizable interval reminders to help you stay focused and on track. It can be used as a standalone timer or integrated with Apple Focus for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Interval reminders, Customizable periods, Notification alerts, Apple Focus integration, Minimalist design

**In-app purchases:** none


### Minimal Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-pomodoro/id6449929553)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus+ free?

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

### Is Minimal Pomodoro free?

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

### Do Focus+ or Minimal Pomodoro have ads?

Neither Focus+ nor Minimal Pomodoro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus+ or Minimal Pomodoro?

Focus+ ships an update every 4 months, and Minimal Pomodoro monthly. Most recently, Focus+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Minimal Pomodoro on September 14, 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.*
