# Focus Timer & Keeper vs Pomo

The clearest difference is ads: Pomo at none against Focus Timer & Keeper's shown. Pomo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Focus Timer & Keeper's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer & Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pomo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Focus Timer & Keeper against 5.0 for Pomo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

Focus Timer & Keeper ships an update every 32 months, Pomo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer & Keeper | Pomo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-and-keeper-study/id6443913117/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pomodoro-study-timer/id6738723582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KoruApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536744669) | [Kodeo Labs Ab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830453205) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer & Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-and-keeper-study/id6443913117)

Enhance concentration and productivity by gamifying focus sessions. Grow virtual plants by staying away from your phone, motivating you to achieve study or work objectives. Track progress with history and statistics.

**Highlights:** Virtual plant growth for focus sessions, Variety of plant seeds, Customizable focus objectives, Study and work focus modes, Progress tracking and statistics, Phone distraction avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Pomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomo-pomodoro-study-timer/id6738723582)

Enhance your focus and productivity with a time management tool based on the Pomodoro technique. Break down tasks into focused intervals with customizable breaks and track your progress to build better habits.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with intervals and breaks, Customizable focus and break durations, Multiple color modes for sessions, Progress tracking for habit building, Distraction minimization tools, Session start/end reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pomo Pro Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Kodeo Journey Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pomo Pro Yearly | $10.99 | per year |
| Kodeo Journey Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer & Keeper free?

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

### Is Pomo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Timer & Keeper or Pomo?

Pomo is rated higher. Focus Timer & Keeper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pomo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Focus Timer & Keeper or Pomo have ads?

Focus Timer & Keeper shows ads; Pomo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Timer & Keeper or Pomo?

Focus Timer & Keeper ships an update every 32 months, and Pomo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Timer & Keeper was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pomo on October 1, 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.*