Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Focusing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

This app helps you optimize your time and boost work efficiency using the Pomodoro Technique. It features customizable timers, notifications, and detailed statistics to track your progress and achieve daily goals.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique implementation
  • Customizable work and break intervals
  • Background operation
  • Alarm with notifications
  • Detailed statistical reports
  • Daily goal setting
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Get more done in less time with Pomodoro Timer — a beautifully minimalist focus timer built on the proven Pomodoro Technique. Work in focused sprints, take refreshing breaks, and watch your productivity soar, all without draining your battery or your willpower. The idea is simple but powerful: work with full focus for a set time, then rest. Repeat. Our Pomodoro Timer guides you through every cycle with clear alarms and notifications, while detailed statistics reveal when and how you do your best work. WHY YOU'LL LOVE POMODORO TIMER • Customizable intervals — set your own work, short break and long break lengths. • Long breaks on your terms — trigger a longer rest after a set number of cycles. • Alarms & notifications — stay on track without watching the clock. • Daily goals — challenge yourself and build momentum every day. • Detailed statistics — see your most productive days and peak hours. • Monthly overview — track your focus and progress over time. • Runs in the background — keeps timing without burning battery. • Helpful content — practical tips to boost your productivity. • Works offline — light & dark themes — available in 70+ languages. HOW THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS 1. Choose the task you want to focus on. 2. Start the timer (25 minutes by default). 3. Work with full focus until it rings. 4. Take a short break (5 minutes by default). 5. After four cycles, enjoy a longer break (15 minutes by default). 6. Repeat, and watch the focused work add up. BEAT PROCRASTINATION FOR GOOD Big tasks feel less scary when you only have to focus for one short sprint. By breaking work into manageable intervals with guaranteed breaks, the Pomodoro Technique helps you start sooner, concentrate harder and avoid burnout. Momentum builds with every completed session. KNOW YOUR PRODUCTIVITY The built-in statistics turn effort into insight. Discover the days and hours when you focus best, see how many Pomodoros you complete, and use that knowledge to plan smarter, calmer, more productive days. PERFECT FOR • Students studying for exams and assignments. • Professionals tackling deep, focused work. • Writers, coders, designers and creatives. • Anyone who wants to beat distraction and procrastination. Take back your focus, one Pomodoro at a time. With this Minimalist Pomodoro Timer, productivity feels effortless, breaks feel earned, and progress is always within reach. Your most focused self starts now. WHY THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE WORKS Our brains aren't built for endless focus. Short, timed sprints work with your natural attention span instead of against it: knowing a break is coming makes it easier to start and easier to stay locked in. The breaks aren't slacking — they're what keep your focus sharp, session after session. DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY A timer should help you focus, not distract you. That's why Pomodoro Timer keeps things clean and quiet, runs reliably in the background, and gently signals each transition so you can stay immersed in your work. No clutter and no fuss — just you and the task in front of you. BUILD A PRODUCTIVE ROUTINE With daily goals and a monthly overview, it's easy to turn focused work into a habit. Set a target number of Pomodoros, hit it each day, and watch your consistency build into real, visible momentum over weeks and months. Pomodoro timer and focus tool: use the Pomodoro Technique with customizable work and break intervals, alarms, daily goals and detailed statistics to beat procrastination and supercharge your productivity. Download Pomodoro Timer today and make every minute count. Privacy Policy: https://www.shpavda.com/products/pomodoro-timer/privacy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.shpavda.com/products/pomodoro-timer/terms/ios/

About

Focusing

Boost your concentration and overcome procrastination with this minimalist timer. It uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you master your time, whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with customizable sounds and visual progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Customizable focus and break durations
  • Continuous auto-cycle mode
  • Visual progress tracker
  • Background operation with notifications
  • White noise and alarm sounds
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Boost your focus instantly! Beat procrastination! Simple, elegant, and effective. The ultimate Pomodoro timer designed to help you crush distractions and master your time—whether you’re studying for exams, working on a project, or managing ADHD. Why You’ll Love It: Get in the Zone: Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique to maximize concentration. Minimalist Design: No clutter, just pure focus. Launch and start in seconds. Stay on Track: Customizable sounds and notifications keep you in the flow. Key Features: • Flexible Timer: Customize focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks. • Continuous Flow: Auto-cycle mode for uninterrupted productivity loops. • Visual Progress: Beautiful dynamic circular tracker. • Background Mode: Seamless notifications even when the app is closed. • Smart Sounds: White noise and alarms tailored for deep work. Perfect For: Students preparing for exams Freelancers & Remote Workers ADHD & Neurodivergent minds Anyone wanting to do more in less time Simple Workflow: Set your task. Focus for 25 minutes. Take a short break. Repeat & Succeed. Download now and turn your time into results!

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Focusing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focusing at 5.0 against Pomodoro Timer's 4.5. Focusing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Pomodoro Timer's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focusing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focusing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Timer has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, Focusing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Focusing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFocusing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHPAVDA, TOO业宏 庞

Customer experience

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Focusing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Ad-Free$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad-Free$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Focusing

One-time2
  • Pro$0.99
  • Timer$0.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusing free?
Focusing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Focusing?
Focusing is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Focusing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Focusing have ads?
Pomodoro Timer shows ads; Focusing does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Focusing?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Focusing every 10 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on August 17, 2026 and Focusing on July 28, 2026.

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