Comparison

Focus Timer vs Pomodoro Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Enhance concentration and productivity with a customizable timer that divides work into focused intervals and short breaks. Track progress, set daily goals, and receive timely notifications to optimize your workflow. Enjoy a sleek interface with cross-platform synchronization.

Highlights
  • Customizable work & rest intervals
  • Statistics and daily goal tracking
  • Audio and visual notifications
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • Dark theme for reduced eye strain
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Introducing Focus Keeper - Timer, the ultimate companion for anyone seeking to improve concentration, boost productivity, and master the art of time management. Immerse yourself in focused work sessions with our Focus Timer which divides your work into 25-minute intervals, each followed by a short 5-minute break. This rhythm not only optimizes concentration but also prevents burnout, allowing you to tackle tasks with renewed energy. KEY FEATURES: * CUSTOMIZABLE WORK & REST INTERVALS Tailor your work sessions to your unique preferences by adjusting the timer intervals. Whether you're a seasoned proponent of the focus technique or prefer a different structure, the Focus Keeper - Timer accommodates your workflow and ensures an adaptable and personalized focus keeper. * STATISTICS and DAILY GOAL TRACKING Track your progress, set achievable daily goals, and watch your productivity soar. The app provides insightful statistics on your focus sessions to help you identify patterns and measure productivity trends. Stay motivated by celebrating daily wins and addressing areas for improvement. * NOTIFICATIONS Receive audio and visual alerts that signal the end of each session. Enable push notifications to receive timely reminders to start or resume your focused sessions. Increase your productivity with our comprehensive alert system designed for a seamless and efficient work or study experience. * CROSS-PLATFORM SYNCHRONIZATION Improve your goal achievement by seamlessly viewing and managing your goals across multiple platforms, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more. * DARK THEME Immerse yourself in a sleek and easy on the eye interface that not only complements your distinctive style but also reduces eye strain in low-light conditions. Enhance your mobile experience with our dark theme, which provides both personalized aesthetics and enhanced visual comfort. Focus Timer can be used for academic excellence. For students and lifelong learners, the timer helps promote efficient learning by breaking study sessions into manageable chunks. Achieve academic excellence through study sessions and well-timed breaks, all within the intuitive Focus Timer interface. Embark on a journey of increased productivity, sharper focus, and better time management with the Focus Keeper - Timer. Download now and experience the transformative power of a purposeful and structured approach to work and study. Achieve more in less time with the ultimate companion for mastering the art of focus and productivity.

About

Pomodoro Buddy

Enhance your concentration with a beautifully designed focus timer. It utilizes structured work sessions and breaks to help you achieve deep focus for studying, coding, or professional tasks. Track your progress and visualize your achievements with engaging features.

Highlights
  • Dual timer modes (focus sessions or Pomodoro cycles)
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Immersive fullscreen focus mode
  • Visual tomato plant growth tracker
  • Customizable work and break durations
  • Session statistics and progress tracking
  • Home Screen widget for at-a-glance progress
Features
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Boost your productivity with Pomodoro Buddy — a beautifully designed focus timer built for iOS.   Pomodoro Buddy brings the proven Pomodoro Technique to your iPhone with a polished, glass-inspired interface. Whether you're studying for exams, coding a project, or tackling important work, this elegant timer helps you maintain deep focus through structured work sessions and strategic breaks. Key Features: - Dual Timer Modes — Choose simple focus sessions or full Pomodoro cycles with automatic breaks - Live Activities — Track your timer right from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app - Focus Mode — An immersive fullscreen timer with beautiful gradient backgrounds for distraction-free sessions - Growing Tomato Plant — Watch your tomato plant grow from seedling to harvest as your session progresses - Customizable Durations — Set work, short break, and long break lengths to match your workflow - Smart Notifications — Gentle alerts let you know when sessions complete, even in the background - Session Statistics — Track your daily progress, weekly trends, and streaks with detailed charts - Home Screen Widget — See your daily focus progress at a glance without opening the app - Haptic Feedback — Subtle tactile responses keep you connected to your session Perfect For: - Students preparing for exams or working on assignments - Software developers maintaining coding flow states - Writers and content creators managing creative sessions - Professionals tackling deep work and complex projects - Anyone looking to improve focus and time management Privacy First: Your productivity data stays completely private. Pomodoro Buddy stores everything locally on your device — no accounts, no data collection, no online tracking. Your habits and statistics remain yours alone. Transform scattered work time into productive, focused achievement. Download Pomodoro Buddy today and experience the power of structured productivity.

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Pomodoro Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Focus Timer at 17 against Pomodoro Buddy's 2. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Focus Timer against 5.0 for Pomodoro Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Timer has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Timer versus Pomodoro Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerPomodoro Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleInnovation LLCDanial Beg

Customer experience

Focus Timer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%

Pomodoro Buddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomodoro Buddy free?
Pomodoro Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Focus Timer or Pomodoro Buddy?
Pomodoro Buddy is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Pomodoro Buddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Focus Timer or Pomodoro Buddy have ads?
Neither Focus Timer nor Pomodoro Buddy shows ads.

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