Tomato Timer ۬ vs FocusModes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tomato Timer ۬
This app helps you improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers customizable timers, ambient soundscapes, sub-task management, and detailed statistics to track your progress.
- Customizable Pomodoro timers
- Multiple ambient sound options
- Sub-task management
- Advanced statistics tracking
- Default Pomodoro timer
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Pomodoro is an age-old time management and effective focus-improvement technique. Our Pomodoro Timer app brings that technique right to your iPhone/iPad. Besides other traditional focus timer apps, our app actually includes the default pomodoro timer, but also allows you to create your own timers and customize the length of your focus session, short break, long break, etc. It might look like a very small app, but it isn’t one, it has options to add sub-tasks, play multiple ambient sounds at once, and track all your focus sessions using our advanced statistics manager (pro-users) Key Features > Default Pomodoro Timer: This is a default timer created which allows people to just download the app and start the pomodoro technique based timer. > Create Multiple Timers: Create multiple Pomodoros or timers for different tasks. So whether you want to improve focus during a workout or study time, create a timer, set focus time, short breaks, long breaks, and you’re done! Do this for all the activities which require high-quality focus time. > Play multiple Ambient sounds at once: Currently our app has recordings of 15 different natural sounds, you can pick multiple For instance, you can play forest, thunderstorm, and bonfire. According to research, music of the right choice can boost focus by 30%. > Add Sub-Tasks: There’s always a micro-task under your main task which you forget, that’s why we’ve added the “add sub-tasks” functionality. Basically, you can add sub-tasks for your main tasks and mark them as done on the go. > Advanced Statistics: Do you want to calculate the time you’ve spent focusing on different tasks? How much is your break time, how many hours of focus did you take on a given day, what was the “Category” which requires more of your focus time, etc.? Well, this app is what you need. What is the Pomodoro Technique? It’s an old technique that helps people to stay focused, boost productivity. How does it work? 1. Choose a task 2. Set a 25-minute timer and work on it. 3. Take a 5 minute “short” break after 25 minutes of focus. 4. Take a long break after you’ve completed 4 focus sessions. It might look like a very basic technique, people who’ve implemented this technique in their lives noticed an improvement in their focus by 20-45%. What are you waiting for? Install the app now. Privacy Policy: https://pomodoro-timer.appstraw.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pomodoro-timer.appstraw.com/terms-conditions
FocusModes
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FocusModes is a focus timer built for people who do long stretches of desk work and want more structure than a basic countdown. Choose the timer style that fits how you work: - Pomodoro - Flow - Deep Work - Intensive - Open-Ended - Custom modes FocusModes is not just a timer. It also helps support the physical side of sustained focus. Depending on your setup and preferences, it can prompt you to: - rest your eyes - take microbreaks - stand and stretch during breaks - alternate between sitting and standing - get ready for or use a walking pad during longer breaks That means your focus system supports both productivity and sustainability during long work sessions. FocusModes also includes: - built-in focus modes plus custom modes you can save and reuse - a home-screen stats widget for recent totals - local notifications for phase changes and care reminders - on-device session and care history - onboarding that sets desk equipment and reminder timing up front Everything in this version is available immediately after download. There is no login, no account, no subscription, and no in-app purchase flow in v1.2. All app data stays on your device. FocusModes does not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusModes at none against Tomato Timer ۬'s 3. Tomato Timer ۬'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Tomato Timer ۬ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. FocusModes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tomato Timer ۬ ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusModes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tomato Timer ۬ | FocusModes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (188 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 188 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BoltQ Media | Scott Munning |
Bugs and requests
Tomato Timer ۬
Reported bugs
10 issues- Timer pauses when using other applications
- Phone automatically locks during the timer
- Timer stops when the phone is locked
- No dynamics island or Live activities
- Widget is not interactive
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- Voice alert customization reverts to default
- Timer goes before I start
- Timer runs super fast
- Sound clips abruptly stop and start
- Timer only counts time when screen is unlocked
Requested features
11 requests- Fix timer pausing when switching apps
- Add dynamic island support
- Add watch app support
- Add interactive widget
- Add Korean language for break notifications
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- Add cross-device synchronization
- Add Spanish language support
- Allow preview of premium ambient sounds
- Longer ambient sound tracks
- Adjustable and savable focus length
- Customizable and savable voice alerts
FocusModes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tomato Timer ۬
- Pomodoro Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pomodoro Pro Lifetime Gift$3.99
- Pomodoro Pro Lifetime$19.99
FocusModes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tomato Timer ۬ free?
Is FocusModes free?
Do Tomato Timer ۬ or FocusModes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tomato Timer ۬ or FocusModes?
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