Comparison

Pomodoro Vibes vs FocusBeats

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Vibes

Enhance productivity with a customizable focus timer based on the Pomodoro technique. Integrate with Apple Music for a focused listening experience and track your progress with detailed statistics. Organize tasks by category and sync them across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Apple Music integration
  • Task categorization and history
  • Cross-device task syncing
  • Customizable timer durations
  • Focus statistics tracking
  • Confetti animation on task completion
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Universal App! One purchase gets your iPhone, iPad, and macOS apps--all for the same price! This includes all of the features below: - Focus on the task you want to get done using the effective Pomodoro method. - Put on an Apple Music playlist to help you focus. **Note** that to take full advantage of the music feature, you'll need an active Apple Music subscription. - See stats including time focused today, all time records, productive times of day, and task history. - Add categories to organize your tasks. - Daily reminder to add tasks for the day. - Syncs your tasks across devices. - Get notifications once timers are up. - Estimate the number of sessions it will take to finish a task--and see how many it took once you're done. - Set the timers to anything you like--don't want to do a 25 minute session but want 50 instead? Go for it! - Fun little extra: option to add a confetti animation once the task is done. Finally... - No ads and no subscriptions--ever!

About

FocusBeats

Enhance your work and study with a unique blend of focus-enhancing music and the Pomodoro technique. Choose from 25 themed playlists and customizable sessions to boost productivity and enjoyment.

Highlights
  • 25 unique music themes
  • Customizable Pomodoro sessions
  • Thematic audiovisual experience
  • Curated focus-enhancing playlists
  • Community theme suggestions
  • Automatic break notifications
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Transform your work and study sessions into a productive and enjoyable experience. FocusBeats combines the power of music and the proven efficiency of the Pomodoro technique into a single application. Whether you're crunching numbers, crafting your latest piece, or studying for exams, FocusBeats is your go-to for maintaining focus and enhancing productivity. --- Works With or Without Apple Music --- FocusBeats now ships with built-in royalty-free focus music — no Apple Music subscription needed. Pick a royalty-free theme, hit start, and you have a fully working Pomodoro timer with focus music. If you do have Apple Music, every one of the 48 themes is unlocked for you, with hand-curated playlists from Apple's catalog. --- 48 Hand-Curated Themes Across 6 Categories --- Dive into an extensive collection of music themes ranging from broad topics like "Movie & TV Soundtracks" and "Classical Music" to more focused ones like "Studio Ghibli", "Minecraft", "Harry Potter", and "Beethoven", neatly organized into six broad categories: Moods, Genres, Video Games, Movies & TV Shows, Soundtrack Composers, and Classical Composers. There's a theme for every mood and task. --- Customizable Pomodoro Sessions --- Tailor your focus sessions with three selectable Pomodoro lengths. Choose the number of Pomodoros to fit your schedule and break structure, optimizing your efficiency and focus. --- Thematic Audiovisual Experience --- With each theme, enjoy a carefully curated playlist paired with hand-painted artwork that matches the mood of the music. This unique combination not only aids in concentration but also adds an element of enjoyment to your work or study routine. --- Curated Music for Focus --- Every playlist has been hand-curated and refined for focus — distracting tracks removed, instrumental balance prioritized, and seamless transitions between songs. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to productive, deep focus sessions. --- Suggest New Themes --- Is your favorite theme missing? No problem! You can suggest new themes to be added, making FocusBeats a continually evolving platform shaped by its community. ===== How It Works ===== 1. Select Your Theme: Choose from 48 different themes across 6 categories to match your task or mood. 2. Customize Your Pomodoro: Decide on the length and number of Pomodoros that suit your workflow. 3. Focus and Enjoy: Start your session with your selected theme playing in the background, accompanied by a fitting image to enhance your focus. 4. Automatic Breaks: Get informed about breaks with an audio cue and your background music pausing. Dive right back in when the music continues playing! ===== Why FocusBeats? ===== 1. Enhanced Productivity: Combining music and the Pomodoro technique helps you achieve high levels of productivity. 2. Variety and Customization: With 48 themes and flexible session configurations, you can personalize your focus experience. 3. Community-Driven Content: Your suggestions help expand our theme collection, ensuring there's always something new to explore. 4. FocusBeats is more than just a timer; it's a lifestyle tool designed to enhance your work and study sessions. Join the FocusBeats community today and take the first step towards transforming your productivity and focus! -- Notes -- – 5 royalty-free themes (HoliznaCC0, Kevin MacLeod, Scott Buckley, Jason Shaw, Sascha Ende) play without any subscription — fully functional Pomodoro timer with focus music, free. – The other 43 themes use Apple Music's catalog and require an Apple Music subscription. – All 48 themes are unlocked from day one — there is no in-app purchase gate on themes. An optional In-App Purchase unlocks longer Pomodoro lengths (60 / 90 minutes) and longer session counts. -- Legal Notice -- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Vibes4 screens
FocusBeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FocusBeats at 100% against Pomodoro Vibes's 50%. FocusBeats also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). Pomodoro Vibes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On ads 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

FocusBeats is free to download; Pomodoro Vibes costs $3.99 up front. FocusBeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pomodoro Vibes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Vibes ships an update every 13 months, FocusBeats every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Vibes versus FocusBeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro VibesFocusBeats
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB220 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGregory BellCihat Guenduez

Customer experience

Pomodoro Vibes

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

FocusBeats

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Vibes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusBeats

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Vibes free?
Pomodoro Vibes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusBeats free?
FocusBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Vibes or FocusBeats have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Vibes nor FocusBeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Vibes or FocusBeats?
Pomodoro Vibes ships an update every 13 months, and FocusBeats every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Vibes was updated on November 4, 2026 and FocusBeats on October 30, 2026.

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