Comparison

Pomora vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomora

This app uses the Pomodoro technique to help you focus on tasks by breaking work into timed intervals. Customize session lengths and breaks to boost concentration and overcome procrastination.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique timer
  • Customizable work sessions
  • Adjustable break intervals
  • Distraction management
  • Enhanced concentration
Features
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With Pomora, you'll harness the power of the renowned Pomodoro technique to break down your work into manageable intervals, supercharging your productivity and keeping distractions at bay. Say goodbye to procrastination and hello to laser-sharp concentration. Experience productivity on your terms with our customizable work sessions and intelligent timers. Tailor your work sessions to perfectly suit your preferences and needs by adjusting session durations, break intervals, and more. Seamlessly transition between focused work and breaks with our timers, ensuring precision timing to optimize your productivity. With this dynamic combination, you'll stay in control of your workflow while maximizing efficiency. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-Conditions-377f901674aa489a87491e5539b4bbd0 Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-f94fc42274e14ed4be230b4cb63cc39f

About

Focus Timer

Features
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Focus Timer: Pomodoro turns overwhelming work and study sessions into short, winnable focus sprints. Set a task, start the timer, and let proven work/break cycles keep you concentrated, fresh, and consistent — one Pomodoro at a time. Built for students, developers, writers, and anyone doing deep work, Focus Timer combines a beautiful distraction-free countdown with focus statistics, streaks, and ambient concentration sounds. No account, no ads, and everything works 100% offline. WHY FOCUS TIMER • FOCUS IN SPRINTS — A clean circular Pomodoro countdown with cycle dots keeps you on task. Label every session (Study, Coding, Reading, Writing…) so your time has a purpose. • SMART BREAKS, NO BURNOUT — Short breaks after every focus session and an automatic long break after each cycle keep your energy and concentration high all day. • TRACK YOUR PROGRESS — See today's focus time, weekly charts, best days, session history, and your daily goal. Watch your focus minutes grow. • BUILD A STREAK — Focus at least once a day and keep your streak alive. Small daily wins become a lasting deep-work habit. • FOCUS SOUNDS — Ticking clock, white noise, deep noise, and soft rain help you stay in flow while you work or study. • MAKE IT YOURS — Customize focus length, short and long breaks, cycles per set, daily goal, and session alerts. Classic 25/5 Pomodoro, 50/10 deep work, or fully custom. • SESSION ALERTS — Get notified the second a focus session or break ends, even when your phone is locked. • PRIVATE BY DESIGN — No account, no tracking, no data collection. Your focus history never leaves your device. FOCUS TIMER PRO (PURCHASE REQUIRED) Focus Timer requires a Focus Timer Pro purchase to use the app. Choose the plan that fits you (US prices; local prices may vary): • Yearly — $19.99/year with a 3-day FREE trial • Monthly — $2.99/month • Lifetime — $39.99 one-time payment, yours forever Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The free trial converts to a paid yearly subscription unless cancelled before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0805149280.html Start your first focus sprint today — your future focused self will thank you.

Screenshots

Pomora4 screens
Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomora at none against Focus Timer's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pomora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pomora versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomoraFocus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperASYA ATPULATMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

None

Pomora

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Pomora free?
Pomora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomora or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Pomora nor Focus Timer shows ads.

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