# Pomodoro Timer vs Focus Sailor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pomodoro Timer at free against Focus Sailor's freemium. Pomodoro Timer also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 1). Focus Sailor's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Sailor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pomodoro Timer against 5.0 for Focus Sailor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pomodoro Timer has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Pomodoro Timer's written reviews are positive against 95% of Focus Sailor's.

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Sailor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pomodoro Timer | Focus Sailor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-pixeldoro-adhd/id6501988413/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 119 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Andrei Postnov, IE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705485342) | [Shed Stories Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820845557) |

## What reviewers say

### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-pixeldoro-adhd/id6501988413)

This app combines the Pomodoro technique with a pixel-art RPG to gamify focus sessions. Earn coins, unlock quests, and build a world as you complete timed work intervals. It offers customizable timers and social features to enhance productivity and engagement.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro and custom timers, Stopwatch mode, Pixel-art RPG world building, Unlock quests and items, Real-time multiplayer view, Decorate your space, Focus tags and stats

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pixeldoro supporter | $5.99 | one-time |


### Focus Sailor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-sailor-pomodoro-timer/id6751237174)

This app gamifies focus sessions by having a virtual sailor embark on a sea voyage. Completing focus periods rewards users with sea creatures and decorations for their ocean map, encouraging sustained concentration.

**Highlights:** Live Activity for progress tracking, Deep Focus Mode to block distracting apps, Customizable focus session duration, Unlockable sea creatures and ships, Leaderboards for friendly competition, Ocean map decoration with collected treasures

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Sailor Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Sailor Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Speedboat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cruiser | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Drink | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Liner | $7.99 | one-time |
| Focus Sailor Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Sailor free?

Focus Sailor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Focus Sailor?

Focus Sailor is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Focus Sailor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pomodoro Timer or Focus Sailor have ads?

Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Focus Sailor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Focus Sailor?

Pomodoro Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Sailor every 11 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Focus Sailor on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*