Comparison

Pomodoro Focus Timer vs KeepsDay

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Features
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Chunks is a powerful yet minimalist time tracking and Pomodoro app designed to help you understand where your time goes and take control of it. Whether you prefer using a simple stopwatch to track real work or structured Pomodoro sessions to stay focused, Chunks gives you clarity, accountability, and momentum. Two Powerful Modes Stopwatch Mode - Start tracking instantly and see exactly how long you spend on any task. Perfect for freelancers, creators, developers, students, and deep workers who want real data on their day. Pomodoro Mode - Work in focused intervals (default 25 minutes) followed by intentional breaks. Build rhythm, reduce burnout, and stay mentally fresh throughout the day. Key Features - Minimal, distraction-free timer - Custom focus & break durations - Unlimited time tracking with detailed history - Live Activities & Dynamic Island support* - Lock Screen tracking - Focus-friendly sounds - Dark Mode optimized - Apple Health Syncs Why Time Tracking Changes Everything. Most people don’t lack discipline they lack visibility. When you track your time: - You discover hidden distractions - You reduce procrastination - You improve deep work capacity - You build awareness and intention - You make better decisions with your energy Chunks helps you turn raw hours into measurable progress. Subscription available annually (approximately $24.99/year). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings.  Privacy https://docs.google.com/document/d/191sDkm8-T6SvJ8YtNhk8HHp567Z139fbivAvnPGnVAg/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KeepsDay

Track important dates and life events with customizable countdowns and visual timers. Keep your next event, day counter, or date countdown visible with home screen and lock screen widgets. Personalize your countdowns for trips, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Visual timers
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Days left/passed counter
  • Anniversary tracker
  • Birthday reminders
Features
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Count down to your next birthday, trip or wedding, and see how many days it's been since a date you want to remember. KeepsDay puts your upcoming events and past dates in one place, with photos, reminders and widgets. Create a countdown for a birthday, trip, wedding, retirement or holiday. See how many days are left. See how many days have passed since you met, moved into your home or reached a personal milestone. Keep those dates alongside your upcoming plans. Choose a photo and colors for each event. Add countdown widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to check your important dates without opening the app. Set reminders before an event or on the day. Set birthdays and anniversaries to repeat each year. Free and Pro Start with up to 7 events for free. KeepsDay Pro adds: - Unlimited events - Advanced customization - Folder management - A widget that shows multiple events together By using KeepsDay, you agree to the Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
KeepsDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KeepsDay at none against Pomodoro Focus Timer's shown. KeepsDay also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Pomodoro Focus Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Pomodoro Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and KeepsDay sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, KeepsDay every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pomodoro Focus Timer versus KeepsDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Focus TimerKeepsDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdwin ChanRuslan Shadura

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Chunks Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Chunks Plus Annually$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chunks Plus Lifetime$39.99
8 purchases

KeepsDay

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepsDay free?
KeepsDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or KeepsDay have ads?
Pomodoro Focus Timer shows ads; KeepsDay does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Focus Timer or KeepsDay?
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and KeepsDay every 3 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and KeepsDay on October 8, 2026.

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