# Focus Timer vs Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Pomodoro Timer at 4.8 against Focus Timer's 4.3. Pomodoro Timer also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 80%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pomodoro Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pomodoro Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Timer | Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-studious/id6642672538/reviews) | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-focuskit/id6752217216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florent Perillat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861519651) | [Sebastian Roehl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602956482) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-studious/id6642672538)

Enhance focus and build productive habits with a tool that integrates a calendar, timer, and app blocker. Plan your day, track your time, and block distractions to reduce mental load and improve presence.

**Highlights:** Integrates with Apple Calendar, Creates focus timers from events, Standalone focus timer option, App blocking (scheduled and spontaneous), Supports ADHD and neurodivergent minds, Reduces mental load

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-timer-focuskit/id6752217216)

Enhance your focus and productivity with customizable timers based on the Pomodoro technique. Track your progress with insightful charts, receive timely notifications, and organize sessions by category. Sync across devices and build consistent, lasting habits for a deeper, more balanced life.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus and break timers, Progress tracking with charts and analytics, Alarms and notifications, Live Activities for Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Session organization by category, iCloud sync across devices, Focus streak and goal building

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| FocusKit Pro (1 Year) | $17.99 | per year |
| FocusKit Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |
| FocusKit Pro (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Timer free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Timer free?

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

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

Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Focus Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

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

Neither Focus Timer nor Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

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

Focus Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Pomodoro Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on July 8, 2026 and Pomodoro Timer on September 17, 2026.

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