Comparison

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms vs Tomatoro

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

Head to head
About

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms

Features
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**Stay focused. Take real breaks. Build a streak you can see.** Focus Flow is a Pomodoro timer built for deep work and study sessionsβ€”not just a countdown on your screen. Work in proven focus intervals, rest on schedule, and track your progress with streaks, history, and a home screen widget that keeps you accountable. **POMODORO TIMER THAT FITS YOUR DAY** β€’ Classic presets: 25/5, 50/10, and 15/5 β€’ Custom focus and break lengths (Focus Flow Pro) β€’ Pause, resume, and extend break when life interrupts β€’ Session notes so you remember what you accomplished β€’ Gentle haptics and notifications when a phase ends **COUNTDOWN TIMER** Need a simple timer instead of Pomodoro? Switch to countdown mode for meetings, cooking, workouts, or anything time-boxed. **SEE YOUR PROGRESS** β€’ Daily and weekly stats at a glance β€’ Session history with export to CSV β€’ Streak counter to keep your habit alive β€’ Achievement badges as you hit milestones **ALWAYS IN VIEW** β€’ Colorful home screen widgetβ€”timer, streak, and daily goal β€’ Live Activities on supported iPhones for focus and countdown β€’ Apple Watch app: Pomodoro, countdown, and quick stats on your wrist **SMART REMINDERS** Optional notifications for phase changes and streak remindersβ€”so you finish strong without staring at the clock. **MAKE IT YOURS** β€’ Dark mode and accent themes β€’ Siri shortcut to start a focus session fast **FOCUS FLOW PRO** (optional subscription) Unlock alarms with custom ringtones, custom Pomodoro profiles, and imported completion soundsβ€”perfect for power users who want full control. Whether you are studying for exams, writing code, or blocking time for creative work, Focus Flow helps you concentrate in short bursts, recover with real breaks, and build a focus habit that lasts. Download Focus Flow and start your next Pomodoro today. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/focusflow-timers Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tomatoro

Features
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Tomatoro is a focus timer built around the Pomodoro Technique β€” designed for people who take their deep work seriously. Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or just trying to stay off your phone, Tomatoro keeps you in the zone with smart timers, beautiful environments, and zero subscriptions. --- STAY FOCUSED, YOUR WAY β€’ Classic Pomodoro: 25-minute focus blocks with short and long breaks β€’ Deep Focus mode: Extended sessions for serious, uninterrupted work β€’ Creative Flow: Flexible sessions designed for writing and creative projects β€’ Commitment Mode: Blocks pause, skip, and stop while a session is active β€” no excuses --- LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN β€’ Live Activities with Dynamic Island support β€” see your timer without unlocking your phone β€’ Lock screen widgets that update in real time β€’ StandBy support: beautiful full-screen timer on your bedside table β€’ Apple Watch companion: start, stop, and check your sessions from your wrist --- PREMIUM FEATURES (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) β€’ Focus Environments: Immersive visual themes β€” Zen Garden, Rainy Library, Retro Office β€’ Concentration Sounds: 6 ambient soundscapes β€” Rain, Ocean Waves, Forest Rain, River, and more β€’ Advanced Statistics: Weekly charts, streaks, and detailed session history β€’ Alternative App Icons: Choose the look that fits your style β€’ Timer Profiles: Pre-configured setups for Deep Work, Light Study, and Creative Flow β€’ StandBy Themes: Match your nightstand aesthetic No subscription. Pay once, own it forever. --- BUILT FOR FOCUS NERDS Tomatoro tracks your sessions, breaks, and daily streaks so you always know how productive you've been. The app speaks English and Spanish β€” switch languages without leaving the app. Compatible with iPhone and Apple Watch. Requires iOS 16.6 or later.

Screenshots

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms4 screens
Tomatoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms and Tomatoro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Flow Timer & Alarms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tomatoro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Focus Flow Timer & Alarms versus Tomatoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Flow Timer & AlarmsTomatoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS1716.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexalitics Technology Pvt. Ltd.Rene Durazo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Flow Timer & Alarms

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
4 purchases

Tomatoro

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Tomatoro Pro$4.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Focus Flow Timer & Alarms free?
Focus Flow Timer & Alarms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomatoro free?
Tomatoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Flow Timer & Alarms or Tomatoro have ads?
Neither Focus Flow Timer & Alarms nor Tomatoro shows ads.

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