# My Little Pomodoro vs Focus Train

The clearest difference is rating: My Little Pomodoro at 4.8 against Focus Train's 4.0. My Little Pomodoro also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and ratings volume (234 vs 4). Focus Train's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Little Pomodoro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focus Train sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Little Pomodoro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Little Pomodoro has 234 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of My Little Pomodoro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Focus Train's.

My Little Pomodoro ships an update every 3 days, Focus Train every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Little Pomodoro | Focus Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-little-pomodoro-focus/id6737629792/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-train-study-timer/id6759213973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **234** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVFLOOR Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214761924) | [Eloan Tourtelier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822243551) |

## What reviewers say

### My Little Pomodoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-little-pomodoro-focus/id6737629792)

This app helps you combat smartphone distractions and improve focus using the Pomodoro technique. Earn rewards by concentrating to decorate a virtual room and enjoy calming music. Track your progress and build a more fulfilling day.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Timer, Room Decoration, Focus Music, Exercise Tracking, Statistics, Power-Saving Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Tomato 300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tomato 2000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tomato 5000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tomato 12000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tomato 30000 | $42.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and aesthetically pleasing
- 🚀 Helps with focus and concentration
- 🎨 Customizable room/furniture unlocks motivating
- 🎶 Variety of background music options
- ⏱️ Pomodoro timer with flexible settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Music playback issues when app is in background
- 💰 Frequent ads interrupting workflow
- 🤖 Some exercise tracking features not accurate enough

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when app is closed or device is turned off
- Music playback issues when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Display current time and date during study sessions
- Option to use break music as study music
- More furniture/room customization options
- Expand exercise tracking beyond just squats
- Add a to-do list or task management feature


### Focus Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-train-study-timer/id6759213973)

Enhance your focus with immersive railway journeys and ambient soundscapes. Track your progress like a travel log, unlock new destinations, and earn medals. This app offers a unique, atmospheric approach to productivity.

**Highlights:** Immersive focus journeys with satellite landscapes, Ambient soundscapes (train, rain, ocean, forest), Gamified progress tracking and medal system, Cinematic views (satellite map or window mode), Premium aesthetics with gesture-driven interface, Privacy-focused local data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Little Pomodoro free?

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

### Is Focus Train free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Little Pomodoro or Focus Train?

My Little Pomodoro is rated higher. My Little Pomodoro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Focus Train averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do My Little Pomodoro or Focus Train have ads?

My Little Pomodoro shows ads; Focus Train does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Little Pomodoro or Focus Train?

My Little Pomodoro ships an update every 3 days, and Focus Train every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Little Pomodoro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Focus Train on October 12, 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.*