Comparison

Pomilo vs Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomilo

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Pomilo – Boost Your Focus is a powerful yet simple Pomodoro timer app designed to help you stay focused and achieve more throughout your day. Whether you’re working, studying, or focusing on a personal project, Pomilo is your go-to companion for efficient time management. Pomilo is based on the popular Pomodoro Technique, helping you break down your tasks into focused work sessions followed by breaks to refresh your mind. This time-tested method enhances productivity by promoting focus and balancing work and relaxation effectively. Key Features: Customizable Focus Sessions: Adjust the length of your focus sessions to fit your work style and productivity needs. Break Intervals: Set up short and long breaks based on your preference to maintain energy levels throughout your sessions. Simple, User-Friendly Design: A clean and intuitive interface that makes using the app a breeze. Custom Alerts: Get notified when your session or break ends. You can even choose to have vibration feedback for a more immersive experience. Haptic Feedback: Feel your progress with haptic feedback that notifies you about the end of your sessions. Work and Relaxation Balance: Structured intervals of focus and rest help boost long-term productivity without burnout. Elegant Themes: Enjoy different design themes that enhance your experience while keeping everything simple and clear. Pomilo also offers seamless performance on the Apple Watch, making it the perfect companion during busy work sessions, study sessions, or when working on a project in your pocket. Stay focused, keep track of your tasks, and take meaningful breaks, all from your wrist. Stay on top of your day, take control of your time, and unlock your full potential with Pomilo. Simplify your workflow, enhance concentration, and boost overall productivity. Your time matters—use it wisely with Pomilo!

About

Focus Timer

This app helps build deep work habits by blocking distractions and gamifying productivity. It offers custom focus sessions, app blocking, and progress tracking to keep you accountable and in the zone.

Highlights
  • Monochrome and minimal design
  • Customizable focus session lengths
  • Distracting app blocking
  • Gamified motivation with rewards
  • Accountability mode with sound alerts
  • Progress tracking and trend analysis
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
Features
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Focus Timer helps you build deep work habits by locking distractions, gamifying productivity, and keeping you accountable. Whether you're studying, working, or creating, this app ensures you stay in the zone and get things done. Key Features • Monochrome Design - The design is designed without colors and minimal on purpose, to avoid distractions. • Set Custom Focus Sessions – Choose how long to focus, from minutes to hours. • Lock Distracting Apps – Block access to social media and other distractions while the timer runs. • Gamified Motivation – Keep streaks, earn rewards, and challenge yourself to stay consistent. • Accountability Mode – If you stop early, you will have to andure an annoying sound as a reminder to stay focused! • Track Your Progress – View past sessions, analyze productivity trends, and improve focus over time. • Light & Dark Mode - Minimal Design to avoid distractions • Live Activity & Dynamic Island – View your session countdown right from your lock screen or Dynamic Island when app is in background. Download now and take control of your focus! UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Focus Timer Pro is available with a weekly or annual subscription. If you choose to purchase Focus Timer Pro, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24hrs before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of service: https://focustimer.pro/terms Privacy policy: https://focustimer.pro/privacypolicy Website: https://focustimer.pro

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Timer at Free against Pomilo's $0.99. Pomilo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On ads 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

Focus Timer is free to download; Pomilo costs $0.99 up front. Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pomilo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pomilo versus Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomiloFocus Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiray SengonulNeurondigital Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Pomilo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Timer Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Focus Timer Premium Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomilo free?
Pomilo costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomilo or Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Pomilo nor Focus Timer shows ads.

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