Comparison

Pomodoro Tale vs Focus To Do

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Tale

Features
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A calm Pomodoro timer for study, work and a little room to think. Choose your focus time, breaks and number of rounds. Settle into an animated scene, mix music with nature sounds, and start your session. YOUR OWN RHYTHM • Set focus and break durations, with automatic breaks between rounds. • Pause, resume and return to your saved session. • Follow your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, then tap to return to the app. • Turn on optional session reminders. A QUIET CORNER ON YOUR SCREEN • Explore five animated scenes, from a quiet desk to a distant Mars outpost. • Mix lofi music with rain, a fireplace and other background sounds. • Use ambient mode to enjoy a scene with an optional clock. • Enjoy a calmer interface with Liquid Glass controls on supported system versions. MADE FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES Layouts adapt as you open or fold iPhone Duo. On iPad, give your scene more room. On Apple TV, settle into a full-screen atmosphere and use your remote to control the session. Apple Watch keeps a compact timer close at hand. Timer sessions and preferences stay local to each device. START FREE The complete Pomodoro timer and the Chill Girl scene are free. Premium unlocks the other four scenes across your supported Apple devices. Choose a monthly or yearly plan; eligible new subscribers can try the yearly plan free for 3 days. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Prices and trial eligibility are shown in the app before you subscribe. No app account is required. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://olegyakushin.github.io/PrivacyPolicyPomodoro

About

Focus To Do

This app uses AI-powered timers and task management to enhance focus and productivity. It offers adaptive intervals, intelligent break recommendations, and detailed analytics to help users achieve deep work and build sustainable habits.

Highlights
  • AI-powered adaptive focus timers
  • Integrated task and project management
  • Habit tracking with visual streaks
  • Deep work analytics and reports
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Customizable work intervals
Features
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Struggling to maintain deep focus in our distraction-filled world? Pomodoro Timer combines AI-powered focus timers with intelligent task management to boost your productivity by up to 300%. Whether you are studying for exams, shipping code, or building better routines, Pomodoro Timer adapts to your unique work style. WHY POMODORO TIMER IS DIFFERENT Unlike basic timer apps, Pomodoro Timer learns your focus patterns and gives you real-time insights. Our smart algorithm suggests the perfect work intervals based on your performance data, helping you reach flow state faster and stay focused on what actually matters. SMART POMODORO TIMER - Adaptive intervals that adjust to your energy levels - AI-powered break recommendations for better recovery - Focus quality analytics showing your peak productivity periods - Background sounds designed to deepen concentration - Cross-device sync for seamless sessions on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV INTEGRATED TASK MANAGEMENT - Link tasks to your focus sessions effortlessly - Time tracking for every project and task - Priority matrix to tackle your most important work first - Smart reminders so deadlines never slip - Organize work into lists with recurring due dates HABIT TRACKING - Visual streak tracking that builds real consistency - Progress analytics with actionable insights - Custom categories for any study or work goal - Milestone celebrations to keep you motivated DEEP WORK ANALYTICS - Daily, weekly, and monthly productivity reports - A focus score measuring your concentration quality - Time distribution across projects, tasks, and activities - Distraction pattern detection to protect your focus - Personalized recommendations for better results PERFECT FOR FOCUSED WORK - Students preparing for exams and study sessions - Developers in deep work sprints - Writers conquering creative projects - Remote workers optimizing a busy day - Anyone with ADHD who works better in short, clear intervals - Anyone building focus habits and beating procrastination The Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo, transformed how people work and study. Recent research links this kind of structured focus with lower mental fatigue and steadier productivity. Pomodoro Timer implements this proven method with AI enhancements that help you stay focused while building sustainable habits. WHAT USERS SAY "Finally, a pomodoro app helping me focus better during study time" - Sarah K. "The AI recommendations are perfect for my focus sessions" - Mike T. "Combines timer, tasks, and habits in one focused app" - Emma L. PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlimited projects and task lists - Advanced focus analytics for your sessions - All premium timer styles and themes - Custom work intervals for a personalized routine - Export detailed reports of your focused work Try Premium FREE for 7 days. GET STARTED - Set your focus goals and create task lists - Start your timer for dedicated focus time - Watch your productivity soar through focused sessions Join thousands transforming productivity with Pomodoro Timer. Whether you are battling procrastination, building focus habits, or optimizing your workflow, Pomodoro Timer is your intelligent companion for deep, meaningful work and study. Premium subscription: - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation - Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the current period ending - Manage or cancel subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription - Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Tale4 screens
Focus To Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodoro Tale at weekly against Focus To Do's monthly. Focus To Do's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 Tale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus To Do sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Tale ships an update weekly, Focus To Do monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Tale versus Focus To Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TaleFocus To Do
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg YakushinSecurity Tech

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pomodoro Tale

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Tale Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Tale Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Focus To Do

Subscriptions2
  • Pomodoro Timer$2.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Timer7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pomodoro Timer$49.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Tale free?
Pomodoro Tale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus To Do free?
Focus To Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Tale or Focus To Do have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Tale nor Focus To Do shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Tale or Focus To Do?
Pomodoro Tale ships an update weekly, and Focus To Do monthly. Most recently, Pomodoro Tale was updated on October 27, 2026 and Focus To Do on October 30, 2026.

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