Comparison

Pomodo vs Focus Block

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

Head to head
About

Pomodo

This application helps improve focus and makes studying or working more engaging. It offers a straightforward timer experience without any advertisements.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Improves focus
  • Interactive study/work sessions
  • Simple timer interface
Features
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A Fully Ad Free And Simple Pomodoro Timer That Improves Focus And Makes Studying / Working More Fun And Interactive

About

Focus Block

This tool helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and notifications. Create custom schedules or initiate instant focus sessions to improve productivity and build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Instant focus sessions
  • Automated blocking schedules
  • Insightful analytics
  • Customizable distraction blocking
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Reduce screen time anxiety
Features
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Every day, mindless scrolling and constant notifications pull our attention away from what actually matters. Willpower isn't always enough to fight back. Meet Focus Block: a clean, no-nonsense screen time tool designed to eliminate digital noise, help you build better habits, and get your day back. Whether you need to lock in for a deep work session, study without interruptions, or simply disconnect before bed, Focus Block gives you the control to make it happen. Stop losing hours to your screen. Start designing your time. HOW IT HELPS YOU Do Deep Work: Silence the apps that drain your attention so you can hit your flow state faster. Sleep Better: Automatically lock away social media and games before bedtime to wind down naturally. Reduce Screen Time Anxiety: Break the cycle of doom-scrolling and build a more mindful relationship with your phone. CORE FEATURES ▶ Instant Focus Need to get in the zone right now? Launch a spontaneous block with a single tap. Pick your distracting apps, set a timer, and get to work. ▶ Automated Schedules Set it and forget it. Create custom blocking routines tailored to your daily life. Automatically block distractions during your 9-to-5, your evening study sessions, or your nightly sleep routine. ▶ Insightful Analytics Measure what matters. Track your daily and weekly progress with clean, easy-to-read analytics. Understand your habits, spot your most distracting apps, and watch your focus improve over time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data belongs to you. Focus Block uses Apple’s native Screen Time API to manage apps securely. It works entirely on your device, meaning your personal browsing data never leaves your phone. PRICING & TRIAL Focus Block is a premium tool. We offer a generous free trial for you to experience the app, after which an active paid subscription is required to continue using the features. Monthly and annual plans are available. TERMS OF USE: https://focusblock.io/legal/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Pomodo3 screens
Focus Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Block at 5.0 against Pomodo's 1.0. Pomodo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Focus Block sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Pomodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus Block holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodo versus Focus Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoFocus Block
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEytan BarakasAleks Usmanov

Customer experience

Pomodo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Focus Block

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pomodo

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Focus Block

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$20.001 Month
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodo free?
Pomodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Block free?
Focus Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodo or Focus Block?
Focus Block is rated higher. Pomodo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Focus Block averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pomodo or Focus Block have ads?
Focus Block shows ads; Pomodo does not.

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