Comparison

Main Focus vs pomodoro focus timer

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

Head to head
About

Main Focus

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Stay focused on what matters most with Main Focus app: - Choose one task to focus on today, this week, this month, this quarter, and this year - Add and edit Focuses in the app - Add widgets to Home Screen, Lock Screen or StandBy mode - Edit widgets to select time periods that need to be displayed - View and log your progress on past Focuses in the app

About

pomodoro focus timer

Enhance focus and build productive habits with customizable timers and distraction blocking. Track progress with streaks, set daily goals, and compete with friends on leaderboards. Optimize your work and study sessions for maximum efficiency.

Highlights
  • Customizable Pomodoro and focus timers
  • Distraction blocking with Focus Shield
  • Streak tracking and daily goal setting
  • Leaderboards for friendly competition
  • Time blocking and smart reminders
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Focus. Without distractions. Pomi helps you build consistent focus by turning your time into real progress—not just timers and reminders. Set a daily goal, track streaks, block distractions, and stay accountable with leaderboards based on completed focus time. POMODORO & FOCUS TIMERS Pomodoro – Classic 25/5 with 4 rounds Pomodoro 52/17 – 52 min focus, 17 min break Pomodoro 90/20 – Longer deep work blocks Animedoro – 50 min focus, 20 min break Deep Work – 120-minute uninterrupted session Single timer – Any length you need Custom – Your own focus/break combos STREAKS & DAILY GOALS Hit your daily focus goal to grow your streak Streak freezes – Protect your streak on busy or sick days Bonus freezes at 100-day milestones Home screen widget – See streak status (active, at-risk, broken, freezes) at a glance Purchase extra streaks when you run out FOCUS SHIELD Block distracting apps during focus sessions Choose which apps or categories to limit Works with Screen Time so only completed sessions count -Paid feature LEADERBOARDS Compete with friends using real, verified focus time Only completed sessions count—no fake progress Game Center integration for weekly and all-time ranks SMART REMINDERS & NOTIFICATIONS Streak reminders so you don’t lose your streak Planned session reminders Daily focus reminders to stay on track MORE TOOLS Focus tags – Different timers per subject or task (work, study, reading, etc.) Time blocking – Schedule focus sessions in advance iCloud sync – Progress, settings, and streaks across iPhone and iPad - Pro feature Sounds – Completion chimes and optional in-session audio PRO FEATURES (requires subscription) -Upgrade to Pro to unlock: -Focus Shield – Block distracting apps during focus sessions. Choose which apps or categories to limit; only completed sessions count with Screen Time. -iCloud Sync – Sync progress, settings, and streaks across iPhone and iPad so your data follows you everywhere. -Full Summary – View weekly, monthly, and yearly stats: completion rate, active days, focus breakdown, and history (day view stays free). -Unlimited focus tags – Create as many tags as you need (work, study, reading, etc.); free includes 3. -More timer types – 52/17, 90/20, Animedoro, and Custom timers in addition to Pomodoro, Single, and Deep Work. -Custom timer settings – Set your own focus and break lengths and rounds. -Unlimited time blocking – Plan as many focus sessions in advance as you want; free includes 2. -Extra colors & sounds – More tag colors and more completion and in-session sounds (e.g. nature, ambient) for your focus tags. Monthly stats – Calendar view of completed days and progress - Pro Feature FOR STUDENTS & PROFESSIONALS Whether you’re studying for exams, doing deep work, or building a focus habit, Pomi gives you timers, streaks, and structure without the clutter. Download Pomi—the pomodoro timer and focus app that turns your time into streaks and real progress. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oHKlKt36Esh5Hdc5GsYPCK-fnhn4dvO5X4WYgNKwq0E/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maKl7iGdolJqAZ42LT_oWYcIPpjoSCL2GcX6MlUnwPA/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Main Focus4 screens
pomodoro focus timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: pomodoro focus timer at weekly against Main Focus's every 2 months. 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. Main Focus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and pomodoro focus timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Main Focus ships an update every 2 months, pomodoro focus timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Main Focus versus pomodoro focus timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMain Focuspomodoro focus timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB336 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatiana DadukinaAndrew Austin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Main Focus

One-time1
  • Main Focus Pro$1.99
7 purchases

pomodoro focus timer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Streak Freeze 1 Pack$0.99
  • Streak Freeze 2 Pack$1.49
  • Streak Freeze 3 Pack$1.99
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  • Lifetime Pro Access$19.99

Questions

Is Main Focus free?
Main Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pomodoro focus timer free?
pomodoro focus timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Main Focus or pomodoro focus timer have ads?
Neither Main Focus nor pomodoro focus timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Main Focus or pomodoro focus timer?
Main Focus ships an update every 2 months, and pomodoro focus timer weekly. Most recently, Main Focus was updated on October 6, 2026 and pomodoro focus timer on October 22, 2026.

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