Comparison

Pomodoro.io vs Focus Tomato 2

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro.io

This simple timer app helps boost productivity by guiding users through focused work intervals and scheduled breaks. It provides notifications to signal the end of each timer session and allows for customization of session lengths.

Highlights
  • Focus and Break timers
  • End-of-timer notifications
  • Adjustable timer durations
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Free, simple Pomodoro timer to help you be more productive. Features: - Focus and Break timers. - Notifications when current timer has concluded. - Adjustable timers to fit your needs.

About

Focus Tomato 2

This app provides a minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to enhance focus and productivity without distractions. It helps users manage work and study sessions with customizable timers and breaks, encouraging a sustainable pace for long-term goals. Track your time effectively with clear categorization and helpful widgets.

Highlights
  • Minimalist Pomodoro timer
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Focus session tagging
  • Editable timeline for accurate stats
  • Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets
  • No forced interruptions
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A retro Pomodoro timer that does not push too hard. No tasks, no achievements, no leaderboards. Just something to help you get through one 25-minute session at a time. The original Focus Tomato earned a 4.9 / 5.0 rating, 27,000+ reviews worldwide, and multiple Apple editorial features. Focus Tomato 2 keeps the same spirit, now with focus tags, iCloud sync, and richer stats. Focus Tomato 2 is made to help you stay focused without feeling trapped. It helps you face the real work, keep going longer, and still leave room to breathe. Finish things gracefully, close the tomato, and enjoy your actual time off. — Q: You study for hours, but still feel like you are falling behind? A: Break time into 25-minute sessions, sit down, and ease yourself into focus. The Pomodoro method is simple: reduce distractions, lower procrastination, and make it easier to start and keep going. Q: You work hard for a few days, then lose momentum? A: Use a rhythm of 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest, so you do not burn yourself out all at once. Focus is not about forcing yourself to the end. Rest well, and you can go further. Q: You want to learn something outside school or work, but cannot keep it going? A: Focus Tomato helps you set aside dedicated time for long-term goals, then track them clearly with tags. Use tags like “content creation,” “design study,” or “exam prep” to track courses, video editing, reading plans, and more. One or two tomatoes a day can help long-term goals slowly add up, instead of being swallowed by small daily chores. — Core features: 1. No forced stop, so your flow can continue Many Pomodoro timers push you to stop when time is up. Focus Tomato only reminds you that time is up, without forcing you out of flow. 2. Editable timeline, with manual entries and adjustments Forgot to stop the timer? No problem. You can add or edit records manually, so your history stays closer to reality. 3. Start a break anytime, and take another if needed Rest is not just an add-on after focus. Accidentally worked through your 5-minute break? Take another one right away. Choose a short or long break whenever you need it. 4. Break overtime is tracked too, for better pacing If your break runs longer than planned, Focus Tomato keeps timing and records it. Rest is not blank space. It becomes part of your real rhythm. 5. Custom tags, paired with stats review Add tags to each focus session, such as “study,” “side project,” or “creation,” so you can see where your time goes and review your long-term progress in stats. 6. iCloud sync, so your records follow your devices Sign in with the same Apple ID and enable iCloud to sync focus records between iPhone and iPad. 7. Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets No need to unlock or open the app. Glance to see how much time is left, and check today’s tomato count right from your Home Screen. — Real reviews from the Focus Tomato series The original app has earned a 4.9 / 5.0 rating and 27,000+ reviews worldwide. Thank you for all your support! “Gorgeous Pomodoro app!” I’ve used a few Pomodoro apps, and most are too serious or too formal. This one has a sense of humor, and the tomato face is priceless. — Camilo Rodríguez Gaviria “I have ADHD, and this app became my favorite!” I love the images, sounds, and background noise. It is also simple, so I do not get overwhelmed by too many features. — SkyBlueFireDragon14 “Best Pomodoro timer” The interface is simple, beautiful, and has no ads. Background ambience can play in the background, and the overall experience is great value. — Me291537911 “Super cute” The art style is so fun, and the “someone behind you” mode made me laugh. Highly recommended. — juku

Screenshots

Pomodoro.io3 screens
Focus Tomato 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro.io at none against Focus Tomato 2's 1. Pomodoro.io also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Focus Tomato 2's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Focus Tomato 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pomodoro.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomodoro.io holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Tomato 2 has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pomodoro.io versus Focus Tomato 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro.ioFocus Tomato 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SmithCHIH-SHAN LIU

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro.io

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Tomato 2

One-time1
  • Tomato King$5.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro.io free?
Pomodoro.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Tomato 2 free?
Focus Tomato 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro.io or Focus Tomato 2?
Pomodoro.io is rated higher. Pomodoro.io averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Focus Tomato 2 averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Pomodoro.io or Focus Tomato 2 have ads?
Neither Pomodoro.io nor Focus Tomato 2 shows ads.

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