Comparison

Pomodoro Focus Timer vs SobrMate

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Focus Timer

This app helps you reclaim your attention with a calming focus space. It combines a Pomodoro timer, to-do list, and habit tracker with ambient sounds and customizable timers to enhance productivity and consistency.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Focus Timer with breaks
  • Productivity stats dashboard
  • Daily streaks dashboard
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Customizable timer backgrounds and styles
  • Integrated to-do list
  • Lightweight notepad
Features
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Distraction is everywhere. Krono: Pomodoro & Focus timer helps you reclaim your attention by turning your device into a calming focus space built for clarity, flow, and consistency. Think of it as your all-in-one Pomodoro timer, Study Timer, and gentle workspace. With soothing soundscapes, an integrated to-do list, and habit-tracking tools, Krono supports the way you work best, without pressure or overwhelm. Whether you’re tackling creative projects, study marathons, or everyday tasks, Krono gives you more than a countdown. It hands you control over your time, your space, and your energy. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- – CREATE YOUR OWN FOCUS ENVIRONMENT Choose from ambient sounds and immersive backgrounds that match your mood - soft rain, minimalist textures, or abstract scenes. When your mind feels safe and settled, focus comes naturally. PLAN & PRIORITIZE WITH THE TO-DO LIST AND DAILY PLANNER Map out what matters before each session. Your goals stay clear and close by, so you can glide from task to task without juggling multiple apps. BUILD THE HABIT, ONE SESSION AT A TIME Track focus streaks, celebrate small wins, and feel steady momentum. Consistency becomes doable and rewarding. THE POMODORO METHOD, EVOLVED Break work into focused intervals with mindful breaks. Need a longer stretch or a shorter pause? Every interval is fully customizable to match your natural rhythm. DESIGNED FOR THOUGHTFUL DOERS Students, creatives, professionals, lifelong learners - anyone tired of noisy lists and cold countdowns will feel at home here. Because focus isn’t about cramming more in; it’s about making space for what matters -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Download Krono: Pomodoro & Focus timer today and build your focus - gently, consistently, and entirely on your own terms. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- FEATURES: - Pomodoro Focus Timer with built-in breaks - Productivity stats dashboard with detailed session insights - Daily streaks dashboard to nurture lasting habits - Ambient sounds to set the mood - Custom timer backgrounds (choose static, animated, or upload your own) - Custom timer styles (adjust font, color, size, and location) - Integrated todo list for quick task capture - Lightweight notepad for on-the-spot ideas Krono premium features are available as a weekly & annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. To restore all your previous purchases use the "Restore Purchases" button located at the bottom of the Premium Features popup. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SobrMate

This app helps you track your progress in breaking bad habits and maintaining sobriety. It offers tools to monitor clean days, journal your journey, and receive motivational support. Secure your progress with app lock and visualize your achievements with home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Sober streak tracking
  • Recovery insights and charts
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • App lock for privacy
  • Guided recovery journal
  • Daily motivational quotes
  • Unlimited streak tracking (Premium)
Features
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Your Sober Recovery Journey Starts Here – One Day at a Time Breaking free from bad habits and staying clean is hard — but you're not alone. Our recovery app helps you maintain your sober streak, track your clean days, and build a better you. Whether you're in recovery from smoking, sugar, alcohol, self harm, or anything in between — we've got your back. Start your sober journey today with a simple, distraction-free recovery tracker designed to help you stay clean, maintain your streak, and never lose sight of why you started. FEATURES: √ Sober Streak Tracker Track your clean days, build momentum, and celebrate every sober milestone in your recovery. √ Full Recovery Insights See your sober journey come to life with charts, clean day streaks, and time saved. √ Sober Widgets Keep your clean streak visible with customizable recovery widgets on your home screen. √ App Lock Secure your sober recovery journey with passcode or biometric protection. √ Recovery Journal Reflect on your clean journey with guided prompts to stay mindful and motivated. √ Sober Motivation Get daily recovery quotes and reminders to keep your clean streak going strong. √ Private & Secure Recovery No account required. No ads. Your sober journey data stays private on your device. √ Go Premium and Unlock Even More Track unlimited sober streaks Deeper recovery insights & clean day reports Access full journaling & motivational quote library Advanced streak statistics for your recovery journey WHY OUR APP? Unlike other habit trackers, we focus on sober recovery and staying clean — no fluff, no overload, just the tools that actually work for recovery from smoking, alcohol, self harm, and more. It's built to support your clean journey — like a quiet recovery coach in your pocket. Whether you're on Day 1 of your sober streak or Day 100, we help you stay clean, mindful, and motivated. Start your sober streak today. Every clean day matters. Every sober milestone counts. Your recovery journey starts now — stay clean for good. If you opt to purchase a Premium or Boost subscription, the subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account. The yearly subscription automatically renews, but you can disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period in your iTunes account settings. After purchase, any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited. You can manage your premium subscription and turn off the auto-renewal feature in your iTunes account settings. Read our full Terms of Use: https://artmvstd.com/terms/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Focus Timer4 screens
SobrMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SobrMate at every 10 days against Pomodoro Focus Timer's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SobrMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pomodoro Focus Timer against 4.4 for SobrMate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, SobrMate every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pomodoro Focus Timer versus SobrMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro Focus TimerSobrMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1818
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNandha Kumaran KTArtmvstd SIA

Customer experience

Pomodoro Focus Timer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

SobrMate

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Krono Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Krono Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Krono Pro - Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

SobrMate

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SobrMate free?
SobrMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Focus Timer or SobrMate?
Pomodoro Focus Timer is rated higher. Pomodoro Focus Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SobrMate averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Pomodoro Focus Timer or SobrMate have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Focus Timer nor SobrMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Focus Timer or SobrMate?
Pomodoro Focus Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and SobrMate every 10 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Focus Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and SobrMate on October 24, 2026.

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