Focus Timer vs Pomodo25
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Focus Timer
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【Just 25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of break】 "Focus Timer: Simple Pomodoro" maximizes your productivity and concentration through the proven Pomodoro Technique — work in short, focused blocks and take a break in between. When you just can't get started on studying, work, or any task, press start and settle into a rhythm of focused work. No clutter, no learning curve — open it and go. 【Key Features】 ■ A customizable focus timer Set your own work, short break, and long break durations to match your pace. A circular progress ring shows the time remaining at a glance. ■ Label what you're working on Add a task name to each session so you always know what you spent your focus on. Every session is saved to your history. ■ Switch modes with one tap Move between Work, Short Break, and Long Break instantly. Start, pause, reset, and complete are all a single tap away. ■ Know the moment a session ends When a session finishes, a push notification and a gentle haptic let you know — so you can stay in the flow even when the app isn't on screen. ■ See your progress Check today's completed sessions, total focused time, and current day streak. The history screen adds a weekly chart and a day-by-day log so you can look back on everything you've built. ■ Make it yours Pick an accent and background color from a wide range of themes to personalize the look. Full light and dark mode support. ■ Japanese & English Switch between Japanese and English anytime from the in-app language setting. 【Perfect for】 • Students who want to focus on studying or exam prep • Anyone looking to boost productivity at work or from home • People who get distracted easily and struggle to stay focused • Anyone who wants to work through tasks with momentum • Those building a lasting time-management habit 【What is the Pomodoro Technique?】 It's a time-management method: focus for a set block of time, take a short break, and after a few rounds take a longer one. Working in short intervals helps you stay concentrated and keep going without burning out. Press start and begin your focus today.
Pomodo25
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Pomodo25は、25分の集中と5分の休憩を繰り返すことで、仕事や勉強のパフォーマンスを最大化するシンプルなタイマーアプリです。 タイマーの時間は、自由に設定可能。 煩わしい設定なしで、ワンタップで集中セッションを開始。シンプルでミニマルなUIがあなたの集中を邪魔しません。 ・集中/休憩/長休憩を自動で切り替え ・モチベーションを高める名言 ・広告の少ない快適な体験設計 Pomodo25で、集中時間を“成果時間”に変えよう。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pomodo25 at weekly against Focus Timer's every 2 months. Pomodo25 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, Pomodo25 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Focus Timer | Pomodo25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Hamanaka | TAKURO YAMAWAKI |
In-app purchases
Focus Timer
No in-app purchases
Pomodo25
No in-app purchases





