Comparison

Focus Timer vs Pomodo25

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer

Features
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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.

About

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。

Screenshots

Focus Timer4 screens
Pomodo253 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, Pomodo25 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Focus Timer versus Pomodo25: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus TimerPomodo25
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi HamanakaTAKURO YAMAWAKI

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Pomodo25

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus Timer free?
Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pomodo25 free?
Pomodo25 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus Timer or Pomodo25 have ads?
Both Focus Timer and Pomodo25 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Timer or Pomodo25?
Focus Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Pomodo25 weekly. Most recently, Focus Timer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Pomodo25 on May 16, 2026.

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