FocusNow vs KeepOnFirst Pomodoro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusNow
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FocusNow: Your Personalized Focus & Flow Coach Reclaim your time. Overcome distractions. Grow through every focused moment. FocusNow is more than just a timer — it’s a personalized productivity system that helps you stay deeply focused, achieve your goals, and unlock meaningful personal growth. Whether you’re a student, professional, or creator, FocusNow adapts to your unique rhythm with intelligent focus sessions, purpose-driven guidance, and empowering self-reflection.
KeepOnFirst Pomodoro
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One tap to focus — and your timer stays live on the Lock Screen. KeepOnFirst Pomodoro pairs a distraction-free timer with task management, streaks, and stats, so deep work actually sticks. Start focus and break sessions with one tap. Use classic Pomodoro timing or adjust durations to match your own rhythm. Organize tasks, choose what to focus on, and see how many Pomodoros each task takes. Review daily, weekly, and monthly focus patterns so your effort becomes visible. Widgets, Siri, and Shortcuts help you control sessions quickly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeepOnFirst Pomodoro at none against FocusNow's 2. FocusNow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. FocusNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KeepOnFirst Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.
FocusNow ships an update every 5 days, KeepOnFirst Pomodoro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusNow | KeepOnFirst Pomodoro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Enmuang Information Technology Co., Ltd. | yu te Lin |
In-app purchases
FocusNow
- Pro$2.991 Month
- 年度订阅$19.991 Year
KeepOnFirst Pomodoro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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