Comparison

Focus Timer & Planner vs Pocket Pomodoro

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

Head to head
About

Focus Timer & Planner

Features
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Actify — Turn your phone into a low‑stimulus focus zone Battling endless scrolling or startup paralysis? Actify transforms your screen into a calm, looping worksite where a tiny miner toils as long as you do. One tap starts a lock‑screen focus session that blocks distractions, delivers gentle nudges, and rewards every minute you stay on task. How it works 1. One‑Tap Start – Pick a 20/25/30‑minute slot and hit Start. 2. Screen Lock + Subtle Animation – A soothing, slow‑progress scene holds just enough motion to keep ADHD brains engaged without hijacking attention. 3. Smart Nudges – If you try to quit early, the miner pops up with a quick pep talk (“Just 5 more minutes to level up your pickaxe!”). 4. Earn & Upgrade – Rack up coins for every finished session, level up your character, unlock new tools, and watch your stats climb in the StatsView. Why it helps • Low‑stimulus environment blocks high‑dopamine apps yet avoids boredom. • Micro‑task guidance bridges the hardest step for ADHD users—getting started. • Visible progress + virtual rewards boost dopamine, turning focus into a game. • Structured breaks prevent burnout and keep momentum rolling. Extra power‑ups • Insightful charts track daily focus streaks and peak productivity hours. • Smart Planner schedules multi‑step nudges before each task so you glide from plan to action. Download Actify Focus today, tap once, and tunnel straight into flow—no willpower required.

About

Pocket Pomodoro

A minimalist timer app that uses the Pomodoro Technique to help users focus on tasks with timed work and break sessions. It offers adjustable durations, notifications, and dynamic themes for a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with focus/break sessions
  • Adjustable focus and break durations
  • Session pause, reset, and skip functionality
  • Notifications for session changes
  • Dynamic themes with light/dark modes
  • Simple, minimalist design
Features
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A minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay focused, manage your time, and get things done — without getting overwhelmed. Stay productive using the proven, science-backed Pomodoro Technique: work in short, focused sessions followed by regular breaks. Pocket Pomodoro keeps things simple — no distractions, no clutter. Just a clean, reliable focus timer that helps you build better work habits, one session at a time. Key features: • Pomodoro timer with focus and break sessions • Pause, reset, or skip between sessions • Notifications when it’s time to focus or take a break • Adjustable focus and break durations • Dynamic themes with light and dark mode • Simple, minimalist design that stays out of your way

Screenshots

Focus Timer & Planner4 screens
Pocket Pomodoro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Timer & Planner at none against Pocket Pomodoro's 1. Pocket Pomodoro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price 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. Pocket Pomodoro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Timer & Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Focus Timer & Planner versus Pocket Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Timer & PlannerPocket Pomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWING YI NGSundown Ventures

In-app purchases

None

Focus Timer & Planner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Pomodoro

One-time1
  • Pocket Pomodoro Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Focus Timer & Planner free?
Focus Timer & Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Pomodoro free?
Pocket Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Timer & Planner or Pocket Pomodoro have ads?
Focus Timer & Planner shows ads; Pocket Pomodoro does not.

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