Comparison

Pomodoro Focus vs Study Timer

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Focus

Features
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Pomodoro Focus helps you build a calmer, more intentional way to work and study. Start with a beautiful Pomodoro timer or choose the focus method that fits the moment: Flowtime for open-ended concentration, Active Recall for learning, Interleaving for practice, or Exam Simulation for realistic timed sessions. Plan tasks, stay focused, and understand how your attention evolves over time. Features: • Classic Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break durations • Other focus methods: Flowtime, Active Recall, Interleaving, and Exam Simulation • Task lists, priorities and session planning • Focus statistics, streaks, activity trends, and method-specific insights • Optional Pro features: cloud sync, advanced stats, Microsoft To Do integration, and more Pomodoro Focus is designed to stay out of your way while helping you turn focused time into a sustainable habit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Study Timer

Features
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Stop losing hours to distraction. Pomodoro Timer uses the proven 25/5 focus technique to help students, remote workers, and anyone with ADHD build deep work habits — one session at a time. Live Activities keep your timer on the lock screen. Dynamic Island shows time remaining at a glance. Your streak keeps you coming back. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Live Activities & Dynamic Island — stay focused without touching your phone • Control Center toggle — start a session in one tap (iOS 18+) • Home screen widgets — see your streak and next session instantly • Ambient sounds — rain, white noise, café, forest, ocean (Pro) • iCloud sync — your stats follow you across iPhone and iPad FREE FOREVER • Pomodoro timer with custom session lengths (15, 25, 45, 60 min) • Up to 3 active tasks with session tracking • Daily and weekly stats • Streak tracking with flame indicator UPGRADE TO PRO • Unlimited tasks • Ambient focus sounds • Advanced charts • iCloud sync Try Pro free for 3 days. No charge until the trial ends.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Focus3 screens
Study Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomodoro Focus at none against Study Timer's 2. Study Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Study Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Pomodoro Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Focus ships an update every 7 months, Study Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro Focus versus Study Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro FocusStudy Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres FerrerDavronjon Karimov

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Focus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Study Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly With 3day Trial Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Focus free?
Pomodoro Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Study Timer free?
Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Focus or Study Timer have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Focus nor Study Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Focus or Study Timer?
Pomodoro Focus ships an update every 7 months, and Study Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Pomodoro Focus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Study Timer on September 24, 2026.

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