Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Focustown

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

This app helps you regain control of your focus time by blocking distracting applications and providing a customizable timer. It offers a simple, ad-free system to prevent unconscious app usage and support dedicated study or work sessions.

Highlights
  • Horizontal digital clock display
  • Customizable Pomodoro timer
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Deep Focus app blocking
  • Ad-free experience
  • Horizontal desk design
Features
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You decided to focus—and somehow ended up on social media or watching videos again. Sound familiar? It's not because you lack willpower. Today's apps, social media above all, are designed to make you open them without thinking. Instead of letting your time be spent on autopilot, Deskmate helps you choose for yourself how to spend it. Deskmate doesn't rely on willpower. Just start the timer— that's your "focus switch." Open only the apps you want to focus on, and let Deep Focus block the rest. Protect your focus time with a system, not self-restraint. Deskmate is an app that quietly helps you choose how you spend your time. — KEY FEATURES — ■ Landscape Digital Clock Place it on your desk for a beautiful time display—your cue to get into focus mode. ■ Pomodoro Timer Automatically repeats a "25 minutes of focus + 5 minutes of break" cycle. Work and break lengths are fully customizable. ■ Stopwatch Simply track your study and work time. ■ Deep Focus Blocks the apps you choose, like social media and video apps, while you focus. Protects your focus with a system, not willpower. ■ Moods (clock designs) Clock designs like "Rainy Day" and "Midnight City" that change the atmosphere of your desk. No ads, in any feature. Deskmate never shows anything that gets in the way of your focus. — PERFECT FOR — • People who mean to focus but end up scrolling social media • Anyone who wants to dive deep into study or work • People working or studying from home who struggle to stay focused • Anyone looking for a quiet, ad-free app — CHANGE THE MOOD OF YOUR DESK — Deskmate is designed for landscape mode. No flashy decorations. No annoying ads. A simple design that blends into your desk. Before you know it, it's a permanent fixture there. Your desk companion. — STOP "MINDLESS SCROLLING" WITH A SYSTEM — "I keep opening Instagram without thinking." "Suddenly I'm watching YouTube." That's where Deep Focus comes in. While you focus, the apps you try to open simply won't launch. No need to fight temptation with willpower. Deskmate keeps you from getting sidetracked—so you don't have to. Your focus time stays yours. — PLANS — ■ Free • All clock, Pomodoro timer, and stopwatch features • Ambient sounds • "Simple Digital" mood • Deep Focus (up to 30 minutes per day) ■ LIGHT • All moods • Future content, including new moods • Deep Focus (up to 30 minutes per day) ■ PRO • Everything in LIGHT • Unlimited Deep Focus LIGHT and PRO are each available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Prices vary by country and region, so please check the App Store for details. New subscribers can try it free for 7 days. — GET STARTED — The clock, timer, and stopwatch are free to use, always. You can also try Deep Focus free for up to 30 minutes a day. A quiet companion for your desk—and your focus. You decide how to spend your time. — ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS — • After the 7-day free trial, the price of your selected plan will be charged to your Apple Account automatically. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/deskmate-termsofuse-en Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/deskmate-privacypolicy-en

About

Focustown

This app offers a virtual co-working space with cozy, low-poly environments where users can study or work alongside others globally. It features customizable study rooms, a focus timer, and a system for earning in-app currency to decorate avatars. It aims to combat loneliness and boost productivity through shared focus sessions.

Highlights
  • Cozy study environments (cafe, library)
  • Study with real people globally
  • Earn coins and customize avatar
  • Study with friends
  • Built-in focus timer
Features
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Study with people from all over the world in a cozy low poly environment. Focustown helps you achieve your dreams one focus session at a time. Pick your vibe — a cozy cafe or a quiet library — and join a server where you can sit next to real people studying in real time. Whether you're a student grinding for exams or a working professional tackling your next big project, you're never alone on your journey. FEATURES: • Cozy Study Environments – Choose between beautifully designed cafes and libraries to set the perfect study mood. • Study With Real People – Join servers and focus alongside others from around the world in real time. • Earn Coins & Customize – Complete focus sessions to earn coins and decorate your character with fun accessories. • Study With Friends – Start sessions with your real friends and hold each other accountable. • Focus Timer – A built-in study timer to keep you on track and make every session count. Focustown was built to inspire millions of students and working professionals — reminding them that they're not alone in their journey to make a dent in this universe. Your dreams are worth every focus session. Start yours today. Similar apps include: Forest, Focus Tree, Flora, or Study Bunny Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Focustown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Timer at none against Focustown's shown. Pomodoro Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Focustown's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Pomodoro Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focustown sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focustown has 9.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, Focustown daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Focustown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFocustown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (9.1K ratings)
Positive reviews—77.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29.1K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkosuke nagadoriSecond Round Inc.

Customer experience

Pomodoro Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focustown

All ratings9,055 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative13.4%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions5
  • LIGHT Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • LIGHT Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly (Founder)1 Year trial$49.991 Year
22 purchases

Focustown

Subscriptions7
  • Foucstown Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Foucstown Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Foucstown Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Foucstown Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Foucstown Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Foucstown Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Foucstown Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time15
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Pocketful Golden Beans$0.99
  • Purchase Coffee Boost$0.99
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  • Single Coffee Boost$0.99
  • Handful of Golden Beans$0.99
  • Sack of Golden Beans$2.99
  • Bag of Brown Beans$3.99
  • Bucket of Golden Beans$3.99
  • Super Boost Pack$3.99
  • Sack of Golden Beans$3.99
  • Bucket of Brown Beans$9.99
  • Cart of Brown Beans$9.99
  • Bucket of Golden Beans$9.99
  • Bucket of Golden Beans$19.99
  • Cart of Golden Beans$39.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focustown free?
Focustown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Focustown?
Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Pomodoro Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Focustown averages 4.8 from 9.1K ratings.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Focustown have ads?
Focustown shows ads; Pomodoro Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Focustown?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Focustown daily. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Focustown on November 3, 2026.

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