Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Focus wave

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 decide to focus, but before you know it, you have opened social media or a video app—— Has that ever happened to you? It does not mean your willpower is weak. Many apps today, especially social media apps, are designed to make you open them almost without thinking. Deskmate helps you move from time spent unconsciously to time you choose for yourself. Deskmate does not rely on willpower alone. Just start the timer—— That is your switch into focus. Open only the apps you need for focus, and block the others with Deep Focus. Instead of trying to resist every time, protect your focus time with a simple system. Deskmate is an app that quietly supports you in choosing how to use your time. 【Key Features】 ■ Horizontal digital clock Place it on your desk and display the time in a clean, beautiful way. Use it as a signal to enter focus mode. ■ Pomodoro timer Automatically repeats the cycle of “25 minutes of focus + 5 minutes of break.” Work and break times can be adjusted freely. ■ Stopwatch Simply measure the time you spend studying, working, reading, or preparing for exams. ■ Deep Focus Blocks selected apps, such as social media or video apps, while you are focusing. It helps protect your focus through a system, without relying on willpower alone. All features are ad-free. Deskmate does not show anything that interrupts your concentration. 【Recommended for】 People who try to focus but end up checking social media People who want to spend steady time studying, working, reading, or preparing for exams People who find it hard to stay focused while working or studying at home People looking for a quiet app with no ads 【Place it on your desk and change the atmosphere】 Deskmate is designed for horizontal use. No flashy decorations. No distracting ads. A simple design that blends into your desk. An app you may naturally leave on your desk every day. A quiet companion for your workspace. 【Prevent “I opened social media without noticing” with a system】 When you are about to open a social app out of habit, or drift into a video app without thinking, Deep Focus helps. The apps you choose to block cannot be opened during focus time. You do not have to rely on willpower every time. Deskmate helps prevent those detours for you. Your focus time stays yours. 【Get started】 Deskmate is free to download. Add a quiet tool to your desk and your focus. You decide how to use your time.

About

Focus wave

This app transforms your time management into a visual experience, helping you stay focused on studying, projects, or daily tasks. It offers a dynamic and adaptable approach to productivity beyond traditional timers.

Highlights
  • Visual time tracking
  • Task management
  • Customizable interface
  • Study aid
  • Project management
Features
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Whether you are studying for exams, working on a side project, or just trying to manage your day, FocusWave turns your time into a visual experience. Say goodbye to boring clocks and hello to a productivity tool that adapts to your style.

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Focus wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pomodoro Timer at 15.1 against Focus wave's 26.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pomodoro Timer against 5.0 for Focus wave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, Focus wave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Focus wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFocus wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkosuke nagadoriFranklin Park

In-app purchases

None

Pomodoro Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Focus wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus wave free?
Focus wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pomodoro Timer or Focus wave?
Pomodoro Timer and Focus wave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Focus wave have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Focus wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Focus wave?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Focus wave every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Focus wave on October 3, 2026.

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