Comparison

Focus Tomato 2 vs FocusFishing

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

Head to head
About

Focus Tomato 2

This app provides a minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to enhance focus and productivity without distractions. It helps users manage work and study sessions with customizable timers and breaks, encouraging a sustainable pace for long-term goals. Track your time effectively with clear categorization and helpful widgets.

Highlights
  • Minimalist Pomodoro timer
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Focus session tagging
  • Editable timeline for accurate stats
  • Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets
  • No forced interruptions
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A retro Pomodoro timer that does not push too hard. No tasks, no achievements, no leaderboards. Just something to help you get through one 25-minute session at a time. The original Focus Tomato earned a 4.9 / 5.0 rating, 27,000+ reviews worldwide, and multiple Apple editorial features. Focus Tomato 2 keeps the same spirit, now with focus tags, iCloud sync, and richer stats. Focus Tomato 2 is made to help you stay focused without feeling trapped. It helps you face the real work, keep going longer, and still leave room to breathe. Finish things gracefully, close the tomato, and enjoy your actual time off. — Q: You study for hours, but still feel like you are falling behind? A: Break time into 25-minute sessions, sit down, and ease yourself into focus. The Pomodoro method is simple: reduce distractions, lower procrastination, and make it easier to start and keep going. Q: You work hard for a few days, then lose momentum? A: Use a rhythm of 25 minutes of focus and 5 minutes of rest, so you do not burn yourself out all at once. Focus is not about forcing yourself to the end. Rest well, and you can go further. Q: You want to learn something outside school or work, but cannot keep it going? A: Focus Tomato helps you set aside dedicated time for long-term goals, then track them clearly with tags. Use tags like “content creation,” “design study,” or “exam prep” to track courses, video editing, reading plans, and more. One or two tomatoes a day can help long-term goals slowly add up, instead of being swallowed by small daily chores. — Core features: 1. No forced stop, so your flow can continue Many Pomodoro timers push you to stop when time is up. Focus Tomato only reminds you that time is up, without forcing you out of flow. 2. Editable timeline, with manual entries and adjustments Forgot to stop the timer? No problem. You can add or edit records manually, so your history stays closer to reality. 3. Start a break anytime, and take another if needed Rest is not just an add-on after focus. Accidentally worked through your 5-minute break? Take another one right away. Choose a short or long break whenever you need it. 4. Break overtime is tracked too, for better pacing If your break runs longer than planned, Focus Tomato keeps timing and records it. Rest is not blank space. It becomes part of your real rhythm. 5. Custom tags, paired with stats review Add tags to each focus session, such as “study,” “side project,” or “creation,” so you can see where your time goes and review your long-term progress in stats. 6. iCloud sync, so your records follow your devices Sign in with the same Apple ID and enable iCloud to sync focus records between iPhone and iPad. 7. Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets No need to unlock or open the app. Glance to see how much time is left, and check today’s tomato count right from your Home Screen. — Real reviews from the Focus Tomato series The original app has earned a 4.9 / 5.0 rating and 27,000+ reviews worldwide. Thank you for all your support! “Gorgeous Pomodoro app!” I’ve used a few Pomodoro apps, and most are too serious or too formal. This one has a sense of humor, and the tomato face is priceless. — Camilo Rodríguez Gaviria “I have ADHD, and this app became my favorite!” I love the images, sounds, and background noise. It is also simple, so I do not get overwhelmed by too many features. — SkyBlueFireDragon14 “Best Pomodoro timer” The interface is simple, beautiful, and has no ads. Background ambience can play in the background, and the overall experience is great value. — Me291537911 “Super cute” The art style is so fun, and the “someone behind you” mode made me laugh. Highly recommended. — juku

About

FocusFishing

This app gamifies focus sessions by rewarding persistence with collectible fish. Earn unique catches by completing focus timers, explore diverse real-world fishing locations, and build a rich encyclopedia of over 100 species. Track your progress with detailed analytics and enjoy a relaxing, immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus sessions with fish rewards
  • Explore 17+ real-world fishing locations
  • Collect over 100 unique fish species
  • Distraction blocking during focus timers
  • Customizable focus session durations
  • Detailed focus analytics and statistics
  • White noise ambience for flow state
Features
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Make focus rewarding, not boring. Every moment of persistence deserves a reward. Focus on a peaceful lake. Each completed focus session earns you a unique fish. Travel from the Amazon rainforest to West Lake’s Broken Bridge, explore over 17 real-world fishing locations, and collect more than 100 rare fish species. Why Choose FocusFishing? FocusFishing combines the Pomodoro Technique with a relaxing collection game. While you stay focused and put down your phone, your boat quietly fishes for you. When the session ends, your catch becomes the perfect reward for your effort. Key Features Immersive Focus Experience White Noise Ambience: Ocean waves, rain, forest sounds, and more to help you enter a flow state Distraction Blocking: Automatically block distracting apps during focus sessions (permission required) Flexible Sessions: Classic 25-minute Pomodoro or fully customizable durations Fish Around the World Real Locations: Explore 17+ famous fishing spots including the Amazon River, Colorado River, West Lake, and Heilongjiang Location-Specific Fish: Each destination features unique scenery and exclusive species Rich Collection System 100+ Fish Species: From common carp to legendary creatures like “White Lady,” “Black Dragon,” and deep-sea monsters Rarity System: Longer focus sessions increase the chance of catching Epic and Legendary fish Fish Encyclopedia: Every fish includes detailed descriptions and original illustrations Focus Analytics Captain’s Log: Record every focus session in a vintage-style journal Detailed Statistics: Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly focus analysis More Features Home Screen Widgets Live Activities & Dynamic Island support Custom Tags for precise time tracking Turn every focus session into an adventure. Download FocusFishing now and trade your focus for deep-sea treasures. Terms of Service https://docs.qq.com/doc/DY1FIdnFTcWhqdURI Privacy Policy https://docs.qq.com/doc/DY1RQdXhNU2ZyaXVM Contact Us wordunlock@163.com

Screenshots

Focus Tomato 24 screens
FocusFishing4 screens

Verdict

The call

Focus Tomato 2 and FocusFishing both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FocusFishing's written reviews are positive against 75% of Focus Tomato 2's. FocusFishing also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Focus Tomato 2's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Focus Tomato 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FocusFishing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusFishing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Focus Tomato 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of FocusFishing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Tomato 2 ships an update fortnightly, FocusFishing weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Focus Tomato 2 versus FocusFishing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus Tomato 2FocusFishing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB296 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIH-SHAN LIU嘉润 侯

Customer experience

Focus Tomato 2

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative6.3%

FocusFishing

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Tomato 2

One-time1
  • Tomato King$5.99
4 purchases

FocusFishing

Subscriptions2
  • All access$3.991 Month
  • all access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • all_access_newyear$24.99
  • all access$29.99

Questions

Is Focus Tomato 2 free?
Focus Tomato 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFishing free?
FocusFishing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Focus Tomato 2 or FocusFishing?
FocusFishing is rated higher. Focus Tomato 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while FocusFishing averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Focus Tomato 2 or FocusFishing have ads?
Neither Focus Tomato 2 nor FocusFishing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Tomato 2 or FocusFishing?
Focus Tomato 2 ships an update fortnightly, and FocusFishing weekly. Most recently, Focus Tomato 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and FocusFishing on October 30, 2026.

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