Comparison

Pomodoro Timer vs Focus

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro Timer

Enhance your focus and productivity with customizable timers based on the Pomodoro technique. Track your progress with insightful charts, receive timely notifications, and organize sessions by category. Sync across devices and build consistent, lasting habits for a deeper, more balanced life.

Highlights
  • Customizable focus and break timers
  • Progress tracking with charts and analytics
  • Alarms and notifications
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
  • Session organization by category
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Focus streak and goal building
Features
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FocusKit helps you work with deeper focus, protect your time, and build a calmer daily rhythm. Features Smart Focus Sessions Use Pomodoro-style focus and break timers that fit the way you work. Stay productive, take better breaks, and keep your day balanced. Progress Tracking See your focus time, patterns, streaks, goals, and long-term progress with clear charts and helpful insights. Alarms and Notifications Never lose track of time. FocusKit can alert you when a session ends, when a break begins, or when it is time to get back into flow. Live Activities Follow your current session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without unlocking your iPhone. Categories Organize sessions by project, task, or purpose so you can understand where your time really goes. iCloud Sync Keep your sessions and categories in sync across your devices, with privacy and security built in. Consistency Maintain focus streaks, reach daily and weekly goals, and turn focused work into a lasting habit. Home Screen Widgets Bring FocusKit to your Home Screen. Start, pause, or check your current session at a glance without opening the app. Choose from multiple widget sizes and styles, view your daily focus progress, track your streaks, and start a new session with a single tap. Apple Watch Take FocusKit with you wherever you go. Start, pause, and end focus sessions from your wrist, get haptic feedback for session transitions and breaks, check the remaining time, switch categories on the fly, and keep your streak alive even when your iPhone is out of reach. Complications put your next focus session one tap away from any watch face. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tryfocuskit.com/privacy/

About

Focus

Features
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Unlock your full potential with Focus-D. Focus-D is not just a timer; it is your personal productivity coach designed to help you build lasting habits. Whether you are studying for exams, managing ADHD, or engaging in deep work, Focus-D turns your sessions into a game and keeps you accountable. BUILD YOUR NEURAL NETWORK (Premium): Your focus sessions literally build your brain! • Visual Brain Map: Watch real-time physical connections grow in your localized neural network as you complete your deep work. • Spaced Repetition: Practice consistently. If you stop, your brain's pathways will visually fade away. See your neuroplasticity in action! MEET YOUR PERSONAL FOCUS COACH: Stop guessing when you are productive. Focus-D analyzes your data to give you personalized insights: • Peak Hour: Discover the exact time of day you are most productive (e.g., 11:00 AM) and schedule your hardest tasks then. • Focus Zone: See which tasks put you in a deep flow state. • Smart Challenges: Beat your own records with "Sunday Challenges" and maintain your momentum with streak tracking. VISUALIZE YOUR WORKFLOW: Don't just track time, understand it. • Attention Span Score: Get a daily "Focus Quality" score (e.g., 95 Excellent!) to see how well you concentrated. • Task Breakdown: See exactly how many minutes you spent on specific tasks like "Design Work" or "Coding." • Detailed Analytics: Compare your weekly and monthly trends with beautiful, easy-to-read charts. MASTER THE POMODORO: Level up your focus with a gamified experience. • Custom & Standard Timers: Choose from classic Pomodoro (25m), Expert Mode, or create your own intervals. • Earn XP & Level Up: Every minute of focus earns you XP. Track your journey from novice to Focus Champion. KEY FEATURES: • Home Screen Widgets: View your daily progress and start a session instantly with minimalist widgets. • Immersive Themes: Customize your style with vibrant color themes. • Exclusive Focus Music: Drift into the flow state with original, relaxing piano tracks. • Privacy First: No sign-up required. Your data stays 100% on your device. Start focusing instantly. Download Focus-D now and create your future today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pomodoro Timer4 screens
Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus at every 6 days against Pomodoro Timer's fortnightly. Focus also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pomodoro Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, Focus every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pomodoro Timer versus Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro TimerFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian RoehlELIF ERDENK

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pomodoro Timer

Subscriptions4
  • FocusKit Pro (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • FocusKit Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • FocusKit Pro (1 Year)$9.991 Year
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  • FocusKit Pro (1 Year)$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • FocusKit Pro (Lifetime)$17.99
  • FocusKit Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
2 purchases

Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pomodoro Timer free?
Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro Timer or Focus have ads?
Neither Pomodoro Timer nor Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro Timer or Focus?
Pomodoro Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Focus every 6 days. Most recently, Pomodoro Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Focus on September 19, 2026.

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