Comparison

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer vs Tomatoro

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

Head to head
About

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer

Features
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Pomodoro+ is the all-in-one productivity app that tracks, analyzes, and visualizes your focus time. Go beyond a simple timer — see your focus habits at a glance with calendar views and an analytics dashboard. ■ POMODORO TIMER • Auto-transition between focus, short break, and long break • Customize focus (5–60 min), break times, and sessions before long break • 3 progress indicator styles (Default, Clockwise, Wave) • Lock Screen Live Activity to monitor your timer at all times ■ TRACK SESSIONS WITH CALENDAR • View focus history in day, week, and month calendar views • Color-coded sessions by focus mode for intuitive visualization • Distinguish completed vs. dropped sessions • Infinite scrolling to explore past records freely ■ ANALYTICS DASHBOARD • Stats by today, this week, this month, and all time • Hourly focus heatmap to discover your peak productivity hours • Weekly trend charts and cumulative focus charts • Focus mode distribution pie chart • Daily goal achievement rate, focus streaks, and average session length ■ CUSTOM FOCUS MODES • Create categories like Study, Exercise, Work, and more • Personalize with 24+ colors • Set unique Pomodoro durations per mode ■ DAILY GOALS & STREAKS • Set a daily focus time goal • Visualize goal progress with a ring chart • Track consecutive focus days to build lasting habits ■ CLOUD SYNC (Premium) • Sign in with Apple or Google • Sync sessions, settings, and focus modes across devices • Ad-free experience ■ MORE FEATURES • iOS Widgets & Live Activities • 12/24-hour time format • Configurable start day of the week • Multi-language support Perfect for students, professionals, and freelancers — anyone who needs to stay focused. Start today! --- Premium Subscription Info: • Monthly, yearly and lifetime options available • Payment is charged to your iTunes account • Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/17301253 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tomatoro

Features
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Tomatoro is a focus timer built around the Pomodoro Technique — designed for people who take their deep work seriously. Whether you're studying, coding, writing, or just trying to stay off your phone, Tomatoro keeps you in the zone with smart timers, beautiful environments, and zero subscriptions. --- STAY FOCUSED, YOUR WAY • Classic Pomodoro: 25-minute focus blocks with short and long breaks • Deep Focus mode: Extended sessions for serious, uninterrupted work • Creative Flow: Flexible sessions designed for writing and creative projects • Commitment Mode: Blocks pause, skip, and stop while a session is active — no excuses --- LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Live Activities with Dynamic Island support — see your timer without unlocking your phone • Lock screen widgets that update in real time • StandBy support: beautiful full-screen timer on your bedside table • Apple Watch companion: start, stop, and check your sessions from your wrist --- PREMIUM FEATURES (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Focus Environments: Immersive visual themes — Zen Garden, Rainy Library, Retro Office • Concentration Sounds: 6 ambient soundscapes — Rain, Ocean Waves, Forest Rain, River, and more • Advanced Statistics: Weekly charts, streaks, and detailed session history • Alternative App Icons: Choose the look that fits your style • Timer Profiles: Pre-configured setups for Deep Work, Light Study, and Creative Flow • StandBy Themes: Match your nightstand aesthetic No subscription. Pay once, own it forever. --- BUILT FOR FOCUS NERDS Tomatoro tracks your sessions, breaks, and daily streaks so you always know how productive you've been. The app speaks English and Spanish — switch languages without leaving the app. Compatible with iPhone and Apple Watch. Requires iOS 16.6 or later.

Screenshots

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer4 screens
Tomatoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tomatoro at none against Pomodoro+ Focus Timer's shown. Tomatoro also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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+ Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tomatoro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer ships an update weekly, Tomatoro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pomodoro+ Focus Timer versus Tomatoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPomodoro+ Focus TimerTomatoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua & Company Inc.Rene Durazo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pomodoro+ Focus Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$49.99
4 purchases

Tomatoro

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Tomatoro Pro$4.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Pomodoro+ Focus Timer free?
Pomodoro+ Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tomatoro free?
Tomatoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pomodoro+ Focus Timer or Tomatoro have ads?
Pomodoro+ Focus Timer shows ads; Tomatoro does not.
Which is updated more often, Pomodoro+ Focus Timer or Tomatoro?
Pomodoro+ Focus Timer ships an update weekly, and Tomatoro fortnightly. Most recently, Pomodoro+ Focus Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tomatoro on October 31, 2026.

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